If you drink bottled water often, you’ve probably heard the term BPA and are aware of the controversy surrounding BPA and BPA-free water bottles. So are BPA-free bottles overrated, or are they truly the best way to go?

In short, yes – if you want complete peace of mind you’re drinking the safest, purest water possible, BPA-free bottles are exactly what you need!

BPA Background

If you’re unsure exactly what BPA is or if you should be worried, we are here to help! BPA, short for Bisphenol A, is a chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic. Due to its high resistance to heat and electricity, polycarbonate plastic is used in many products, including water bottles, reusable food containers, electronic equipment and more. However, in the past several years, there has been much debate about the safety of BPA, causing many industries, especially the bottled water industry, to take steps towards producing BPA-free bottles to ensure their customers are drinking the safest water possible.

BPA has been tested for many years, and the current consensus among government regulators and a group of scientists is that exposure to BPA is not harmful, but other scientists claim it can potentially increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and certain cancers. To address concerned consumers, most bottled water companies now offer PET plastic water bottles.

Why PET Plastic Water Bottles?

PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is the type of plastic you see that has a number 1 on the bottom of the bottle. Strong, transparent, light, shatter-resistant – and BPA-free – PET plastic bottles have quickly become popular, and many bottled water companies, including Endless Waters, use them and safe polypropylene bottles (#5).  

It is safe to refill PET plastic bottles – unlike water bottles with BPA, PET bottles don’t leach harmful materials into the water. As a result, it’s also completely safe to drink water that has frozen in a PET plastic bottle and to drink from a PET plastic bottle that has been left in a hot car. It’s no wonder consumers prefer BPA-free bottles – their versatility brings you a new level of convenience and peace of mind.

Over the years, Endless Waters has been dedicated to providing the safest and cleanest drinking bottles – and the best water bottles – to clients in the Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia area. If you’re interested in getting BPA-free bottles delivered to your door, contact us today!