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Bottled water has gone from
a convenience to an alternative
drinking-water system, with
about a third of Americans
choosing it over tap water
most or all of the time. Why?
More than 90% of those buying
bottled water cite “safety” and
“quality” as the reasons, but while
it’s true that it can indeed be
safe, this isn’t always the case. ▶
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HOW SAFE IS
BOTTLED WATER?
By Seth M. Siegel