WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT......

BOTTLED WATER

- 50% of bottled water manufacturers get their water from the same sources as municipal water
  departments.
- Bottled water costs about 1,000 times more than tap water and most of that pays for the product
  packaging and advertising.
- It is unlawful for bottled water companies to make health claims for their products.
- Bottled water labels must include the manufacturer's name, address and the source of the water.
- Because bottled water is not required to be date stamped, its quality can deteriorate over time.
  Any bacteria in the water at the time of bottling can continue to grow.

HOME TREATMENT DEVICES

- There is no single cure-all filtration system or technique.
- Different water filters remove different substances from the water.
- The filter must match the problem to be effective.
- Home treatment devices are not regulated or tested by the federal government.