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Can You Drink Tap Water in Bishops Stortford?
We don't have enough information to make a specific recommendation about the safety of drinking tap water in Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom.
However, based on information from nearby locations, the average water score in United Kingdom is a out of 100.
Tap Safe includes data from many publicly available sources, including the WHO (World Health Organization), CDC (Center for Disease Control), and user submitted databases, but unfortunately there's not enough data about Bishops Stortford.
To see user submitted ratings of the water quality for United Kingdom, see the "User Submitted Ratings" box on this page.
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As the debate over bottled water rages on, many consumers are trying to determine if tap water is as safe as the bottle. Some of the reasons for the controversy are explained below.
The United States has a law that states you must use bottled water that is "tainted with lead." Since lead is naturally occurring, it is not really the problem; it is the presence of the metal in the water. Bottled water does have its disadvantages though.
If you buy bottled water from the U.K. and there is a problem, you will have no recourse. You cannot bring the product to court or file a lawsuit. This is because bottled water is considered a personal possession and is exempt from all regulations under the Environmental Protection Agency. You do have the option of reporting your concerns to the government and get help.
Some countries have laws that make it illegal to sell tap water. There are other countries that do not have any laws at all and have banned
The estimated price of bottled water
$1.21 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
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The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Bishops Stortford, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
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Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.