The highest quality water may not be that expensive bottled spring water after all. Not only are those disposable plastic bottles an environmental nightmare, a study conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NDRC) revealed that one third of bottled water tested contained some level of contamination, while city tap water is subject to much more rigorous testing and purity standards. You’re better off drinking from the tap, and if you’re still worried about contaminants, you can buy a filter, such as Brita or Pur.

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Posted by Gillian Aldrich, Features Editor