The hidden dangers in the explosion of bottled water use

Bottled water -- a $22-billion industry -- is the fastest growing beverage industry in the world. Close to half of the U.S. population drinks bottled water on a regular basis, despite the fact that it can be up to 1,000 times more expensive than the tap.

With bottled water sales rising rapidly -- U.S. sales rose 11.5 percent to reach close to $6.5 billion -- environmental and consumer groups are asking: is bottled water really a better option than tap water? http://www.mercola.com/2006/jun/20/the_hidden_dangers_of_the_explosion_of_bottled_water_use.htm.