There are many many creatures in water. Most of these organisms are harmless to people, but some can cause diseases. Polluted water often has more of the harmful types of microscopic organisms. This is why it is important for us to protect and treat our water. All the questions above were submited by 3rd grade students from Garfield Elementary School in Clarinda, Iowa.
Most people are very surprised to learn that the definition of bottled water is just that.
Water put in a bottle. This means that the water you buy in a bottle is water from a tap, just someone else's tap. This water does not have to be treated any more than water from your tap does. But you should be aware of what you are buying. Read the label or call the customer service number on the bottled water you drink to find out the source and amount of treatment received by that bottler.