The Bottled Water Myth: Health and Regulatory Gaps in India While bottled water is often perceived as a safer alternative to municipal supplies, recent environmental research—highlighted by experts like Rohan Singh and Prof. Venkatesh Dutta—suggests a growing public health crisis. The shift from "occasional convenience" to "everyday necessity" has introduced significant risks that current Indian regulations are ill-equipped to handle. The Emerging Threat: Microplastics and Leaching Scientific studies across Nagpur, Mumbai, and Andhra Pradesh have detected microplastics (particles < 5mm) in every sampled brand of bottled water, with concentrations as high as 212 particles per litre. Beyond physical particles, chemical leaching is a major concern. Additives like phthalates and antimony migrate from plastic into the water, especially when bottles are exposed to India’s high temperatures or UV light during transport. Regulatory and Environmental Gaps The ...
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