Tap Water vs Bottled Water

Bottled Water is very fashionable now. There are many ahealth benefits of drinking water. There's no doubt about it -- water is essential to health and even survival. There is a debate going on in modern society regarding water, and that is tap water vs. bottled water. Which is healthier? Many people would immediately say bottled water is best but is that really true? Is bottled water best or are people being influenced by good advertising and fancy bottles? Most of the time, there are no clear benefits to be had in choosing bottled water over water from your tap.

Some think there are harmful contaminants in their tap water and therefore drink bottled water instead. However, whether this is true or not remains to be seen. According to ABC News, the widely renowned news program 20/20 did a study where they compared five brands of bottled water to a sample taken from a water fountain in New York City. The water was tested for dangerous contaminants that may cause illness, such as e.coli. The scientists found no discernable difference between the bottled water brands and the tap water when it came to safety.

If you are concerned about the safety of your municipal water supply, you should be able to request a copy of the water safety report from your local government building. You may have heard on commercials for water filtration devices that tap water contains lead. If you find from your own research that your tap water does contain elements that you don't want to consume, using a water filter is an option you may want to consider before shelling out even more money for bottled water. Another reason you may want to choose filtered water over bottled is to reduce pollution to the environment from plastic bottles.

It could be said that tap water vs. bottled water would be called a draw, at least when it comes to which is more healthy. It seems both tap and bottled water are both free from dangerous bacteria. However you may prefer the taste of bottled water. If you get your water from a rural well, you may choose bottled water because the water from your tap is not monitored by the city and you find bottled water is cleaner. If you live in an urban or suburban area you may decide to go for tap water or filtered tap water carried in a reusable container instead of buying lots of bottled water. It's simply a matter of personal preference.





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Bottled Water News:
Firm launches bottled water - from the same source as taps - Daily Mail

Daily Mail

Firm launches bottled water - from the same source as taps
Daily Mail, UK - Aug 23, 2008
But now a firm which makes millions from selling tap water has started marketing bottled mineral water EUR from the same underground source. .
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Russia sees Georgia outcome as proof of its dominance, analysts say - Los Angeles Times
MOSCOW -- In this historic hub of expansion and empire, Russia's military victory over U.S.-backed Georgia was cheered as evidence that Moscow has regained its global dominance -- and proof that the rest of the world can't risk standing in its way ...


Indro is a refillable water bottle with a blue wired cap - FoodBev.com

FoodBev.com

Indro is a refillable water bottle with a blue wired cap
FoodBev.com, UK - 9 hours ago
Amidst recent environmental arguments surrounding bottled water, comes a new product idea from John Artis that is both environmentally sound and presents an .
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U.S. Warship Arrives in Georgian Port With Aid - Digital Chosunilbo
US sailors unload humanitarian boxes on the deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul anchored in the harbor of Batumi, western Georgia, Sunday, 24 Aug. 2008 A U.S. ship carrying humanitarian aid has arrived in Georgia's Black Sea port of ...

Al Ain Mineral Water launches Water+ with added calcium and . - Al-Bawaba

Al Ain Mineral Water launches Water+ with added calcium and .
Al-Bawaba, Jordan - 13 hours ago
Since its establishment in 1990, Al Ain Mineral Water has provided a consistent, healthy bottled water product which conforms to the strict Abu Dhabi Food .
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In defence of bottled water - Globe and Mail

In defence of bottled water
Globe and Mail, Canada - Aug 22, 2008
You reported that London's decision to prohibit the sale of bottled water in city facilities was linked to the residential recycling of water bottles .
Ontario should consider deposit bylaw Chatham Daily News
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Wasting tax dollars on bottled water (St. Catharines Standard)
Niagara Region residents pay a lot of money to ensure they have clean, drinkable tap water. In fact, they are paying $39.4 million this year for the provision of safe drinking water. So why should they pay for bottled water on top of that? St. Catharines [.]..


Firm launches bottled water - from the same source as taps (Daily Mail: World News)
For years, utility companies have told us that we are wasting our money buying mineral water...


City to eye bottled-water ban (Winnipeg Free Press)
If Harvey Smith has his way, Winnipeggers soon won't be able to buy bottled water at any city-run facility such as the Pan Am Pool, the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex on Sargent Avenue or any city community centre. Even Partners Delicatessen on the city hall courtyard, which feeds many city workers, would lose the bottled water in its refrigerators...


Wars and Interventions - Chicago Tribune
RSS feeds allow Web site content to be gathered via feed reader software. Click the subscribe link to obtain the feed URL for this page. The feed will update when new content appears on this page. ABOARD THE USS MCFAUL-- A U.S. Navy destroyer loaded ...


Bottled Water Impacts The Environment
1.5 million tons of plastic are used to manufacture bottled water every year. It also takes in excess of 25 times the amount of water to make each plastic bottle than the bottle contains. 300 million gallons of bottled water are ...


London bans bottled water (Environmental Data Interactive Exchange)
Bottled water will be a thing of the past in one city's council buildings after a ban on its sale was agreed by city chiefs...




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