Questions and Answers
What year will 2/3 of the population lack access to clean drinking water?
2030
When we treat water as a commodity, what does it become?
Corporate controlled
How many bottles of water did Americans purchase in 2007?
More than 29B
How much of the Earth's surface is covered by water?
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How much of Earth's water is drinkable?
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How much does Poland Springs cost Nestle to extract, process, and package water?
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Who are the 3 largest water bottling corporations?
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Who said, 'There is enough water for human need but not enough for human greed'?
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How much does the World Bank value the world water market?
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Why will it be an issue to access clean water in the next 20-25 years?
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How many states had a drought in 2007?
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Which bottled water brand pumped over 400,000 gallons of water a day during the height of the 2007 drought in Raleigh, NC?
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How much water did Coca-Cola pump from the lake in Atlanta during a level 4 drought in 2007?
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What do bottled water companies say in their advertisements that imply tap water isn't healthy?
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What percentage of bottled water is just filtered tap water?
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Where does the plastic used for the bottles come from?
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Paraxylene is linked to causing?
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714M gallons of oil per year is enough to fuel?
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How much higher have birth defects risen in Corpus Christi, TX?
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What is the company called that makes paraxylene in Corpus Christi, TX?
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How many people at the FDA are responsible for overseeing bottled water regulations?
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Does the FDA have control over intrastate or interstate commerce?
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How much is water purchased for within state lines?
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Do bottled water manufacturers test their own products?
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Are bottled water manufacturers required to submit their test reports to the FDA?
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Do municipal water sources test their own sources and products?
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Are municipal water sources required to submit their test reports to the FDA?
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BPA (Bisphenol A) is linked to?
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How many peer-reviewed studies on BPA did the National Institute of Health review?
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How many studies did the FDA review that were from the bottling industry?
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How many internationally recognized scientists express their concern over BPA?
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What is the average of the world recycling of beverage containers?
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What is the average of how much the US recycles their beverage containers?
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How many states have container deposit legislation?
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What is the return rate of the states that have a 5 cent deposit?
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What is the return rate of the states that have a 10 cent deposit?
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How many Americans don't have curbside recycling?
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How much more plastic did the Western Pacific Garbage Patch have than plankton in 1999?
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How much more plastic did the Western Pacific Garbage Patch have than plankton in 2008?
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Name 3 things we can do to help the environment.
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Study Notes
Water Access and Quality
- By 2030, an estimated two-thirds of the global population may lack access to clean drinking water.
- Climate change is identified as a major factor threatening future access to clean water within the next 20-25 years.
Water Bottling Industry
- In 2007, Americans bought over 29 billion bottles of water.
- The three largest water bottling corporations are Nestlé, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi.
- Nestlé's Poland Springs brand extracts, processes, and packages water at a cost of 6 to 11 cents per gallon.
Water Statistics
- Approximately 75% of the Earth's surface is water, but only about 1% is drinkable.
- During a severe drought in 2007, 35 states experienced water shortages.
Environmental and Health Concerns
- Bottled water companies often imply that tap water is unhealthy by using terms like "pure," "healthy," "clean," and "safe" in advertisements.
- About 40% of bottled water is simply filtered tap water.
- The production of plastic bottles involves oil refineries and petroleum chemical plants.
Chemical Risks
- Paraxylene, a chemical involved in plastic production, is associated with cancer risks.
- BPA (Bisphenol A) is linked to various health issues, including birth defects, breast cancer, and liver disease.
Regulatory Oversight
- Only one person at the FDA is responsible for overseeing bottled water regulations.
- The FDA has control over interstate commerce but not intrastate.
- Bottled water manufacturers are not required to submit testing reports to the FDA, unlike municipal water sources, which must comply.
Recycling Statistics
- Global recycling rates for beverage containers average 50%, while the U.S. lags at 20%.
- Eleven states have container deposit legislation, leading to higher return rates for recyclable containers (70% for 5 cent deposits, 97% for 10 cent deposits).
Plastic Pollution
- The Western Pacific Garbage Patch contained six times more plastic than plankton in 1999, which increased to 46 times more plastic than plankton by 2008.
Environmental Actions
- To help the environment, individuals can be mindful consumers, purchase water filters, and advocate for repair of local water infrastructure.
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Test your knowledge on the key themes from the documentary 'Tapped'. This quiz covers critical statistics and concepts regarding water scarcity, commercialization of water, and public perception of bottled water. Challenge yourself and learn more about this vital global issue.
