The World Wildlife Fund International report is part of the organization's campaign to improve the quality and safety of tap water. Biksham Gujja of the organization told Reuters the group is considering a public awareness drive in Europe to draw attention to the issue. The manufacture and disposal of plastic causes toxic chemicals to be released into the environment. Furthermore, the group worries about release of carbon dioxide, a major threat to the ozone, from the transportation of bottled water. The report said billions of gallons of bottled water are consumed outside of the country of their origin.
Clean water is a basic right.
Protecting our rivers, streams and wetlands will help ensure that tap water remains a service which delivers good quality drinking water for everyone at a fair price.