Can You Tell the Difference Between Bottled and Tap Water?

More and more consumers are turning from sodas to bottled water as public health awareness continues to increase. But is bottled water any better than the water from your tap? ABC News' Dr. Richard Besser challenged people to take the water challenge.

Dec 20, 2013

More and more consumers are turning from sodas to bottled water as public health awareness continues to increase. But is bottled water any better than the water from your tap? ABC News' Dr. Richard Besser challenged people to take the water challenge.

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