Is Your Tap Water Making You Sick? The Shocking Truth About Contaminants | Helen Christoni

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, I am joined by Helen Christoni of AquaTru and Ideal Living to uncover the real truth about what’s coming out of your tap. We dive into the shocking presence of microplastics, forever chemicals, and fluoride in the U.S. water supply, why boiling doesn’t make water safer, and how water may be contributing to rising rates of fertility issues, bone disease, and cognitive decline. Helen walks us through the best water filtration options, how to check your own zip code’s contamination levels, and why purified water is one of the most overlooked keys to health and detox. If you’ve never questioned what’s really in your water, this episode may change the way you hydrate and protect your health!

Helen Christoni is a wellness entrepreneur and brand builder with a deep passion for helping people live healthier, more purposeful lives. With over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness space, Helen has helped scale category-defining brands through education, innovation, and authentic partnerships.

She currently serves as SVP at AirDoctor & AquaTru by Ideal Living. Helen pioneered the company’s expert social programs, helping bring science-backed air and water purification into millions of homes. Her work sits at the intersection of wellness, impact, and community — empowering both brands and people to thrive.

Outside of her corporate role, Helen is an ultramarathoner and passionate advocate for women’s health and mental wellness. She personally raises awareness around clean living, brain health, and the power of resilience — inspiring others to lead with intention, even through life’s hardest seasons.

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A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

•  Helen’s personal health journey and how it led her to the world of clean water advocacy.
• Why “clean water” doesn’t always mean healthy or contaminant-free.
• The invisible journey water takes - from treatment plants to your tap - and how that introduces toxins.
• Why the EWG Tap Water Database is a powerful tool to uncover what’s really in your water.
• The dangers of forever chemicals, fluoride, microplastics, and pharmaceutical residues in U.S. tap water.
• Why boiling water doesn't remove contaminants, and may even concentrate them.
• How common filtration systems differ: from pitcher filters to reverse osmosis systems.
• The importance of NSF-certified filters and what to look for when shopping for a purifier.
• Why shower and bath water also matter - your skin absorbs more than you think.
• Small, simple swaps to reduce everyday exposure to toxins in the home.

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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole