Bottled water typically contains less fluoride than municipal tap water, but there’s no consistent difference between brands in terms of the levels of other pollutants like arsenic or lead.
Some studies have found that the average level of contaminants in Hawaii bottled wateris higher than in tap water, while others have not. Here are four reasons why you should consider doing so:
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1) Water bottled from your home doesn’t require any transportation–meaning it doesn’t contribute to climate change in any way.
2) Bottled water is regulated by the government and meets all the same safety standards as municipal water supplies. This means that it’s free from contaminants and harmful chemicals.
There are a number of health benefits to drinking water bottled from your home, including:
1. You can control the quality of the water.
2. It's less expensive than buying bottled water from the store.
3. You can avoid potential environmental toxins in municipal tap water.
4. You can reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals and pollutants in municipal tap water.
You can minimize your intake of bottled water by using tap water to bottle your own. Here's how much water each day you'll need: To fill 1 liter of plastic bottles with fresh tap water:
– Fill a large pot with fresh cold tap water and place it on the stovetop on medium heat.
– Bring the pot to a boil before quickly turning off the heat and filling eight 1-liter plastic bottles.
– Allow the bottles to cool slightly before storing them in your fridge or freezer.