About this episode
Trusted Sentry H2O Water Filtration Systems: https://sentryh2o.com/?aff=DSH Most people assume and confirm it’s safe. It’s clear. It tastes fine. It’s regulated. But what if everything you’ve been told about tap water is wrong? In this episode, we sit down with Nelson from Century H2O to unpack what’s really happening to water across the U.S.—from “dark water” in the Southwest to pharmaceutical runoff, microplastics, PFAS, heavy metals, and industrial water prioritization. 🎯 What You’ll Learn From This 👇 🚰 What “dark water” actually means 🏭 Why industrial demand is reshaping city water systems 🧪 What contaminants standard filters don’t remove 🧠 How water quality affects energy, skin, and hydration 👶 Why water matters even more for kids and families 🚿 How showers impact your health, not just drinking 🌍 Where U.S. water systems are headed next ⚠️ Why “regulated” doesn’t always mean “safe” ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 – What Is “Dark Water”? 2:30 – Why the Southwest Is Running Out of Clean Water 5:10 – Where Your Tap Water Actually Comes From 7:40 – Pharmaceuticals, Hormones & Microplastics 11:20 – Why Most Filters Only Fix Taste 14:10 – How Industrial Water Gets Priority 17:30 – Flint, Ohio & Real-World Water Crises 21:50 – Why Showers Matter as Much as Drinking 26:30 – Alkalinity, Oxygen & Hydration Explained 33:10 – The Long-Term Health Cost of Ignoring Water 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: sean@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: Nelson Mcllveen - https://www.instagram.com/sentryh2o/ 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔑 Keywords tap water safety, dark water explained, water filtration, PFAS in water, microplastics drinking water, water crisis USA, alkaline water, clean water health, industrial water usage, home water filtration, reverse osmosis myths, drinking water contaminants, water quality health, shower water absorption See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .