A comprehensive new report published in ACS ES&T Water reveals that 99% of bottled water brands worldwide contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), widely known as “forever chemicals.” This startling figure highlights a pervasive contamination issue, challenging assumptions that bottled water provides a purer alternative to tap water. PFAS are synthetic chemicals valued for their … Read more
Recent research reveals the presence of cancer-causing chemicals in various drinking water sources across the San Francisco Bay Area. The study, published in PLOS Water, found that bottled water, tap water, and treated tap water all contained trihalomethanes (THMs), a group of harmful chemicals formed during water disinfection processes. Widespread Issue Beyond the Bay Area … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a significant recall involving thousands of cases of bottled water produced by Natural Waters of Viti Limited. This recall affects over 78,000 cases of “Fiji Natural Artesian Water” due to the presence of manganese and three types of bacteria. The water, initially shipped to Washington state, was distributed … Read more