Question

multiple choice question
which of the following statements about the safety of water is true?
o some bottled water actually comes from a municipal tap water supply.
o bottled water is more likely to cause foodborne illness than municipal tap water.
o the fda monitors the safety of the water supply.
o the fda has stricter standards for water safety than the epa.

Explanation:

• Some bottled - water companies source their water from municipal tap water supplies. Municipal tap water is treated and regulated, and then bottled and sold as bottled water.
• Bottled water is generally considered as safe as or safer than municipal tap water in terms of causing foodborne illness as it is also regulated. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) monitors the safety of municipal tap water, while the FDA monitors bottled water. The FDA and EPA have different but comparable standards for water safety.

Answer:

Some bottled water actually comes from a municipal tap water supply.