Bottled Water Contain Contaminants Too!
Just when you thought that bottled water would free you from potential health risks when drinking tap water, studies show that they likewise contain some alarming bacteria that may be inherited from the water origins or from the plastic bottle that they use.
The study’s lab tests on 10 brands of bottled water detected 38 chemicals including bacteria, caffeine, the pain reliever acetaminophen, fertilizer, solvents, plastic-making chemicals and the radioactive element strontium. Though some probably came from tap water that some companies use for their bottled water, other contaminants probably leached from plastic bottles, the researchers said.
So knowing how vital bottled water is and why the price tag for consuming them has been apparently set, it would be best to check out which brands have truly passed health and safety standards. You never know when ordinary tap water may just be safer than spending for bottled water these days.
(Source) Yahoo Green
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