Bottled drinking water is pure, right? Not necessarily. Bottled water can be less pure than municipal tap water in some parts of the United States. In fact, bottled water can actually be municipal tap water. Two examples are Coca Colas Dasani brand and Pepsi Colas Aquafina brand.
Drinking Water: Which Is Best?
Water, if it is to be considered drinking water, must be consumable by humans without causing illness or disease. Drinking water must be potable, that is, it must be clean, or drinkable. All life forms on earth require drinking water. Humans, in particular, require at least 64 fluid ounces, or 8 cups, of drinking water each day for optimal health.
Bottled Drinking Water Pure Or Impure?
Some people think it is foolish to buy bottled drinking water, and ask, Why pay for water in bottles when you can get it from your kitchen faucet? Others prefer having choices in drinking water. They want to know what is going into their bodies, they say. To that, the faucet-water drinkers counter, Have you ever run tests on your faucet water and your bottled drinking water?