Bottled water has contaminants too, study finds
By JEFF DONN, AP National Writer Wed Oct 15, 12:17 AM ET
Tests on leading brands of bottled water turned up a variety of contaminants often found in tap water, according to a study released Wednesday by an environmental advocacy group.
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The findings challenge the popular impression — and marketing pitch — that bottled water is purer than tap water, the researchers say.