‘$50’: Doctor says a 10-minute shower is like ‘drinking 8 glasses of chlorine.’ Here’s what you can do about it
Ljeonida Mulabazi, DailyDot.com
February 22, 2025
A chiropractor on Instagram claims that taking a 10-minute shower is the same as drinking eight glasses of chlorinated water.
Daniel Pompa (@drpompahealth) posted a video warning his audience about chlorine exposure, stating that it’s not just in the water people drink but also in the water they bathe in.
His reel, which has racked up over 587,000 views, claims that showering can expose the body to even higher levels of chlorine than drinking tap water.
His claim about chlorine exposure
Pompa starts his video with a bold statement:
“Did you know showering for just 10 minutes is like drinking eight glasses of chlorinated water?”
He explains that the skin absorbs chlorine during showers and suggests that inhaling steam from chlorinated water could be harmful.
He then offers a solution. “You can buy a $50 carbon filtration which drops the levels dramatically. Better yet, get whole house filtration.”