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25-May-2010 Researchers alarmed at bacteria in Canadian bottled water (source: The Vancouver Sun)
Researchers from C-crest Laboratories in Montreal bought and tested several popular brands of bottled water, and found many of them had heterotrophic bacteria counts that were "surprisingly high."
17-Mar-2009 Feds to test taps for cancer contaminants (source: The Canadian Press)
The federal government is ordering tests of Canada's drinking water over concerns it may contain contaminants thought to raise the risk of cancer and other health problems.
23-Jun-2008 Vancouver school board takes aim at bottled water (source: The Vancouver Sun)
Environmental impact and health cited as reasons for potential ban
13-Mar-2008 City of Seattle won't buy bottled water (source: The Seattle Times)
To cut down on trash and help the environment, the city of Seattle will stop buying bottled water, Mayor Greg Nickels announced Thursday.
24-Feb-2008 Councillor calls for Brighton ban on bottled water (source: The Argus)
Bottled water could be banned by councillors to help cut the pollution caused by meetings.
27-Jul-2007 Aquafina labels to spell out source - tap water (source: CNN)
Bottled water such as Aquafina (from Pepsi) and Dasani (from Coca-Cola) is just filtered tap water
25-Jun-2007 San Francisco mayor bans bottled water at city offices (source: MSNBC)
Global warming and saving taxpayer money cited as reasons
01-May-2007 Compare various types of drinking water
Compare Ionized Microcluster Alkaline Water, bottled water, RO water, ionized water and etc.
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