The labels on bottled water must meet legal requirements. Other sources of bottled water include springs, wells, and surface waters.

Sometimes the water you can buy in a bottle is simply public tap water that has been enhanced in some way, such as changing the mineral content. Where does bottled water come from?īottled water comes from a variety of sources, including many of the same sources as tap water. The FDA does require bottled water labels to list ingredients and nutritional information. The FDA does not require bottled water companies to use certified laboratories for water quality testing or to report test results. The EPA also requires information about potential health effects of drinking water contaminants, the source of the water, and compliance with regulations to be made public.īottled water is regulated as a food product by the U.S. The EPA requires the results of this testing to be made available to the public. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) regularly tests public tap water for safety. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Tap water from public water systems is regulated by the U.S. How do tap water and bottled water regulations compare? Tap water and bottled water generally have the same quality standards. There is no reason to believe that bottled water is safer than tap water.

Bottled water is water sealed in a bottle or other container. This information sheet, Bottled Water: Questions and Answers (PDF), answers common questions about bottled water.

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