Bottled water is our go to choice whenever we step out.
In recent years, bottled water has been identified as a possible risk factor for Campylobacter infection - a common foodborne illness
And yet, many of us rely on bottled water for our hydration.
So why did we warn you against bottled water?
According to studies, the bacteria levels in bottled water were higher than those in tap water. Bacteria levels in some cases were much higher than those in tap water
Plastics used for bottling are manufactured using petroleum products and other chemicals. As a result, the plastic container of bottled water can degrade over time, causing plastic compounds to leak into the water depending on the production methods.
It takes 450 to 1000 years for plastic bottles to decompose
While some bottled water manufacturers are discontinuing the use of bottles containing BPA, this is not the case for all companies.
Warm water in a plastic bottle is more likely to contain carcinogenic compounds due to the reaction between the water and the plastic. Store warm water in glass bottles rather than plastic bottles
The BPA used in Type 7 plastic water bottles is proven to cause complications for pregnant women and their unborn children.
Exposure to chemicals that mimic hormones like oestrogen will result in early puberty. In addition, many studies show that low-quality bottled water can affect fertility
Despite the availability of recycling facilities, only one out of every seven discarded units ends up in a recycling facility. Typically, they are disposed of in landfills; however, some of them may end up on our planet as litter.