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IS BOTTLED WATER

A GOOD OPTION?

Bottled water may seem like a good option because it is portable
and it is available almost everywhere, from grocery stores to vending

machines or concession stands in work places or recreational areas.

However, bottled water has several issues

for you and for the environment.

ISSUES FOR YOU

1 Its quality depends on the 2 Research has shown that
bottling company and the some plastic products like
local government regulations. single-use water bottles can
release chemicals such as
BPA (Bisphenol-A) into the
beverages they contain. The
BPA impact of those chemicals on
health is unknown. 3

3 It can be an inconvenience, 4 It is expensive compared
requiring frequent trips to to tap water.
points of sale and taking up
storage space in the house.

See what bottled water
does to the environment.

3. Brent A. Bauer, M.D. What is BPA, and what are the concerns about BPA? https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/bpa/faq-
20058331. Accessed online February 2019.
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