Many people believe that bottled water is safer than tap water and that plastic bottles get recycled. However, think before you drink – you maybe surprised about some facts that will help you kick the bottled water habit. 40% of the bottled water sold in the U.S. is filtered tap water. 70% of bottled water does not cross state lines making it exempt from FDA oversight. Studies have found fertilizer, pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, and other chemicals in bottled water. Tap water costs about $0.002 per gallon compared to the $0.89 to $8.26 per gallon charge for bottled water. Plastic bottles can...