While tap water is regulated by the EPA, bottled water is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “The FDA hardly has any regulations at all for bottled water,” Kauffman says.

“When it comes to bottled water there’s no evidence that it’s any cleaner than our processed tap water,” says Dr Lloyd. “I would certainly be concerned about drinking water that comes in ...

Millions of Americans buy bottled water due to concerns about chemicals in tap water - but they could actually be harming their health. According to the International Bottled Water Association ...

Some bottled waters, however, differ from tap water merely by being distributed in bottles rather than through pipes, according to a report commissioned by Switzerland-based World Wildlife Fund ...

One in 20 Americans gets most of their hydration from bottled water, and only 10% drink exclusively tap water — but experts are warning that it’s time to rethink our drinking habits.

Bottled Water Vs. Tap Water New Legislation (AB83 and SB 50) is being introduced in California that would subject bottled water to the same rules applied to tap water.

Bottled water is subject to Food and Drug Administration rules, which are far less stringent. For example, tap water by law requires disinfection.

(“ Forest Service orders Arrowhead bottled water company to shut down California pipeline,” Aug. 7) Tap water is perfectly safe and healthy.

Recommending tap water consumption could help address health and environmental concerns related to bottled water, according to a commentary published in BMJ Global Health.Approximately 1 million ...

Bottled water often undergoes some kind of filtering before being sold, so it can be a good idea if you know your tap water is contaminated, at least until you have addressed the problem through ...