Study Shows Nearly 64% of Bottled Water in America
Popularity vs. Reality
Bottled water is booming in the U.S., with many believing it is “cleaner and healthier than tap water.”
Yet about 64% comes from municipal sources—the same tap water that homes receive.
Some brands purify it further, while others “make minimal changes before selling it at a high markup.”
Safety Concerns
Some brands, like Sam’s Choice and Acadia, have contained pollutants exceeding safety limits, undermining trust.
Others, such as Nestlé Pure Life and Gerber Pure, are praised for disclosing sources and methods like “reverse osmosis and distillation.”
Ironically, tap water is often held to stricter standards than bottled water.
Contaminants
Studies show bottled water can contain “arsenic, bacteria, and microplastics,”
potentially from packaging. Scientists worry about the unknown long-term effects of microplastic ingestion.
Environmental Impact
Plastic bottles use fossil fuels and often end up in landfills or oceans.
Tap water with reusable containers is safer, cheaper, and greener.
