1. Water in a Bottle Is it better for you?

2. Bottled Water Purified or filtered tap water Bottled water is not tested to pollutants as often as public water It is regulated by the FDA like food The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC4) 4-year study on the bottled water industry answers some FAQ

3. FAQ on Bottled Water 1.Isn’t bottled water safer than tap water? - No (unless your tap water is unfit or you do not have access to potable water) - 25% of bottled water is just tap water in a bottle, sometimes further treated, but not always

4. 2. How can I find out where my bottled water comes from? - it’s not always easy, if the label says from municipal or community water supply, it’s tap water- otherwise check with the company

5. Aquafina (Pepsi) is processed municipal water Dasani (Coke) is processed municipal water with added minerals

6. There aren’t any clear federal guidelines to the testing and treatment of bottled water Regulations vary from state to state FDA’s Standard of Identity – bottled water, must adhere to the following definitions

7. Artesian water – bottled water from a confined aquifer Drinking water- bottled water sold for human consumption, made under sanitary conditions Purified Drinking Water – tap water that has gone through further treatments and added chlorination

8. Mineral Water – bottled water that contains 250 ppm total dissolved minerals – helpful for digestion problems Spring Water – comes from a naturally occurring spring that is pumped to the surface – goes through treatment for pathogens

9. Sparkling Water – added carbon dioxide and are classified as soft drinks Carbonated Water – natural carbonation from a ground source – helps with digestions but contains a lot of sodium Distilled Water – completely purified, no minerals so good for appliances – not for human consumption