Is Bottled Water Safe?

Bottled water is a hot topic and close to my heart. I have a bit of a bottled water addiction and I have heard the debates on the safety of bottled water and decided to do some research. The question at hand is whether or not bottle water is good for you. It is interesting to note that most agree that bottled water is not necessarily better than tap water. Over 25% of bottled water is from the tap anyways. However this does depend on the water quality and taste in your area. Some claim that bottle water is actually unsafe. Bottled water can contain chemicals called phthalates, which are known to disrupt testosterone and other hormones, that leach into bottle water over time through the liner and the cap. Phthalates are a known carcinogen, and while the amount of phthalates are strictly regulated in tap water, they are not in bottle water. In fact, bottled water companies fought against proposed restrictions to the amount of phthalates that can be in their water. Quite interesting, but for the most part, most brands are okay with only a few being considered spotty by the NRDC (National Resources Defense Council).

For a very intersting read on more facts about bottle water, check this site out (I'm serious, this is some eye opening stuff):

http://www.nrdc.org/water/drinking/bw/exesum.asp