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A Post article about the report lead to jammed phone lines at WASA and increased demand for bottled-water delivery. [70] The study indicated that there is no safe level of lead in drinking water, and that children in homes with even a partial lead service line are at a much higher risk of lead poisoning than those with no lead in the line. [72]
Under the LCR, if tests show that the level of lead in drinking water is in the area of 15 ppb or higher, it is advisable—especially if there are young children in the home—to replace old pipes, to filter water, or to use bottled water. EPA estimates that more than 40 million U.S. residents use water "that can contain lead in excess of 15 ppb".
Americans are obsessed with staying hydrated, but few know what is actually in the water they're drinking. Experts break down the science and what to know. Should You Drink Tap Water?
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Fans of Ashley Graham expressed concern after the supermodel shared a full-term pregnancy photo. Is it safe to carry twins to 40 weeks? And how long is the average twin pregnancy? Experts weigh in.
They launched operations as a bottled water company in August 2003, and also formed an organization called "Ethos International" to invest funds from the business in safe water programs. [ 2 ] Since only $0.05-0.10 of the retail price ($1.80) goes to charity, [ 3 ] the Ethos brand is primarily commercial and therefore a for-profit organization.
Drinking enough water is essential for hydration, energy level and can even boost metabolism. But if you're carting around your water in a plastic water bottle, you'll want to make sure it's BPA-free.
[6] [7] Bottled water often has unknown fluoride levels. [8] Tooth decay affects 60–90% of schoolchildren worldwide. [9] Fluoridation reduces cavities in children, with Cochrane reviews estimating reductions of 35% in baby teeth and 26% in permanent teeth when no other fluoride sources are available, though efficacy in adults is less clear.