Bottled Water

coconut wireless · Jan 8th, 2005, 11:49

A year or so ago there was a huge "upset" about bottled water in India. I've read several reports and articles on line by agencies who conducted tests in the archives so I'm not really looking for a debate but just wondered if anyone can update me on the situation now. Like anyone know if its been corrected? I have read that HIMALAYA Bottled Water(has a pink label) used to be the "water of choice", however, it was also under investigation and found to have contaminates.
thanks.

jezterbabe · Jan 9th, 2005, 05:13

I am curious about the best bottled water too. Safest and best tasting...which i know is a matter of opinion.

dzibead · Jan 9th, 2005, 06:39

I think the big concern is over mostly over pesticide residues in various brands rather than bacterial contamination, but I'm not sure. For the casual traveler, traces of pesticide residue are probably not particularly dangerous, especially when compared to all the other things we are routinely exposed to everyday, and I don't just mean when we are in India. But for people who live in India or stay long-term and drink bottled water, I guess pesticide residue is more of an issue, but I don't have any up-to-date info.

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Originally Posted by jezterbabe

... Safest and best tasting...which i know is a matter of opinion.

They all taste the same to me. Three years ago I tried to stick to Kinley water because someone told me it had a good reputation for safety. It's bottled by Coca Cola. I drank Bisleri, too, because it was available everywhere.

This year, Aquafina (a Pepsi Co. product) was all over the place, but I didn't bother trying to stick to any particular brand or brands. I just drank whatever the shop or restaurant had, so I drank the ubiquitous Aquafina, Kinley, Bisleri, Himalayan, Ganga, Manali ... whatever ... even the Indian Railways brand they sell at train stations. I didn't get sick from any of it. I just made sure the bottle cap was sealed. And it all tasted fine to me, but I'm not a bottled water snob, so what do I know?

coconut wireless · Jan 9th, 2005, 07:37

Mahalo thanks for all of the comments

ewetopia · Jan 2nd, 2007, 20:40

Rough Guide says a study found Kinley, Bisleri and Aquaplus to be the worst bottled water brands in terms of pesticide concentration...

New-South-Welshman · Jan 2nd, 2007, 20:43

I bought a bottle of "water" from a small town. To my absolute disgust, I was vinegar! Boy was my face red. I thought I was poisoned for a second. I should of noticed the smell as soon as I opened, but, who really smells the water before they drink?

crvlvr · Jan 2nd, 2007, 20:52

Here is a link of a test (for pesticides) conducted on Indian packaged water. Pesticdes are most difficult to remove as they cannot be removed by RO. The related info starts on page 23

http://www.cseindia.org/html/lab/Del...adfinal_sn.pdf

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Himalayan (0.0015 mg/l) > Catch (0.0028 mg/l) > Aquafina (0.0036 mg/l)
> Minscot (0.0048 mg/l)> Prime (0.0066 mg/l)> Pure Life (0.0072 mg/l)>Kinley (0.0073
mg/l)>Paras (0.0188 mg/l) >Bailley (0.0212 mg/l)>Hello (0.0216 mg/l)> Kwencher (0.0248 mg/l)>Kingfisher (0.0249mg/l)> Volga (0.0315 mg/l) > Bisleri (0.0395 mg/l)> No 1 McDowell (0.0422 mg/l) > Aquaplus (0.0522mg/l).

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 2nd, 2007, 20:53

Even the studies that rate various brands of beverages cannot be trusted and should not be take at face value. If you have faith in the Coca Cola Corporation, go for Kinley. Industry rivalry and NGOs seeking their place in the sun have made the whole pesticide contamination issue a messy controversy that is best avoided.
Rail Neer is bottled by a division of Indian Railways, which gives it official sanction, but that's it. Always make sure the seal on the bottle is intact; that may ensure its drinkable pure water and not tap water filled in a recyled bottle. And before throwing away the bottle, do remember to crush it!

Nick-H · Jan 2nd, 2007, 21:11

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Originally Posted by New-South-Welshman

I bought a bottle of "water" from a small town. To my absolute disgust, I was vinegar! Boy was my face red. I thought I was poisoned for a second. I should of noticed the smell as soon as I opened, but, who really smells the water before they drink?

I'd have loved to have seen your face!

New-South-Welshman · Jan 2nd, 2007, 21:15

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

I'd have loved to have seen your face!

Think Janet Leigh before she gets murdered in Psycho!

Nick-H · Jan 2nd, 2007, 21:16

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Originally Posted by SANJAY_DEL

... ... ... If you have faith in the Coca Cola Corporation... ... ...

If you have What?

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Marky · Jan 2nd, 2007, 21:22

If your worried why not just pick up some iodine drops and water neutraliser?

Nick-H · Jan 2nd, 2007, 21:56

There are iodine-based tablets for purifying water --- but can you use drops?

NSW--- glad you're still with us!

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 2nd, 2007, 21:58

Chlorine tablets I've read about, but iodine?

Marky · Jan 2nd, 2007, 22:00

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

There are iodine-based tablets for purifying water --- but can you use drops?

NSW--- glad you're still with us!

I got these iodine drops, they purify 280 litres I think.

I tasted the water once I added the iodine and it tasted slightly medical. However, after adding the neutralising tablets it tasted fine.

Jan 8th, 2005, 11:49	#1
coconut wireless traveling with aloha "the coconut wireless" Join Date: May 2004 Location: KAUAI HAWAII USA Posts: 65	Bottled Water A year or so ago there was a huge "upset" about bottled water in India. I've read several reports and articles on line by agencies who conducted tests in the archives so I'm not really looking for a debate but just wondered if anyone can update me on the situation now. Like anyone know if its been corrected? I have read that HIMALAYA Bottled Water(has a pink label) used to be the "water of choice", however, it was also under investigation and found to have contaminates. thanks. __________________ traveling with aloha the coconut wireless

Jan 9th, 2005, 05:13	#2
jezterbabe Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 29	curious about water 2 I am curious about the best bottled water too. Safest and best tasting...which i know is a matter of opinion.

Jan 9th, 2005, 07:37	#4
coconut wireless traveling with aloha "the coconut wireless" Join Date: May 2004 Location: KAUAI HAWAII USA Posts: 65	Water Mahalo thanks for all of the comments

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New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,395	I bought a bottle of "water" from a small town. To my absolute disgust, I was vinegar! Boy was my face red. I thought I was poisoned for a second. I should of noticed the smell as soon as I opened, but, who really smells the water before they drink? __________________ Mr. Burns "Non-violence never solved anything!"

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Jan 2nd, 2007, 20:40	#5
ewetopia Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vermont Posts: 6	Rough Guide says a study found Kinley, Bisleri and Aquaplus to be the worst bottled water brands in terms of pesticide concentration...

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SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	Even the studies that rate various brands of beverages cannot be trusted and should not be take at face value. If you have faith in the Coca Cola Corporation, go for Kinley. Industry rivalry and NGOs seeking their place in the sun have made the whole pesticide contamination issue a messy controversy that is best avoided. Rail Neer is bottled by a division of Indian Railways, which gives it official sanction, but that's it. Always make sure the seal on the bottle is intact; that may ensure its drinkable pure water and not tap water filled in a recyled bottle. And before throwing away the bottle, do remember to crush it!

Jan 2nd, 2007, 21:22	#12
Marky Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 97	If your worried why not just pick up some iodine drops and water neutraliser?

Jan 2nd, 2007, 21:56	#13
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	There are iodine-based tablets for purifying water --- but can you use drops? NSW--- glad you're still with us!

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SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	Chlorine tablets I've read about, but iodine?

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