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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?

<p>75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much of Earth's water is drinkable?

<p>1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much does Poland Springs cost Nestle to extract, process, and package water?

<p>6 to 11 cents per gal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the 3 largest water bottling corporations?

<p>Nestle, Coke, Pepsi</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who said, 'There is enough water for human need but not enough for human greed'?

<p>Mahatma Gandhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much does the World Bank value the world water market?

<p>800B</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why will it be an issue to access clean water in the next 20-25 years?

<p>Climate Change</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many states had a drought in 2007?

<p>35</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bottled water brand pumped over 400,000 gallons of water a day during the height of the 2007 drought in Raleigh, NC?

<p>Pepsi</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much water did Coca-Cola pump from the lake in Atlanta during a level 4 drought in 2007?

<p>118M</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do bottled water companies say in their advertisements that imply tap water isn't healthy?

<p>Pure, Healthy, Clean and Safe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of bottled water is just filtered tap water?

<p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the plastic used for the bottles come from?

<p>Oil refineries and petroleum chemical plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

Paraxylene is linked to causing?

<p>Cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

714M gallons of oil per year is enough to fuel?

<p>100,000 cars</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much higher have birth defects risen in Corpus Christi, TX?

<p>84%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the company called that makes paraxylene in Corpus Christi, TX?

<p>Flint Hills</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people at the FDA are responsible for overseeing bottled water regulations?

<p>1 person</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does the FDA have control over intrastate or interstate commerce?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much is water purchased for within state lines?

<p>60-70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do bottled water manufacturers test their own products?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are bottled water manufacturers required to submit their test reports to the FDA?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do municipal water sources test their own sources and products?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are municipal water sources required to submit their test reports to the FDA?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

BPA (Bisphenol A) is linked to?

<p>Birth defects, breast cancer, and liver disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many peer-reviewed studies on BPA did the National Institute of Health review?

<p>700</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many studies did the FDA review that were from the bottling industry?

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many internationally recognized scientists express their concern over BPA?

<p>38</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average of the world recycling of beverage containers?

<p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average of how much the US recycles their beverage containers?

<p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many states have container deposit legislation?

<p>11</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the return rate of the states that have a 5 cent deposit?

<p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the return rate of the states that have a 10 cent deposit?

<p>97%</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Americans don't have curbside recycling?

<p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much more plastic did the Western Pacific Garbage Patch have than plankton in 1999?

<p>6 times</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much more plastic did the Western Pacific Garbage Patch have than plankton in 2008?

<p>46 times</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name 3 things we can do to help the environment.

<p>Be a mindful consumer, Buy a water filter, Tell local officials to repair our water infrastructure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

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