Is bottled water really healthier than tap water?
Some debate remains over the benefits of bottled water versus tap water. What is certain is that some government standards are higher for bottled water than tap water. And as a simple matter of taste, water dispensers trump faucets most of the time. FDA standards for water dispensers are generally the same as for municipal water, but there are a few differences. For example, lead levels in tap water must be below 15 ppb (parts per billion). But for bottled water, lead must be below 5 ppb. Many water dispenser companies also voluntarily submit to stronger industry standards than the federal government requires.
