Should I buy bottled water or water at vending machines or water stores?
Bottled water sold in stores or from vending machines costs many times more per gallon than tap water and it is not necessarily any safer to drink. Every source of water, whether it is tap water or bottled water, must meet very strict health requirements. Customers who choose to purchase bottled water should ask about the source of the water and the bottler’s treatment system. Those with health concerns should ask what specific contaminants the treatment process removes.

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1. What is done to purify the water before it comes out of the tap?
2. Who is making sure that my water is safe and healthy to drink?
3. Who should I call if I have a problem with my tap water?
4. How do I treat water during an emergency?
5. How do I handle water emergencies?
6. How do I flush my household pipes?
7. Is there lead in my water?
8. Is there fluoride in my water?
9. Can pregnant women drink tap water?
10. Can people with HIV/AIDs or weakened immune systems drink tap water?
11. Do I need to purchase a home treatment device to make my tap water safe?
12. Should I boil my water?
13. Do I need a water softener?
14. Should I buy bottled water or water at vending machines or water stores?
15. Why does my water sometimes look dirty, cloudy or have a strange color?
16. Why does my water leave spots on my glasses, coffeepot and showerhead?
17. How can I find out what's in my water?