In order to answer that question, one has to take into account where the answerer lives. A thing we know for sure, it that water is a limited resource. Although in the U.S. and Canada, it is not felt physically, there are different problems that have to do with the consumption of water.

A report by EWG (Environmental Working Group) states that more than 230 million Americans were exposed to contaminated tap water in 2005. These results were found through a 2yr independent study done by scientists in America. Over 21 million water tap tests were conducted and more than 4000 water filtration plants were visited.

Of the 260 contaminants found, only half were government regulated. As the situation was brought to public attention, concerned states like Arizona, Florida, and Wisconin used drastic measures to resolve their contamination problems.

However when it comes to bottled water, concerns are even greater. EWG , attempted to conduct a similar study on the quality of bottled water. Out of 228 bottled water suppliers, more than half refused to provide any information whatsoever, on the source of the water used, or any water treatment procedures. Such a secrecy is rather alarming from the consumer’s and health care practitioner’s point of view. Samples of bottled water that were indeed provided for the testing showed 38 different chemical pollutants.

There were cancer causing chemicals found in drinking water by Sam’s choice, a brand sold by Wal-Mart, that beat out all safety standards for drinking water.

After this, it is easy to see, that bottled water is not better than tap water, nor is it safer. To be honest, it could actually be more dangerous, since there is not much that is known about where the water came from, or the filtering procedures they use.

In Latin America, Europe, and Africa, they are having problems just as bad. You probably know however, that if you go to a place in the world where the water could kill you, you have to boil it before drinking, and also you need to pour it through a strong filtration system like: “Katadyn hiker pro”.

According to World Health Organization, over 1.3 billion people have no access to drinking water, whatsoever. Natural waters become contaminated due to lack of sanitization and tap water is considered too hazardous to consume.

Pollution and neglecting the environment can make our greatest treasure, water, a deadly weapon. Each year, 1.8 million people die because of waterborne diseases such as Cholera and E.Coli.

People are becoming more aware that they should pay careful attention to their drinks, and ensure their families drinking water through proper filtration.