Bottled water analysis makes interesting reading

Abstract

A statement that rings true is, Bottled waters are perceived by many to taste better, to have fewer impurities, and to confer higher social status on the consumer than does tap water. The statement is made by Herbert Allen, Charles Haas, and Mary Ann Henderson in their report of an extensive analysis of bottled waters ( CHEMTECH , December 1991, page 738). Allen is at the University of Delaware, Haas is at Drexel University, and Henderson is with Mobay Corp., New Martinsville, W.Va. Despite the strong growth of the bottled water industry, the authors say, relatively few studies have appeared on the chemical content of bottled waters. To contribute to the database, they analyzed 37 brands of mineral waters for 31 parameters. Nine of the brands were domestic, and 28 imported. All waters tested were purchased in retail outlets in the Chicago and Pittsburgh areas. The waters were purchased in different stores when possible, or else from ...