Water-borne Diseases (WBD): Diseases which arise from the contamination of water by human or animal faeces or urine infected by pathogenic viruses or bacteria, and which is directly transmitted when the water is drunk or used in the preparation of food. 

Amebiasis - a protozoan (cyst-like appearance); found in sewage, non-treated drinking water, flies in water supply; […]

An estimated 60 to 70 percent of the bottled water sold in the United States is sold in ” intrastate commerce” (i.e., it is bottled and sold in the same state). For example, the large delivered 5-gallon bottles that are put in office or home water coolers are often intrastate waters, as are many of the […]

GAPING HOLES IN GOVERNMENT BOTTLED WATER REGULATION
FDA Rules for Bottled Water Are Generally Less Strict than Tap Water Rules
Water bottled and sold in a single state — the majority of bottled water sold in the United States — is not covered by FDA rules, according to FDA.
FDA’s definition of “bottled water” covered by its standards […]

If you think the water you are drinking is safe — think again!
According to one environmental study group, U.S. Drinking water contains more than 2,100 toxic chemicals that can cause cancer, yet the EPA has established enforceable safety standards for only 87. Many of these chemicals are potentially harmful and can cause you and your […]

When traveling overseas, inadequate sanitation and contaminated water are the leading cause of illness in travelers. To protect yourself, consider your drinking water carefully, and don’t overlook the “hidden” water you use to wash foods, brush teeth, ice, etc.
The easiest method to alleviate these worries while traveling is to use a portable filter. They are […]

If you are served by a community water system, by July of each year you should receive a consumer confidence reporting on water quality. These reports are designed to show you how safe and what problems may have occurred in the previous year. These reports are usually mailed to homeowners or posted on building bulletin […]

According to the EPA, “as development in modern society increases, there are growing number of activities that can contaminate our drink water supply.” Having a Filtered Water Bottle available wherever you are is a perfect way to ensure that the water you drink is clean and safe. Today, even bottled water is being looked at […]