IS BOTTLE WATER SAFE?

Many have switched to bottled water under the false assumption that its purity is assured to be better than tap.  The truth is that bottled water is not regulated to the same standards as tap water. 

Government studies indicate that an estimated 25 percent or more of bottled water is really just tap water in a bottle -- sometimes further treated, sometimes not.

Some plastics used in bottles have been shown to contain cancer causing chemicals.

Billions of gallons of oil are required to produced the plastic bottles, and the vast majority are not recycled.

The challenge for the consumer is determining what is in these expensive bottles and are they really worth the price.

A four year study conducted by the National Resource Defense Council (NRDC) found that government bottled water regulations have serious deficiencies and it should not automatically be assumed that bottled water does not contain contaminants.