There's mineral water, purified spring water, distilled water, steam vaporized water, flavored water, water with bubbles, water with vitamins added. Why couldn't I just drink plain old tap water. It's free, after all.
2007-09-10 14:46:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First of all, tap water now contains many chemicals that have been flushed down the toilet because most of it is re-claimed and processed, but the processing plant does not get rid of the chemicals. Viagra and many other drugs are being found in tap water in small quantities.
Tap water also contains fluoride. This depletes your body of iodine. Most every American is now deficient in iodine because of the fluorides they put in the water and toothpaste.
Many of the bottled waters are tap water that has been passed through one filter or another. Much of it is really not that safe or good for you.
The only water that your body doesn't have to break down to make blood is steam distilled. Don't listen to the idiots that still think that distilled water leeches out minerals from your body. The NSF (National Safety Foundation) that regulates water states that the amount of minerals found in water is very small and in fact insignificant and not to be considered a good source of minerals. The American Medical Association has also put out a statement that the amount of minerals in water is insignificant and food is a much better source of getting minerals.
Rain Water is actually distilled water, but as it passes from the clouds to the ground, it picks up pollutants in the air, so it is not a very good source.
The vitamins they add to water are ridiculous and if you believe they are going to make you healthy, I've got a bridge to sell you. The vitamins they add to water are not vitamins. They are chemical activators they call vitamins. Thiamine for instance comes from coal tar. That is not a vitamin, it's a toxin that will help you at first for a few days and then damage your DNA. All synthetic vitamins are that way. Look at Ascorbic Acid that is called vitamin C. It is derived from sugar beets. Scientists have claimed that it is vitamin C, but in fact, it is only part of what is known to be a part of the vitamin C complex. It won't even cure scruvy.
Water with bubbles in it contains CO2. This can damage your intestinal flora and is not good for you to drink. Flavored waters are typically another chemical added that ultimately damages your liver and colors your insides. lol.
The best water you can drink is steam distilled and if you prefer, you can add your own minerals. I have a still and make my own water each evening for the next day. Put it in the frig and have cold, clean, pure water all day. I also do a lot of juicing for the minerals. Fresh fruit and vegetables juiced give you a lot of minerals.
My electrolytes are always tested great. It works for me.
Good luck in your search, but end up with steam distilled.
2007-09-10 17:18:38 · answer #1 · answered by onlymatch4u 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rain water is the best, If the sky's weren't so polluted. The rain must be captured in a container before touching the ground, preferably glass. The second best would be Steam Distilled water, "Leeches chemicals out of the body" I sure would like chemicals to leave my body! If you choose to drink distilled water make sure to take good multi-vitamins, not the cheap vitamins that contain chemicals. The third best would Purified water, which has been ionized by reverse osmosis and purified by ultra-violet light. Those are the only types of water to drink. If possible for you, also add oxygen to the water right before drinking. Enjoy!
Tap water contains chlorine and floride and many other harmful chemicals not to mention whatever is in the water pipes before reaching your glass.
2007-09-11 04:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by getaclue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would caution you against drinking distilled water as it leeches chemicals from the body. Otherwise, a good factor to consider is undissolved solids per million parts which should be listed on the label. Evian bottled water is actually not as pure as most tap water in the U.S. with an undissolved solids of 546 per million as opposed to a regular city water supply rating which is usually in the area of 200 - 300 parts per million. In my area (Dallas, Texas) I've been amazed that bottled "drinking water" sold in grocery stores is from the Ft. Worth, Texas public water supply. ...and they have very good water, but if you live there it's practically free if you just turn on the tap! Find out from your local water supply what their undissolved solids rating it and compare it. You're probably better off saving the money.
2007-09-10 15:04:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, my dog doesn't because we don't live near a stream, but I would check alot of the water first before drinking it! You never know if there's a dead animal floating in the stream just on the other side! Especially don't drink it if there's pond scum and stuff! I don't mean to worry you, but I would only let my dog drink it if he was dehydrating, and we had no other water..... Hope I helped! ~Nicole ;-)
2016-05-21 14:25:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Penn & Teller did a show about this. Many of the most popular brands of bottled water come straight from the city tap.
2007-09-10 14:53:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The difference between tap water and bottled water is that tap water has to meet standards.
2007-09-10 14:52:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well they have different tastes. That's how some people choose. I drink tap water too.
2007-09-10 14:51:31 · answer #7 · answered by Claire 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Living water is the best for you.
2007-09-10 14:53:55 · answer #8 · answered by firebyknight 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For water, least expensive with the best taste, Crystal Geyser is pretty good.
2007-09-10 14:53:52 · answer #9 · answered by punch 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you are on to something. But this may be bad for the economy. Aren't we "supposed" to pay for water too?
2007-09-10 15:41:11 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋