The Purpose of Water Treatment Systems
By John Collins
There is great concern regarding the purity and safety of some of the world’s major water supplies. Contamination can occur from industrial wastes, chemicals in the pipes, as well as by organic waste from humans and animals. Bottled water has become extremely popular due to its portability and convenience. It is also purported to be purer than tap water and considered healthy.
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Recent research and claims have raised concerns that bottled water may be no more beneficial than plain tap water. Since bottled water is not regulated, it may contain some of the contaminants that consumers are trying to avoid by not drinking tap water.