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Who is watching your water?
Tap Water
*EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
*Department of Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
*The local utility (city/municipal district)
Bottled Water
*Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
*Bottling company
Bottle vs. Tap Water
*Bottled water regulations- based on FDA, as a food product. Based on truth in labeling. Very little public oversight.
*Tap water regulations - based on environmental
Regulations(EPA). Has a lot of public oversight.
Protection of Tap Water
The Safe Drinking Water Act sets the rules.
* Implemented by EPA, Texas, Department of Environmental Quality and the water utility.
*A Multiple Barrier Approach
What kind of bottle water are you drinking?
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