That “pure mountain spring” water in a plastic bottle? It’s often just treated tap water. Really. Companies love to sell you an image of glaciers and waterfalls, but 40% of bottled water comes straight from municipal supplies.
And here’s the irony: because plastic can leak phthalates (chemicals that mess with hormones), your bottled water might actually have more stuff in it than your tap. Fancy, huh?
Next time you’re at the store, look at the label. If it says “purified” or “municipal source,” you’re basically buying a filtered version of what comes out of your sink.
