Compare Quality Standards for Bottled Water vs. Primary Drinking Water

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Compare Quality Standards for Bottled Water vs. Primary Drinking Water

In this Assignment you will research and compare the quality of Primary Drinking Water vs. Bottled Water in several chemical/contaminant groups. Primary Drinking water quality standards are established by the EPA and the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR). While Bottled Water quality is established in 21CFR165.110. Listed below are six (6) broad Chemical Groups that both standards have set maximum allowable chemical/contaminant levels. Inside each broad Chemical Group, you will find a list of individual chemicals/contaminants allowed in each. Compare the levels of individual chemicals/contaminants in both Primary Drinking Water and Bottled Water. After comparing Primary Drinking Water and Bottled Water standards, what are the differences between the maximum allowable number (MPL) of chemicals/contaminants in both? Is Bottled Water held to a higher standard than Public Drinking Water? Also, interesting to read are the definitions (found on Bottled Water) laid out in 21CFR165.110 (2) Nomenclature

Here are the Six (6) Broad Chemical Groups

Microorganisms

Disinfectants

Disinfection Byproducts

Inorganic Chemicals

Organic Chemicals

Radionuclides