Clearly Filtered: Unbeknownst to many, bottled water typically shares the same source as municipal water, meaning that bottled water is not a cleaner or safer alternative to tap water. Not to mention the risk of microplastics, BPAs, phthalates, and other toxic chemical compounds leaching into your water from the plastic containers it is housed in that can cause long-term health problems. bottled water has historically been found to contain harmful chemicals, not to mention the increased risk of BPA, phthalates, and more from the plastic bottles that it comes in. While the FDA regulates the water within the bottles, it doesn't regulate the plastic bottles themselves. Studies have shown that bottles can leach harmful chemicals into the water over time