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George Hyde

‘One of the biggest scams’: Study uncovers the downsides of bottled water fad

Young woman recycling plastic bottles. Image: Getty

The growth of the bottled water industry in Australia has led to increased scrutiny of its impact on access to safe drinking sources, the public’s perception of tap water and the environment.

The Asia-Pacific region is the biggest consumer of bottled water in the world at 49 per cent of total consumption, followed by North America and Europe, according to a report from the United Nations University Institute for Water.

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