The health halo surrounding bottled water is starting to burst. Bottled water first became popular in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s, with many brands aligning themselves with health and ...

A new study published in BMJ Global Health suggests that drinking tap water might be "healthier" than bottled water. The authors note that "misunderstandings about the safety and potential risks of ...

Contrary to the popular perception, tap water in the US is safer than the bottled water available in the country. Despite health regulations around tap water that makes it safer and research studies ...

May 3 -- Bottled water is the world's fastest growing beverage, but consumers would be better served by simply turning on the tap, asserts an environmental group. Bottlers of water generally ...

Think tap water is dirty, unsafe, or just plain gross? You’re not alone. A lot of people assume bottled water is the only way to get clean drinking water, but that’s not necessarily true. In reality, ...

Many people assume bottled water is the safest choice, but a 2025 study suggests that trust may be misplaced. Testing found that bottled water was most likely to contain coliform bacteria, with fewer ...

Tap water, paired with a reusable bottle, avoids these issues and becomes a more sustainable choice almost immediately. This simple switch also reduces long-term costs, which can add up quickly for ...

Lawmakers question purity, safety standards for bottled water. July 8, 2009— -- They proffer claims of being "essential," "pure," and "crystal-fresh," but are bottled waters anything more than ...

When it comes to budgeting, you can’t get much worse than bottled water. If your home is connected to “city water,” then each sip you take from the plastic Flask-o-Fluid bought at Walmart costs ...