The Jordan Harbinger Show
968: Bottled Water | Skeptical Sunday
Mar 24, 2024
In this discussion, Andrew Gold, a podcaster known for "On the Edge," dives deep into the $200 billion bottled water industry. He questions whether bottled water truly surpasses tap water. By exploring myths surrounding fluoride and analyzing the environmental impacts of bottled versus tap, Gold illuminates the hidden truths behind our drinking choices. He also highlights the dangers of water contaminants, the issues with aging infrastructure, and reveals surprising facts about the reliance on tap water within bottled brands.
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- Bottled water often contains treated tap water at a marked-up price with minimal safety differences.
- Plastic pollution from bottled water production poses environmental and health risks, paralleling tap water standards.
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Bottled Water vs. Tap Water: Treatment and Safety
Bottled water often contains treated tap water at a marked-up price, with minimal differences in safety standards. The pH level of water is crucial, and only a few bottled water brands meet appropriate acidity and fluoride levels. Suggestions of benefits in alkaline water lack scientific evidence.
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