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If you have well water the white particles could be calcium/hardness build up. If you have city water , call your provider and get them out to test it.If you have well water , get it tested by a local water pump and filtration company.If it is hardness , you will need a water softener.To answer the question , it is not normally harmful,however, find out what it is , consult your physician , only a doctor can answer the question correctly.

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