They're really all same, same but different. Pick the one you like and can afford.
With all the radiation scares from Japan, what are some ways to ensure pure drinking water? Is buying bottled best?
Depends on what company you're comparing tap water to. But most bottled water companies use filtered water (the same as tap water). In most cases bottled water is not purer than tap water. Note that tap water is not the same everywhere, not are all brands of bottled water the same. But legal requirements for water purity are the same for tap water as for bottled water. In some cases, bottled water actually is tap water, that has simply been taken from the tap and put into bottles.
Bottled water is convenient, portable and often tastes better than tap water. Switching to a generic version saves you money. Although the water supply for nationally marketed products is a closely-held secret, it often comes from the same source as generic versions. The FDA sets the standards for all bottled water. You don�t have to be concerned about the quality or safety of generic brands. Enjoy the convenience and cost savings of generic bottled water.
Simply because it's unregulated !... Not ALL bottled water is from a pure source !
All brands like Aquafina from Pepsi, Pure Life from Nestle, Kinley from Coca Cola etc provide pure drinking water. But I prefer Pure Life as they use PET bottles, a fully recyclable and safe food packaging solution.
No, I give my dog bottled water all the time it doesn't hurt them or make them sick.
Because bottled water is a food item, like all other food items in your grocery cart, bottled water is sales tax exempt in the state of Washisngton!
All bottled water is not of the same quality, so one of the easiest ways to make sure you're getting the water you want is to install a faucet filter or purifier. One common brand which is inexpensive is Brita. At about $30 it is easy for most people to quickly recoup the cost vs continuing to buy bottled. Other brands are available, with costs ranging from $20-$300.
There are actually a lot of online resources. I would start with All About Water. There are interesting facts about water, information on bottled water treatment alternatives, and a report on the effects of bottled water on the environment. Read Take Back the Tap at Food & Water Watch. It discusses the environment and how bottled water my actually be less pure than your tap water.
tap water?
it depends whether bottled water has been in a fridge or not,if it has been hanging around in a bag all day then, no probably not. Generally tap water is colder.
Bottled water is more convenient and you can reuse the bottles. There are many different brands to choose from. You have to try some for taste.Another great thing about bottled water is that you can store water for emergencies and other unplanned events. There are also numerous forums and discussion boards out there which have a wealth of information on this topic.Bottled water is not especially good for you. It's "water" that is essential; we'd prefer to have the water relatively pure, without toxic chemicals or organisms, and bottled water generally provides that. However, there have been cases when the bottled water was contaminated at the source.