Bottled water certainly has a valuable place as a beverage, especially during a water emergency. But because your tap water most likely meets all federal, state or provincial drinking water standards, there's no need to buy bottled water outside of an emergency.

Bottled water certainly has a valuable place as a beverage, especially during a water emergency. But because your tap water most likely meets all federal, state or provincial drinking water standards, there's no need to buy bottled water outside of an emergency.

The devastating wildfires in Hawaii have been heartbreaking from afar and their widespread impacts on the community continue to unfold. Based on lessons learned from previous wildfires, officials are recommending people in Hawaii, especially those in hard-hit Maui, use bottled water or fill jugs at water tankers (called water buffalos) until safe drinking water service is restored.

While it is well documented that we should all drink plenty of water, it gets a little murky when determining how much.

Do we need to dump old water out of water bottles?

While bottled water serves a valuable purpose as a beverage, there are some drawbacks of which to be aware.

A widely distributed Associated Press story published in late January reports that despite new federal investments in water systems, "fewer Americans trust the water coming out of their taps." It’s a thoughtful piece that explores how water quality problems in one community can erode trust in tap water across the country.

A new study about bottled water has brought the discussion of whether and when consumers should buy bottled water.

Your tap water is safe to drink and use to wash away germs

We all know water isn't free, but $100,000 for a liter might be a little extreme.