Is the botteled drinking water safe to drink?

Answer 1

Most of us know that there is problem with some of our drinking water - sometimes it is the taste, other times it's the smell. But what ever it is, most of us don't believe that our drinking water is healthy. It's estimated 60% to 80% of all cancers are environmental in origin. Several studies have demonstrated the presence of chemical carcinogens in surface, ground water, and municipal treated drinking water.

However, often overlooked are the beneficial properties in drinking water that can help protect us from cancer - namely total dissolved solids (TDS), hardness, and pH. Drinking waterwith higher amounts of TDS and hardness results in lower Heart disease and cancer mortality rates. Fluoridation is a highly emotional and controversial issue in which it is difficult to separate fact from fiction. The bottom line: Is it effective? Is it safe? Fluoride toxicity has been linked to genetic damage in plants and animals, birth defects in humans, plus a series of allergic reactions ranging from fatigue, headaches, urinary tract irritations, diarrhea and many other problems. Dr. Dean Burk, former researcher with the National Cancer Institute, claims "one tenth of all cancer deaths in this country can be shown to be linked to fluoridation of public drinking water." Worldwide there is very little fluoridation. Countries that start usually end up stopping it.

His experiments clearly demonstrate that "the basic cause of atherosclerosis and heart attacks and most common forms of strokes is chlorine. The chlorine contained in drinking water."

Can chlorine be linked to cancer too? Chlorine combines with natural organic matter creating cancer-causing trihalomethanes (THMs). Research came from the most famous universities around the world,demonestrate that where ever the higher levels of THMs are there higher levels of cancer also. Proper water filtration systems can remove these carcinogens.

Bottled water is big business. Generally the bottled water tastes better in comparison the tap water. But is it "healthy water?" It depends on several factors. Is it hard? Is it moderately high in TDS (total dissolved solids)? Most bottled waters in the United States do not give the information you need to answer these questions. Most of the bottled waters are processec water using reverse osmosis, distillation, filtration or de-ionization. Frankly, you can do this yourself and save money.

Of the more than 700 brands of bottled water available in Asia, around 80% are processed water.

A"healthy water" should contains about 170 mg hardness and TDS around 300 mg. Another "healthy water" option is using an effective filter. Most states require 3rd party testing of water products; however, most people have difficulty understanding the results. One solution to consider is a whole-house filtration system for chemical removal, not mineral extraction. Point of use filters for bathing, showering, and drinking are also recommended.