Is bottled water better?
While the EPA regulates water delivered by the public water systems, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates commercial bottled water. FDA standards are less stringent than the EPA standards. For bottled water, there are no requirements to inform consumers of the source of water or to report many of the contaminants detected in the water. While most commercially bottled water is safe and of high quality, one should not assume that just because it comes out of a bottle it is as healthy as the water from your tap.

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1. How much water does the average person use per day?
2. Do I need a water softener?
3. Where do I find information concerning lead in drinking water?
4. How do I know what material was used for my water service line?
5. Is bottled water better?
6. Where do I pay my water bill or make account changes?
7. What type of water treatment does the City provide?
8. Where does our water come from?