date:Aug 20, 2014
governing the safety and quality of bottled water must be at least as stringent as the U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) standards for tap water. In fact, bottled water regulations are more stringent than tap water standards when it comes to lead levels, coliform bacteria, and E. coli.
All packaged foods and beverage products, including bottled water, have extensive federal labeling requirements. This includes listing the type of water in the container; the ingredients; the name and place of busi