Trade Sports Drinks for Water
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 Nicely timed for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has published several articles revealing the "truth about sports drinks." That truth is this: drink when you are thirsty and don't waste your money or calories on sports ... More |
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Key Differences Between EPA Tap Water and FDA Bottled Water Rules
Tap water is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which sets the limit for more than 85 different contaminants in drinking water. Each municipality must test the drinking water it supplies on a required schedule to determine quality and safety.
Bottled water, on the other hand, is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Unlike the EPA, the FDA does not require certified lab testing nor do manufactures have to report violations regarding excessive contaminant levels. The key differences between EPA tap water and FDA bottled water rules are summarized in this table.
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Matching Water Quality Level with Use  The United States' drinking water standards are high. Under normal circumstances, the water is clean, safe, tastes ok and is used for so many different things. The same water that we drink is used to flush the toilet, water the plants and wash the car. Does a toilet require potable water for flushing? ... More
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