Water Bottles: What You Need To Know

Ceramic. Glass. Aluminum. Boxed Waters. Why are they better than plastic? Especially in summer heat?

Is plastic easier to find? Yes. Have we all done it? Yes. But here are some reasons that might make you take pause:

1. They’re just not good for the environment.

2. Research demonstrates that  BPA and phthalates, additives in some plastics, can leach into drinks stored in them.

3. Microplastics which can be found in some bottled water may pose health risks including inflammation, oxidative stress, and the potential to transfer harmful chemicals found in plastics.

4. Never drink water from a bottle that has been in the heat from the sun, as the UV rays can cause the plastics to degrade, and bacteria to grow if the bottle has already been opened.

If you do choose a bottled brand on occasion, these are the 5 top-rated bottled waters for safety as listed by Yahoo Finance in 2023:

Essentia

Aquafina

Smart water

Dasani

Poland Spring