Does bottled water contain any harmful bacteria that can pose a threat to human health?
The bacteria typically found in bottled water is a harmless form of bacteria, and is routinely found in milk, vegetables, and other products with no ill effects. Virtually every food product you consumer contains higher traces of bacteria than that found in bottled water. What should I know about water and the health of older adults? Dehydration is among the top 10 reasons older patients are admitted to hospitals, account to a study by Tufts University. Proper hydration is important for all individuals, but the young and elderly are especially vulnerable. How much water should I drink each day? You should drink ounce of water for each point of your body weight. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, you should drink 75 ounces or about nine 8 ounce glasses a day. How does the International Council of Bottled Water Associations ensure that individual members of their member Associations are meeting its standards? International Council standards are enforced by its member Associations. As
