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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Self-Reported Consumption of Bottled Water v. Tap Water in Appalachian and Non-Appalachian Kentucky
ClearHow Perceptions of Trust, Risk, Tap Water Quality, and Salience Characterize Drinking Water Choices
Researchers examined how trust in water utilities, risk perceptions, and awareness of tap water quality shape household drinking water choices, finding that distrust driven by historical contamination events leads consumers to increase bottled water use even when tap water meets safety standards.
Filling Discrepancies between Consumer Perception and Actual Piped Water Quality to Promote the Potable Use of the Municipal Water Supply in Indonesia
This paper is not about environmental microplastics in an ecological or health context; it studies consumer trust and drinking water preferences in Indonesian cities to encourage tap water use over bottled water, with the plastic waste angle being secondary and policy-focused rather than scientific.
Comparing in-home and bottled drinking water quality: regulated and emerging contaminants in rural Central Appalachia
Researchers analyzed regulated and emerging contaminants including bacteria, inorganic ions, PFAS, and microplastics in 23 in-home, 4 roadside spring, and 36 bottled drinking water samples from rural Central Appalachia. They found that coliform bacteria and elevated sodium levels occurred in 52% of home water samples, while PFAS and microplastics were detected across all water source types, complicating the assumption that bottled water is consistently safer than in-home supplies.
Public Perception of Drinking Water Quality in an Arsenic-Affected Region: Implications for Sustainable Water Management
Researchers surveyed residents in an arsenic-affected region of Serbia about their perceptions of tap water quality and found that most had a negative view, which closely matched actual water contamination levels. Over 43% of respondents purchased at least five liters of bottled water per week, and because Serbia has low plastic recycling rates, most of those bottles end up in landfills where they slowly break down into microplastics. The study highlights a cycle where water contamination drives bottled water consumption, which in turn contributes to plastic pollution.
Water Consumption Habits of a North-Western Turkish Community: A Cross-Sectional Study
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional survey of 432 residents at a family health center in northwestern Turkey to characterize community drinking water preferences, finding significant associations between water source choice and age, sex, and marital status, with bottled and spring water preferred by younger adults.
Unequal trust: Bottled water consumption, distrust in tap water, and economic and racial inequality in the United States
This review examines why bottled water consumption in the United States follows racial and income lines, challenging the assumption that wealthier people drink more bottled water. Researchers found that lower-income communities and communities of color often rely on bottled water due to justified distrust of their tap water quality. The spending burden falls disproportionately on households that can least afford it, highlighting how water safety concerns intersect with economic and racial inequality.
Occurrence of Microplastics in Tap and Bottled Water: Current Knowledge
This review summarizes current research on microplastic contamination in both tap and bottled drinking water. Researchers found that microplastics are present in both water sources, with bottled water generally containing higher concentrations than tap water, and smaller particles being more abundant. The study raises public health concerns and emphasizes the need for improved detection methods and drinking water treatment standards.
Microplastic exposure disparities in California communities through bottled water consumption
This systematic review found that bottled water contains significantly more microplastics than tap water, and that minority and lower-income communities in California who rely more heavily on bottled water face disproportionately higher exposure. The findings highlight that efforts to avoid contaminated tap water may actually increase microplastic intake.
Assessing exposure of the Australian population to microplastics through bottled water consumption
Researchers analyzed 16 brands of bottled water sold in Australia and found microplastics present across all samples tested. The study identified polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene particles, with concentrations varying between brands and water sources. The findings provide the first assessment of microplastic exposure through bottled water consumption for the Australian population and raise questions about the safety of this common drinking water source.
Consumption of Tap Water and Sociodemographic-Associated Characteristics: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.
This nationwide cross-sectional study examined tap water consumption patterns and associated sociodemographic factors in Italy. The study analyzed data from over 45,000 respondents, exploring how education, income, and regional factors relate to tap versus bottled water consumption, with implications for reducing plastic bottle waste.
Determinants of single-use plastic bottled water consumption among university students: a cross-sectional study
A survey of university students found that convenience, habit, and accessibility were the primary drivers of single-use plastic bottled water consumption, with environmental knowledge having limited influence on behavior, suggesting that structural changes rather than awareness campaigns are needed to reduce plastic bottle use.
Detection and public health risk assessment of microplastics in disposable (PET) bottled water produced and sold locally in the Aegean Region
Researchers detected microplastics in locally produced PET bottled water in Turkey's Aegean Region, raising public health concerns about consumer exposure to plastic particles through a widely consumed drinking water source.
Assessment of Risk Perception on Microplastics Pollution in Drinking Water Sources
Researchers surveyed higher education students to assess their risk perception of microplastic pollution in drinking water sources and measured relationships between perception, concern, and behavioral intention to reduce plastic use. The study aimed to identify knowledge gaps and inform awareness campaigns targeting informed plastic reduction behavior among young adults.
Analytical Review of Microplastics Occurrence in Bottled Water, Tap Water, and Wastewater Treatment Plants
This review analyzes microplastic contamination across bottled water, tap water, and wastewater treatment plants using data from studies worldwide. Researchers found that microplastic levels in drinking water are closely tied to the water source and that packaging type significantly influences contamination, with glass bottles recommended over plastic. The study emphasizes the need for improved water treatment technologies and greater public awareness about microplastic exposure through drinking water.
Consumption of Tap Water and Sociodemographic-Associated Characteristics: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study
This nationwide Italian survey examined who drinks tap water versus bottled water and what factors influence that choice. Researchers found that tap water consumption was higher among more educated, environmentally concerned individuals in northern regions, and the study suggests that promoting tap water could reduce plastic waste from bottled water while being associated with healthier dietary patterns.
Microplastics in Malaysian bottled water brands: Occurrence and potential human exposure
Researchers tested eight major bottled water brands sold in Malaysia and found microplastic particles in all of them, with concentrations varying significantly between brands. The most common types were fragments and fibers made of polyethylene and polypropylene. The study estimates daily microplastic intake from bottled water consumption and highlights the need for quality standards addressing microplastic contamination in drinking water.
Occurrence and characterization of microplastics in bottled drinking water
Researchers analyzed microplastics in ten bottled water brands and found up to nine microplastic particles per liter, estimating that people who drink only bottled water may ingest over 150 microplastic particles per year — with polypropylene and polystyrene being the most common types found.
Detection of Microplastics in Bottled Water
Researchers detected microplastics in bottled water samples from Sarawak, Malaysia, contributing to the limited data on bottled water contamination in Southeast Asia and highlighting potential human exposure through a widely consumed beverage.
Nivel de aceptación de los tipos de agua envasada en la ciudad de Guayaquil
Researchers investigated consumer acceptance, preferences, and risk perceptions around bottled water consumption in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where distrust of tap water has driven significant growth in the bottled water market. Using a quantitative descriptive approach with adults over 18, the study identified key sociodemographic, consumption habit, and brand preference factors influencing purchasing decisions.
Microplastic as an written composition in bottled water: Implications for waste management
This study characterized microplastic contamination in bottled water, identifying common polymer types and particle sizes and discussing implications for waste management and the effectiveness of current filtration in bottling facilities.
Assessment of vulnerabilities of central himalayan springs towards microplastic pollution.
This research assessed how vulnerable springs in the central Himalayas are to microplastic contamination, identifying environmental and geographic factors that increase exposure risk. Mountain springs are critical drinking water sources for millions of people, so understanding their susceptibility to plastic pollution has direct public health implications.
Microplastic pollution and human risk assessment in Turkish bottled natural and mineral waters
This study analyzed 150 samples of bottled natural and mineral water sold in Turkey for microplastic contamination. Microplastics were found in all samples tested, with fibers being the most common type, and the study estimated the potential health risk to consumers. The results add to global evidence that bottled water is a consistent source of human microplastic ingestion, regardless of the country of origin.
Assessment of vulnerabilities of central himalayan springs towards microplastic pollution.
This research assessed how vulnerable springs in the central Himalayas are to microplastic contamination, identifying environmental and geographic factors that increase exposure risk. Mountain springs are critical drinking water sources for millions of people, so understanding their susceptibility to plastic pollution has direct public health implications.
First assessment of occurrence, characteristics and human exposure of microplastics in bottled drinking water, Nepal
Researchers conducted the first assessment of microplastics in bottled drinking water from Nepal's mountain, hill, and Terai regions, finding microplastics in all 35 samples tested (mean 118 items/L), with fiber-shaped particles dominating at 71.76%, establishing a baseline for this developing-country context.