Debates rage as to whether bottled water is better/safer than tap water, the same as tap water or worse than tap water. We certainly know that bottled water is much worse for the environment. But even if bottled water is better than tap water the fact remains that most every bottled water is acidic and oxidizing which has a negative effect on one’s health.
Water is the key to life but all water is NOT created equal. Although tap water is not as acidic it has many of its own issues (see information below). Tap water is more neutral because municipalities put LYE in it not to protect you from acidic water, but to prevent their water mains from rusting. However once you pass it through a filter it turns acidic in nature just like bottled water, and if you don’t filter it you are subjecting yourself to a host of chemicals and toxins.
Kangen water is the only healthy water. To understand why, be sure to watch our product demonstration video (click here to view) which will have you understanding the difference between bottled waters, tap and Kangen water. You will never look at water the same way again.
The environmental cost of massive consumption of bottled water has led some U.S. and Canadian local governments to consider banning its sale. While this seems an extreme response, the scientific concerns are well-founded, and the facts may surprise you.
“In summary, the manufacture and transport of that one kilogram bottle of Fiji [brand] water consumed…”
Source:http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/02/pablo_calculate.php
Dr. Michael Warhurst, Friends of the Earth’s senior waste campaigner, said:
“It is another product we do not need. Bottled water companies are wasting resources and exacerbating climate change. Transport is the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions, and transporting water adds to that. We could help reduce these damaging effects if we all simply drank water straight from the tap.”
Source: http://news.independent.co.uk/environment/article344959.ece
“In the United States, bottled water costs between $0.25 and $2 per bottle while tap water costs less than a penny. According to Bottledwaterblues.com, about 90% of manufacturer’s costs is from making the bottle, label, and cap.”
Environmental criticisms of bottled water at Wiki
Key environmental issues with bottled water, [says environmentalist David Suzuki] are waste and uncertainty over the long-term health effects created by plastic.
“Buying bottled water is wrong, says Suzuki” – CBC Report
There are many reasons tap water is not a good choice for drinking. There is a long list of known toxins in tap water, many of which are “supposedly” at safe levels according to the EPA, but who would want ANY amount of level of a known carcinogen in their water, even if it was a small amount? This list of chemicals in tap water includes chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals, radioactivity, herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, a long list of over the counter and pharmaceutical drugs, preservatives, stimulants, hormones, detergents, solvents, paints, industrial waste products, sewage, disinfectants and much much more. Let’s start with Chlorine and Fluoride
Cancer and other diseases have skyrocketed while billions are being poured into research and a record amount of people are consuming drugs and pharmaceuticals? DRUGS ARE NOT THE ANSWER!
Chlorine was supposed to make our water safer and free of bugs. It is true that it does kill much of the bacteria , but it kills us too! Chlorine gas is so toxic that it was used in the war to burn up the lungs of our enemy. Chlorine also combines with many organic compounds to create chemicals such as PCB’s, chloroform, chloramines, DDT and Dioxin . Another side note is that many of these chlorinated compounds like DDT can mimic certain hormones in your body (DDT mimics estrogen) and this can create a tremendous hormonal imbalance. DDT is called a pseudo-estrogen and it worsens PMS and menopause.
Chlorine also mimics Iodine (because it is in the same family as Iodine on the periodic table) and creates thyroid problems. Chlorine also has been shown to combine with fat and cholesterol to produce arterial plaques and hardening of the arteries. Finally Chlorine is one of the most potent free radicals and free radicals have been theorized as the root cause of ALL diseases. Now the chlorine and the chlorinated compounds found in tap water alone should be reason enough to never drink it or bathe in it again.
There are many reasons tap water is not a good choice for drinking. There is a long list of known toxins in tap water, many of which are “supposedly” at safe levels according to the EPA, but who would want ANY amount of level of a known carcinogen in their water, even if it was a small amount? This list of chemicals in tap water includes chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals, radioactivity, herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, a long list of over the counter and pharmaceutical drugs, preservatives, stimulants, hormones, detergents, solvents, paints, industrial waste products, sewage, disinfectants and much much more. Let’s start with Chlorine and Fluoride
Cancer and other diseases have skyrocketed while billions are being poured into research and a record amount of people are consuming drugs and pharmaceuticals? DRUGS ARE NOT THE ANSWER!
Chlorine was supposed to make our water safer and free of bugs. It is true that it does kill much of the bacteria , but it kills us too! Chlorine gas is so toxic that it was used in the war to burn up the lungs of our enemy. Chlorine also combines with many organic compounds to create chemicals such as PCB’s, chloroform, chloramines, DDT and Dioxin . Another side note is that many of these chlorinated compounds like DDT can mimic certain hormones in your body (DDT mimics estrogen) and this can create a tremendous hormonal imbalance. DDT is called a pseudo-estrogen and it worsens PMS and menopause.
Chlorine also mimics Iodine (because it is in the same family as Iodine on the periodic table) and creates thyroid problems. Chlorine also has been shown to combine with fat and cholesterol to produce arterial plaques and hardening of the arteries. Finally Chlorine is one of the most potent free radicals and free radicals have been theorized as the root cause of ALL diseases. Now the chlorine and the chlorinated compounds found in tap water alone should be reason enough to never drink it or bathe in it again.