Groundwater has the potential risk of being contaminated by numerous sources. Power plants, landfills, hazardous waste locations and agricultural farms all have the potential of emitting impurities into the ground, which can eventually end up in the water supply.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the contaminants in public water systems, unlike bottled water which is a packaged good and is regulated by the FDA. Although both the EPA and FDA have similar quality standards, FDA standards are looser in terms of how often bottled water needs to be tested and they do not require companies to share their test results with consumers.
According to the EWG report, 4 contaminants above health guidelines were found in WASD water, all of which are below the legal limit set by the EPA. They are Chromium 6, Perfluorinated chemicals (PFC), Radiological contaminants and Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs). Reducing these will reduce possible long-term health risks. Moreover, according to water research by OrbMedia microplastics were found in 94% of all tap water in the United States.
Aqua Panna, Dasani, Evian, Fiji, Mountain Valley, Pure Life, Saratoga, Smartwater, and Voss are some of the most popular bottled waters. But don’t be fooled, the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) concluded that an estimated 25 percent or more of bottled water is just filtered water from public supplies, at a premium price.
Not only is bottled water a waste of money, it also contributes to the general pollution of our planet.
If you don’t want to risk your plastic bottle ending up in a landfill or in the ocean, carry a reusable water bottle with you. If you must buy a water bottle, make sure that you place the cap back on, and that you dispose of it in a “Recycle” can.
Perhaps its time to take a look at other options to protect the water supply coming into your home and what you drink every day?
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