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...some substances may prove more difficult to manage in bottled than tap water. This is generally because bottled water is stored for longer periods and at higher temperatures than water distributed in piped distribution systems. Control of materials used in containers and closures for bottled waters is, therefore, of special concern...
Posted on May 26, 2009 at 09:42 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
May 3–9, 2009 is National Drinking Water Week. Each year, the American Water Works Association and an alliance of organizations, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), sponsor National Drinking Water Week to highlight the importance of tap water and the need to reinvest in our nation's drinking water infrastructure.
Posted on May 09, 2009 at 12:56 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have created a new website dedicated to the safety of our drinking water.
Topics discussed include:
From the site:
CDC Drinking Water Home Page: http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/index.html
Posted on May 09, 2009 at 12:52 PM in Bottled Water, Contaminants, Reports, Science, Water Quality | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
PlentyMag.com has a nice article touting the benefits of switching from bottled water back to filtered tap water. Also contains links to so good resources including the EPA's Safe Water site.
Posted on May 05, 2009 at 10:10 AM in Bottled Water, Reports, Science | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
From the New York Times article: Pressure Is on to Recycle Water Filters...
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/06/business/media/06filter.html?ref=mediaDrew McGowan, a Clorox spokesman, said the cost of a nationwide recycling program would be “absolutely astronomical, and there’s no way any one company can afford to do this.” Nonetheless, a test program may begin within the next year that will let people return the filters to retail stores, he said.
Posted on May 05, 2009 at 10:10 AM in Filtration, Green | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
A new study by the Environmental Working Group investigates serious contaminant levels in bottled water. Findings include Bottled water contains disinfection byproducts, fertilizer residue, and pain medication.
The resulting recommendations for consumers include:
Executive summary of the article:
http://www.ewg.org/reports/bottledwater
What consumers can do about the problem:
http://www.ewg.org/node/27012
Posted on May 05, 2009 at 10:10 AM in Bottled Water, Contaminants, Filtration, Reports, Science, Water Quality | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
A new posting at The Consumerist discusses a study looking at contaminants in brand name bottled water from major retailers.
Posted on May 05, 2009 at 10:09 AM in Bottled Water, Contaminants, Reports, Science, Water Quality | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
