Bottled water is a calorie-free beverage readily available at convenience stores. The idea of bottling water developed along with increased fitness awareness in the late 20th century. Today, there are plenty of varieties available including carbonated and flavored brands.Food and Drug Administration: "Bottled Water: Better Than the Tap?" (2002)
Health and Environmental Issues
Controversy persists concerning the relative cleanliness of bottled water over tap water. Although most bottled water is clean, there have been several instances of bottles that contain bacterial or chemical contaminants.Reader's Digest: Bottled Water vs. Tap Water (February 2008)
Phthalates, a plastic softener used in the manufacturing of plastic products, are often used by bottled water distributors. These chemicals are endocrine disruptors that mimic or block hormones. The Natural Resources Defense Council has discovered that at least two bottled water groups are contaminated with phatlates.Reader's Digest: Bottled Water vs. Tap Water (February 2008) NRDC: Bottled Water Contaminents By Brand
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Tap water has more safety regulations and tests requiredFood & Water Watch: Bottled Water
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Thousands of times more expensive than tap waterFood & Water Watch: Bottled Water
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25% of bottled water comes from municipal water sourcesReader's Digest: Bottled Water vs. Tap Water (February 2008)
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