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Packaged water is typically marketed as being cleaner and safer to drink thantap water.
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This is in part because of the different regulatory systems that are in place.
In fact, the bottled water industry is largely self-policing.
That’s why you must know about the five secret dangers of bottled water.
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And for more mistakes you’re making when hydrating there are always these16 Ways You’re Drinking Water Wrong.
It may contain arsenic
Consumer Reportsconducted arecent test of 45 bottled water brands.
More specifically, Starkey Spring Water had three times the amount of arsenic than any other brand tested.
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The brands that were impacted included 7-Eleven, Niagara, ShopRite, and more.
The fungus was especially prolific during the warmer months, particularly May and June.
Bromate, a suspected human carcinogen is also occasionally found in bottled water.
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Unfortunately, contamination isn’t limited to bottled water.
Read more about it inThe Scary Hidden Ingredient In Protein Powder you better Know About.
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