10 Reasons why you should ask yourself, “Is bottled water really safer to drink than the tap water provided by your local utility?” Is confirmed E. Coli & Fecal Coli-form banned? Bottled, Carbonated or Seltzer Water – NO Your local utility provided tap Water – YES!   How often is Bacteria tested for? Bottled, Carbonated or Seltzer Water – Once per week Your local utility provided tap Water – Hundreds per Month!   Must filter to remove Pathogens or have strictly protected source? Bottled, Carbonated or Seltzer Water – NO Your local utility provided tap Water – YES!   Must treat for Cryptosporidium Giardia Viruses? Bottled, Carbonated or Seltzer Water – NO Your local utility provided tap Water – YES!   Must test for most Synthetic Organic Chemicals? Bottled, Carbonated or Seltzer Water – Once per year Your local utility provided tap Water – Once per quarter!   Operator(s) must be trained and certified? Bottled, Carbonated or Seltzer Water – NO Your local utility provided tap Water – YES!   Must test for and meet standards concerning Asbestos & Phthalate? Bottled, Carbonated or Seltzer Water – NO Your local utility provided tap Water – YES!   Must use Certified Labs to perform testing? Bottled, Carbonated or Seltzer Water – NO Your local utility provided tap Water – YES!   Must Report Violations to State and Federal Agencies? Bottled, Carbonated or Seltzer Water – NO Your local utility provided tap Water – YES!   Consumer(s) have a Right to Know Policy regarding possible Contaminations? Bottled, Carbonated or Seltzer Water – NO Your local utility provided tap Water – YES!

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