Health Effects
18 documented health effects linked to drinking water contaminants. Sorted by number of associated substances.
Skin
Dermatological effects, skin irritation
321
substances
Cancer
Increased risk of cancer (any type)
138
substances
Liver Damage
Hepatotoxicity or liver disease
96
substances
Nervous System
Neurotoxicity, neurological effects
63
substances
Immune System
Immunotoxicity, immune suppression
53
substances
Kidney Damage
Nephrotoxicity or kidney disease
35
substances
Thyroid
Thyroid gland disruption
35
substances
Reproductive
Reproductive toxicity, fertility effects
32
substances
Endocrine Disruption
Hormone/endocrine system disruption
28
substances
Respiratory
Lung and respiratory system effects
8
substances
Cardiovascular
Heart and blood vessel effects
5
substances
Developmental
Developmental effects, birth defects
2
substances
Adrenal
Adrenal gland effects
0
substances
Blood
Hematological effects, anemia
0
substances
Bone
Skeletal effects, bone disease
0
substances
Eye
Ocular effects, eye irritation
0
substances
Gastrointestinal
Stomach and intestinal effects
0
substances
Genotoxicity
DNA damage, mutagenicity
0
substances