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Plastics that use bisphenol A are generally identified by a triangle with the number seven inside it. There is emerging concern that bisphenol A may be a hormone disruptor, which is a chemical that acts as a synthetic hormone estrogen or androgen , and can cause a variety of diseases and defects, including cancer, miscarriages and birth defects.
For more information about emerging contaminants, including hormone disrupters, see the fact sheet about Emerging Contaminants. Bisphenol A has been shown to act as a synthetic female sex hormone and has been associated with increased risks of cancer, miscarriages and birth defects.
Researchers have known that bisphenol A can act as a synthetic estrogen since the s, but production has been increasing since the s. The Canadian government has selected bisphenol A as one of currently used chemicals that need further research to determine how dangerous the chemical really is.
The unusual characteristic of bisphenol A is that is appears to be more harmful at low doses than at high doses. There are Canadian guidelines for bisphenol A, but health effects have been observed in animals who received doses up to times less than the maximum limit that was set by Health Canada in Many environmentalists are comparing bisphenol A with cigarettes, stating that bisphenol A will be the next tobacco industry. Another bottled water concern is the large number of plastic bottles that end up in landfills.
It is estimated that 88 percent of water bottles are not recycled. In , the Environment and Plastics Industry estimated that Canadians threw 65, tonnes of PET drink containers, many of them water bottles, into the garbage, instead of recycling.
This allows the harmful chemicals in plastic water bottles to leach into nearby water supplies. Drinking bottled water, when there is access to safe drinking water from a tap, is an action that promotes inequity around the world. There are millions of people without access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. Another speculation is that, if current consumption trends continue, bottled water could lead to the privatization of municipal water supplies.
As consumption rates increase, the amount of water that is required by bottled water companies also increases. Water sources that municipal water treatment facilities previously used to provide water for communities are being bought out by bottled water companies.
There are so many advantages of avoiding bottled water, including the cost, pollution and health risks that are associated with bottled water. If you choose to drink bottled water, for whatever reason, here are a few tips to minimize risk of contamination and impact of pollution:. When you buy your bottled water, check the inside and the outside of the bottle for any irregularities. Look for broken seals, floating material inside, or anything else. Check the manufacturing label, best-before date, chemical analysis, treatment method, and type of water.
Do your research. Before choosing a brand of bottled water, research the company, the origin of the water and the treatments that they have used. The NRDC recently completed a four year study of bottled water, which included testing more than bottles of brands of bottled water.
The NRDC found that at least one sample of about one-third of the tested water contained significant contamination where significant contamination means that it violated standards or guidelines. The contaminants that they found included arsenic, trihalomethanes including chloroform , excessive heterotrophic-plate-count HPC bacteria and elevated but below standards levels of nitrates.
Research recycling and pollution habits of bottled water companies. Gaia Water is bottled in Caledon, Ontario, and uses recycled glass bottles for their water they even pick up old bottles in some locations.
A Colorado-based company called BIOTA uses a corn-based, biodegradable plastic bottle that can decompose within three months. Buy bottled water in glass bottles, instead of plastic bottles. Plastic bottles contain potentially harmful chemicals, and encourage bacterial growth faster than glass bottles do. Buy products with no-spill caps, meaning that water cannot spill and air cannot enter the bottled water when replacing the bottle in the cooler.
Refrigerate the bottle once it is opened, and if you can, refrigerate the bottle before opening as well. If you cannot refrigerate the bottled water, store it in a cool, dry, dark place. For more information about bottled water issues, read the recent article titled Banned!
Top chefs just say no to serving bottled water — and yes to helping the environment. The Safe Drinking Water Foundation has educational programs that can supplement the information found in this fact sheet.
Operation Water Drop looks at the chemical contaminants that are found in water; it is designed for a science class. Operation Water Flow looks at how water is used, where it comes from and how much it costs; it has lessons that are designed for Social Studies, Math, Biology, Chemistry and Science classes.
Operation Water Spirit presents a First Nations perspective of water and the surrounding issues; it is designed for Native Studies or Social Studies classes.
Operation Water Health looks at common health issues surrounding drinking water in Canada and around the world and is designed for a Health, Science and Social Studies collaboration. Operation Water Pollution focuses on how water pollution occurs and how it is cleaned up and has been designed for a Science and Social Studies collaboration.
To access more information on these and other educational activities, as well as additional fact sheets, visit the Safe Drinking Water Foundation website at www. Did you know that when students use our Operation Water Pollution program they encourage their school to go bottled water free?
Please help us to send more Operation Water Pollution kits to schools! Canadian Bottled Water Association. June Drinking Water.
September City of Toronto. Tap Water in Toronto. Corporate Accountability. Government of Canada. Frequently Asked Questions about Bottled Water.
International Bottled Water Association. Layton, Julia. How Bottled Water Works. August Reusing the bottles may expose people to these unhealthy microorganisms.
Empty bottles should be recycled to reduce the amount of trash in our landfills. The FDA considers bottled water to have an unlimited shelf life if it is produced properly and is unopened. Bottled water companies may choose to add a date to the bottle due to concerns about taste and odor, not safety.
Bottled water should be stored in a cool location away from direct sunlight. Bottled water can cost thousands of times more than tap water. In Minnesota, tap water costs between a quarter and a half cent per gallon, on average. To learn more about the safety of your local tap water, search for your local water quality report on our Consumer Confidence Reports webpage. Contact the Drinking Water Protection Program: health. Is bottled water safer than tap water?
How do tap water and bottled water regulations compare?
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