Is bottled drinking water safer than tap water?

Not necessarily. Like tap water, the safety of bottled water depends on where it comes from and how it is treated. Tap water is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and subject to stringent standards. Bottled water is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and held to different standards. If you are using bottled water for health purposes, you should research the product to make sure that it is providing the benefits you are looking for.

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1. Is there fluoride in our water?
2. Is there lead in my drinking water?
3. Who do I call if I have an emergency?
4. Why does the City add fluoride to my drinking water?
5. Is bottled drinking water safer than tap water?
6. Why does my water taste or smell like chlorine?
7. Do I need a water treatment or water filtration device?
8. What is the normal water pressure in the City?