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This week's environmental controversy focuses on bottled water in terms of its health, safety, and financial issues.
People disagree on whether government or private groups should be designated to promote healthier water.
What is your position? Review the background information. Then using the references along with resources from your own research, write a 1-2 page response to the questions below.
Remember to cite your sources using proper APA format. Background Information Critics of bottled water note that the products often contain dangerous bacteria and other contaminants.
They argue that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to better regulate the contents of bottled water. Others argue that media watchdog groups and competition within the private sector, rather than more regulations, are the best solutions for improving the quality of bottled water.
References References Use these references to help answer the questions that follow. You may want to also search the Internet for additional resources.
Bottled water: More than just a story about sales growth; Stringent federal, state and industry standards help ensure safety, quality and good taste. (2007, April 9). PR Newswire. Retrieved October 8, 2009, from ProQuest Newsstand. (Document ID: 1251895191). Link to article Lisa Turner. (2001, December).
Toxins on tap? Better Nutrition, 63(12), 48-50. Retrieved October 8, 2009, from Research Library. (Document ID: 90062665). Link to article Brown, J. (2008, May).
Water pressure. Vegetarian Times,(358), 29-31,6. Retrieved October 8, 2009, from Research Library. (Document ID: 1466274691). Link to article Krogstad, A. (2009, January).
Purifying the business of selling water. E : the Environmental Magazine, 20(1), 10-11. Retrieved October 8, 2009, from Research Library. (Document ID: 1626604811). Link to article Knopper, M. (2008, May). Bottled water backlash. E : the Environmental Magazine, 19(3), 36-39. Retrieved October 8, 2009, from Research Library. (Document ID: 1475949361).
Link to article Questions Based on what you have read, do you believe that pollution standards should be established for bottled water?
What arguments most influenced your decision?
How would you explain your position to someone who disagrees with you?
Please cite all sources used within the paper. Please answer the questions.
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