Why does the FDA not monitor 60 70 of the bottled water in stores?

FDA’s rules completely exempt 60-70 percent of the bottled water sold in the United States from the agency’s bottled water standards, because FDA says its rules do not apply to water packaged and sold within the same state.

Is bottled water treated with chemicals?

WASHINGTON (October 15, 2008) – Ten popular U.S. bottled water brands contain mixtures of 38 different pollutants, including bacteria, fertilizer, Tylenol and industrial chemicals, some at levels no better than tap water, according to laboratory tests recently conducted by Environmental Working Group (EWG).

Which is worse Dasani or Aquafina?

Although Aquafina scored higher than Dasani, it was actually the more polarizing choice; three people ranked Aquafina highest on their list, and one person ranked it lowest. Much like Dasani, nobody was able to identify Aquafina.

Why is bottled water bad?

Contaminated bottled water can harm your health, including causing gastrointestinal illness, reproductive problems, and neurological disorders. Infants, young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems may be more likely to get sick from some contaminants.

Are waterborne diseases a threat to our health?

Although we generally enjoy safe and healthy drinking and recreational water in the United States, waterborne diseases still pose a threat to our health and productivity. We interact with water in many ways during our day-to-day activities.

What is the evidence for a waterborne disease outbreak?

Environmental evidence implicating water as the source of infection (for example, water samples testing positive for germs) can strengthen evidence in a public health investigation, but the investigation must find an epidemiologic link between the illnesses and water for an event to be considered a waterborne disease outbreak.

What is Lifewater doing to prevent waterborne illnesses?

For these reasons, Lifewater’s programs focus on long-term prevention. This includes constructing safe water sources and teaching health practices, one house at a time, until the entire community has the resources and the knowledge to prevent waterborne illness.

What happens when water is contaminated with chemicals?

Water contaminated with germs, chemicals, or toxins can lead to waterborne illness if you drink it, breathe it in, or it touches your skin, eyes, ears, or other mucous membranes. A waterborne disease outbreak occurs when two or more people get the same illness from the same contaminated water.