Would you believe that in the U.S. alone 1,500 water bottles are used every second? There are many reasons to use the water purification Lincoln NE companies carry for your home instead of plastic water bottles.
BPA and Phthalates
The clear plastic used for water bottles contain Bisphenol A, better knows as BPA. BPA was recently banned in Canada as it is an endocrine disruptor linked with many health risks including some cancers, early puberty in girls and fertility and neurological issues. Bottled water containers also contain phthalates which are tied to reduced sperm count and gender development issues. Neither BPA nor phthalates are banned by the FDA as they feel there are not enough amounts in the plastics to cause harm. There is however an increased risk the longer bottles are stored as well as if they are exposed to heat.
The Bottled Water Industry
The industry itself can have a terrible effect on the surrounding areas by using up vast amounts of water leaving little for local farmers and residents. Water in the areas surrounding bottled water facilities also show high counts of contaminants that are sometimes also found in the bottled water they produce. The water used for bottled water does not have to adhere to the strict rules applied to the tap water in your home.
Wildlife and the Environment
Plastic bottle caps can wreak havoc on marine life as well as birds such as sea gulls and albatrosses. They mistakenly consume water bottle caps which can poison them as well as get caught in their digestive systems causing death. Fossil fuels used in the manufacture of plastic bottles as well as the transport of plastic bottle products have a very negative impact on the environment. It takes 17 million barrels of crude oil to product the bottled water consumed by Americans. The challenges of recycling plastic bottles also cause many problems for the environment as only 1 in 6 bottles actually are recycled.
Using reusable non-BPA and non-phthalate bottles with water filtered from your tap is better for you and the environment. The water purification Lincoln, NE companies carry can provide the filtered water you require water with little impact on the environment.
Futuramic’s Clean Water Centre provides sales, service & rental of high quality custom built water purification system in Lincoln, NE.
