The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) recently did a multi-year study of the quality of bottled water versus tap water.

The results were a shocker. The results showed the drinking water contamination in over 33% of the bottled water exceeded allowable limits by bottled water standards and state regulations. Yes, you read that right. The bottled water didn’t even meet the minimum standards. Scary?

Overall the study showed bottled water companies were distributing water that contained a higher level of pollutants and contamination than tap water.

Now don’t get me wrong. Tap water isn’t much better but at least we aren’t paying a premium for a poor quality product. Considering our bodies consist of over 70% water — drinking water contamination is a critical issue.