Danger! Will Robinson Danger!!!

Did you know that the plastic called Polyethylene Terephthalate or (PET) used in the manufacturing of the plastic bottles that hold your mineral water contain a potentially carcinogenic element called diethylhydroxylamine better known as DEHA. The bottles are safe for a one time use only; if you must keep them longer it should be for no longer than a few days, a week max, and keep them away from heat as well. Repeated washing and rinsing can cause the plastic to break down and the carcinogens (cancer causing chemical agents) can leak into the water that you are drinking. It is much safer to invest in a water bottle that is made for multiple time usage. There are other forms of plastics that are better suited for multiple use beverage containers; such as PC better known as Polycarbonate, Which brings me to my next point, Bottled water is comprehensively regulated as a food product by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Plastic food and beverage containers, including polycarbonate plastic made with BPA, must meet or exceed all FDA requirements. FDA clears all food-contact plastics for their intended use based on migration and safety data. A very common polycarbonate manufacturer is, Nalge Nunc also known as Nalgene. Polycarbonate plastic has been the material of choice for food and beverage product containers for nearly 50 years because it is lightweight, highly shatter-resistant, and transparent. During that time, many studies have been conducted to assess the potential for trace levels of BPA to migrate from polycarbonate bottles into foods or beverages. The conclusions from those studies and comprehensive safety evaluations by government bodies worldwide are that polycarbonate bottles are safe for consumer use.