The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) has declared 23 brands of bottled water unsafe for human consumption due to microbiological or chemical contamination.
For the 2nd quarter of 2024 (April to June), 209 samples of mineral/bottled water brands were collected from 21 cities, out of which 23 brands were found unsafe for human consumption, according to a press release issued here.Â
Four brands (Aqua Qismat, Vivo Water, Ruyaal Silver, Smart) were found to be unsafe due to the presence of higher levels of sodium, three brands (Still, Starlite Water, Premium Safa Purified Water) were found unsafe due to the presence of high level of Arsenic than the permissible limit, while, one brand (Smart Pure Life) was found to be unsafe due to presence of higher levels of Potassium.
Fifteen brands (Fijji, Asha Premium Drinking Water, Water Plus Premium Drinking Water, Neo Health Drinking Water, Cliff Water Healthy Drinking Water, Dream Pure, Samar Indus Drinking Water, Splash Water, Crystal Pure Life, Buxton, Kohinoor, BRO H2O, Oriel, Parwaz Water, Masafi) were found contaminated with bacteria and thus were unsafe for drinking purpose.
PCRWR said that the general public is encouraged to look at the detailed report to know about the status of the water quality of bottled water brands they consume.
PCRWR regularly checks and monitors bottled/mineral water brands and publicizes the results for awareness of public health on a quarterly basis.
why the govt not ban these brands when they not carry good minerals
So, what action is taken against these companies.
Please inform monthly basis to public about it.
Why these thounds of companies are allowed to suck water from Soil which can destroyed the trees and also atmosphere.