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When buying bottled water, you often have difficulty choosing the product. This is especially true when you are unsure of what the marketing term means on the bottle. Many bottled water companies advertise their products as natural, healthy, or superior to tap water. However, you should spend some time researching the types of bottled water in the market. Some basic information will help you choose the best bottled water brand for you.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Buy bottled water

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   Buy natural bottled water. Companies produce many lines of bottled water. However, you should buy one that comes from a natural water source, such as groundwater or well water. You can choose from the following:
   • Water wells. This type of water is taken from a filter well with sand or stone. The filter layer plays an important role in the natural filtration layer for groundwater sources.
   • Mineral water. This type of water contains up to 1 mg of dissolved chemicals per liter of water. Chemical substances include minerals and trace elements. The product does not contain any added minerals or other elements. Some common minerals found include: calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
   • Groundwater. This type of water comes from natural underground flow. The product should only be drawn from groundwater or tap water directly connected to groundwater.
   • Soda water. This type of water contains natural CO2 gas. After treatment, companies can add CO2 to the natural CO2 component.

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   Avoid buying bottled water from municipal water systems. Some companies sell "tap water" or get it from a water utility company. If you need natural water or a well, you should not purchase tap water.
   • In the United States, purified water must meet the standards of the US Pharmacopeia. Before bottling and being marketed, water must be distilled, reverse osmosis, or deionization. However, this type of water is usually sourced from a water utility company and is similar to tap water.
   • The product is labeled "Distilled water," or, "Purified drinking water."
   • Although bottled purified water has passed the same filtration process as other types of water, it is not natural groundwater or well water.

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   Read bottle labels. When looking at the bottom or body of the bottle, you will see the symbol for the type of plastic to use. Many bottled water products use PET plastic. This plastic is common in plastic packaging and is recognized as safe by the FDA.
   • Recently, plastic packaging products containing Bisphenol A (BPA) have been closely monitored. Like PET plastic bottles, bottles made from BPA are also labeled BPA. However, the FDA has reviewed many studies and confirmed that BPA is safe for consumers.

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   Estimate a bottled water budget. Some product lines have quite high prices, especially the one-of-a-kind bottled water or are confirmed to be well water.
   • When planning to buy bottled water, you should determine the number of bottles for daily use or a drinking plan. This helps you plan the exact amount of bottled water to buy per week.
   • You can buy bottled water in bulk to save money. Many stores offer a discount when you buy in bulk.
   • You should also consider installing a bottled water supply system at home. Some companies sell large buckets and measuring equipment for you to use home bottled water.

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   Store bottled water properly. Bottled water, like food and drink, should be properly stored to maintain product quality and safety.
   • Avoid exposing bottled water to sunlight and heat. You should store it in a cool, dark place.
   • Bottled water when stored in a cool, dark place has no expiration date.
   • Pay attention to how to transport or store the product. It is recommended that you rinse the lid or the top of the bottle clean, especially if there is no protective film. The lid and mouth of the bottle can become contaminated or contaminated with harmful chemicals during transport.
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Part 2 of 2: Choosing other water sources

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   Buy water purification equipment at home. A home water filtration system can save long-term costs and reduce the amount of plastic bottles in the garbage. There are two types of water purification systems: indoor systems (which treat all the water that goes into the house and usually cost a high price) and a fixed one point system (treat water per use, just like the top shower or faucet). Many people choose to have single-point fixtures because they are cheaper.This category includes:
   • Separate drinking water bottle with filter. This type is suitable for people who do not regularly use purified water.
   • The water tank comes with a filter and filters the water as it flows through the filter.
   • Water purifiers installed directly into the sink. However, the tap is usually not compatible with this device.
   • Refrigerator / freezer filters. These are often attached to home appliances and make pure water and make ice from pure water.

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   Buy a non-BPA bottle that can be reused. If you want to use tap water or have a purifier, you should consider buying a bottle that can be reused to protect the environment.
   • Using reusable water bottles can help cut down on waste and unused plastic bottles.

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   Drink tap water to boil. Although boiled tap water tastes different from bottled water, it's healthy and cheaper than bottled water. Well-boiled tap water can be used. If you want more assurance, you can buy more filters to make the water more pure.
   • Tap water is always tested and tested for bacteria and chemicals more frequently than bottled water. In addition, the water source is always disinfected before being supplied to the user.
   • About a quarter of bottled water is actually tap water (so be sure to read and understand the label and marketing terms).
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Advice

• If you can't afford bottled water or can't find the right product line, you can use a water purifier.
• Some bottled water companies often provide false information about the origin of water on labels or in advertisements. You need to get information from reputable sources.
• Bottled water can be quite expensive, even if you buy a low-cost option. Note calculate monthly charges for drinking water and stick to this plan.
• Beware of promotional phrases such as "natural glacier water" or "pure groundwater." This information is basically purified tap water.