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The Truth About Bottled Water

Author: Kerri Stalton

Bottled water is advertised heavily and is often seen in the
tote bags of famous celebrities and athletes. As mainstream
culture becomes increasingly health conscious, people
continually turn to bottled water as convenient and stylish way
to stay hydrated while exercising. However, at a dollar or more
per gallon, the price of bottled water can really add up over
time especially if you are drinking it on a regular basis.
Bottled water costs roughly five hundred times per gallon the
amount that tap water does, which raises the question: is
bottled water really worth the price?

The answer, unfortunately, is less clear cut than the question.
Bottled water is vital in some situations, such as when you are
hiking in the wilderness or are traveling to an area where the
ground water is not safe for consumption. In these kinds of
scenarios, bottled water is literally priceless. Likewise,
bottled water is an important part of an emergency preparedness
kit, and experts across many fields agree that it is a good idea
to keep at least a few gallons of bottled water in your home and
workplace for safety purposes.

However, the vast majority of bottled water purchased and
consumed is for use outside of these situations. Many people
choose bottled water for health reasons, believing that it is
free from bacteria and other germs that linger in tap water, or
that bottled water is processed in such a way that potentially
dangerous chemicals can’t leak into the supply. However,
scientific studies suggest that most bottled water is roughly
equivalent to tap water in terms of germs and chemical makeup.

The major health benefit of bottled water is probably not due
to the characteristics of the water itself, but simply due to
the fact that having access to portable, refreshing bottled
water encourages people to hydrate themselves. Few Americans
make time to down the recommended eight glasses of water per
day, but with the rise of bottled water more people are
drinking more water more often, which spells good news for
everybody. If bottled water helps you to make hydrating a
regular part of your day, the benefits may very well outweigh
the financial costs. Staying hydrated is good for your health
because it allows your body to easily flush away toxins, and it
is good for your appearance. Drinking water helps you build
vibrant skin cells; grow stronger, firmer hair; and replenish
your muscles; leading to greater overall health. And if bottled
water makes hydration an easier part of your lifestyle, then
bottled water is worth its weight in gold.

About The Author: Kerri Stalton is a featured writer for
TryPureWater. To learn more about bottled water and water
filters, visit http://www.trypurewater.com/pure and

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