The Bottled Water Industry And Water Standards
By Environmental Editor
Millions of people purchase bottled water every day because they believe it is safe water, or rather safer water, than the stuff that comes out of their taps ...
Have you ever shelled out a couple of dollars for a bottle of water? If you have, then you are not alone. Millions of people purchase bottled water every day because they believe it is safe water, or rather safer water, than the stuff that comes out of their taps. This may not be the truth and the bottled water industry doesn't want you to know. Some bottled waters are very pure but there are others that are probably no better than your tap water. Know the difference and understand why people buy bottled water.
Bottled water has become very popular but there is a new wave sweeping the world. Vitamin water has become the favored choice among most water drinkers. They believe that bottled water standards have improved to the point where it is now acceptable to add preservatives, flavorings and vitamins. They are willing to shell out two bucks just to have the extra advantage of getting some safe water with a dose of vitamins and calcium to kick start their day and ensure proper nutrition. The bottled water industry is well aware of this and is continuously introducing new brands.
Recently, it came to light that a bottled water company located in this country and other places was simply using tap water. This led to the spark of contention on whether or not bottled water was the right choice. It causes a landfill problem with the sheer amounts of plastic being thrown away and in reality, it is no better or worse than the water straight from your tap. People still buy it but at least they know the facts now.
The bottled water industry will continue to grow as more people become concerned over the safety of their source water. Even though the United States is one of the cleanest water basins in the world, many people do not want to take the risk and become sick from drinking tap water. But give it a chance and do some research. You will see that it may not be so bad. You will save money and be doing your part to keep plastic waste to a minimum.
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