Should I drink bottled water instead?

Bottled water is not regulated to the same level that tap water in California is regulated, but producers spend high dollars on advertising. The cost of bottled water ($1 per 12 oz) is more than 250 times higher than the water that is delivered to your tap at less than a penny per gallon (0.764 cents/gallon) or $0.0007 per 12oz). Bottled water is reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. If bottled water is bottled in a different state, it may not meet the standards set by the State of California that are more stringent than USEPA requirements for some constituents. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

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1. I’ve never heard of disinfection byproducts before, so why am I hearing about this now?
2. Why do we need to add chlorine to the water?
3. What is a THM and how is it formed?
4. How much is a ug/l?
5. What about other water systems?
6. What can I do to lower the THMs at my tap?
7. Are personal home filters effective?
8. Should I drink bottled water instead?