Tap Water and Bottled Water are not equal, and neither are the regulations that should make us safe when drinking! If you think bottled water if safe, you may want to think again. 
The first difference in regulation is weaker chemical-contaminant testing requirements for bottled water.

Under EPA rules, a city must test its tap water for […]

An article in the Chicago Sun Times in April did a great job helping us get the word out about how bottled water is made, how it hurts the environment, and how recycling these bottles is a massive waste of energy. Click here to read the article. However, while I hate to poke holes in people’s work; it’s […]

There are all kinds of dangers lurking in the water and a Great White Shark is the least of the traveler’s worries. Montezuma’s Revenge, the popular name for the effect that microbes in the local water supply can have on travelers, ruins an estimated 40% of overseas vacations. Don’t let it ruin yours!
1. All food […]

While it is true that boiled water is biologically pure water, it should not be relied upon as the sole source of drinking water. Once again, the problem is availability. Most travelers do not have a stove and pan at the ready when they need water, and it is never wise to be dependent on […]

In areas where viral contamination is a risk a good water filter bottle used in conjunction with chlorine tablets will render your water safe to drink. There is no need to wait 30 minutes once the tablets are dissolved, since the filtration process removes the larger, hard-shelled creatures such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Unfortunately, no water treatment […]

Those of your looking for the Brita Fill & Go water filter bottle are out of luck. Brita no longer makes this product. The bottle had a carbon-based water filter attached to the cap inside the bottle. As you drink, the filter removes chlorine and taste and odor problems from the water. The product is […]

You may be thinking what are the chances of your own water being contaminated by Arsenic? The answer is the chances are pretty high according to data provided to the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The EPA compiled the data containing arsenic levels from 25 states. After the NRDC analyzed this data, the estimates […]

A portable water purifier that has the ability to absorb and remove lead from drinking water is a must according to the EPA. The EPA warns “Lead is commonly used in household plumbing materials and water service lines.” They go on to say that lead in drinking water can cause adverse health effects, especially in […]

Water Bottles with filters allow you to squeeze and filter any type of water instantly as you drink. These water filter bottles are simply filled up with water from the tap, lakes, ponds, or any other water source. You then attach the filter cap back onto the bottle and start drinking. There is no waiting […]

Since 2000, the bottled water industry has grown into a $10 Billion industry. Today, there are finally sings of the industry slowing down. The EPA has released numerous reports about the health and safety of bottled water and consumers are finally becoming more educated about different types of water.
Tap water, while inexpensive, contains many dangerous […]