If you believe that bottled water is safer than tap water, recent research may change your mind. Contrary to popular belief, studies indicate that tap water is often the safer choice in many parts of the world.
A commentary published in BMJ Global Health by researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar highlights that bottled water in the U.S. frequently lacks the stringent quality and safety checks that tap water undergoes. As a result, bottled water can contain harmful chemicals that leach from plastic containers.