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What
is bottled water? |
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Water is
classified as "bottled water" or "drinking water"
if it meets all state standards, is sealed in a sanitary container
and sold for human consumption. Some bottled water includes
carbonation, which can occur naturally in the water or be added
by the bottler. Flavors, extracts and essences - derived from
spice or fruit - can be added to bottled water, but these additions
must comprise less than one percent by weight of the final product.
Bottled water cannot contain sweeteners or additives (other
than flavors, extracts or essences) and must be calorie-free
and sugar-free. In addition, most bottled waters are sodium-free
or include "very low" amounts of sodium. |
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How
much water should I drink everyday? |
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It depends on your body weight and
daily activity level. A general rule of thumb is to drink at
least eight glasses of water a day (1 glass = 250 ml, 8 glasses
= 2000 ml or 2 litres). But the more active you are, the more
water your body needs. You can calculate your daily water needs
here. |
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How
do I know my bottled water is safe? |
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You can trust that a particular brand
of bottled water is safe by knowing if it meets the necessary
quality standards. For example, Aquafina meets stringent standards
set by World Health Organization (WHO) and Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS). You must also consider factors like the purification
process, the bottling/sealing technology employed and even the
delivery process. |
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What
is the shelf life of bottled water? |
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Bottled water should have an indefinite
shelf life when made under good manufacturing practices and
quality standards. It should be stored in unopened, properly
sealed, container. No expiration date is required. Long-term
storage may produce off-odors and flavors. |
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What
is the proper way to store bottled water? |
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Bottled water should be stored in
a cool (i.e. room temperature), dry environment, away from chemicals
such as household cleaning products and away from solvents such
as gasoline, paint thinners and other toxic materials. |
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Are
plastic containers for bottled water regulated? |
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The plastic materials for bottles
are regulated by the FDA as food contact substances. These substances
must be approved under FDA's food additive regulations. |
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Does
bottled water contain chlorine? |
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No. Bottlers
do not use chlorine as a final disinfecting agent in bottled
water. Bottlers use ozone (O3) - a form of oxygen, or ultraviolet
light. Unlike chlorine, which is commonly used in public water
supplies, these methods disinfect water without leaving any
after-taste or smell.
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Why
is bottled water preferred over tap water? |
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People
prefer bottled water for its quality. It does not contain calories,
caffeine or alcohol. Unlike tap water, which uses chlorine as
a final disinfectant, bottled water is most commonly disinfected
with ozone, which does not leave a residual taste.
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