Bottled Water A $6.5-$7 Billion Industry, Tap 80 Cents To $6.40 Per 1,000 Gallons

Jamie Hale-- Much is being made of the benefits of natural water but all water needs to be processed so that we can drink it.” -- Kevin Prior, Water and Wastewater Chemical Scientist I was watching 60 Minutes last night and Andy Rooney came on and began discussing different types of bottled water. He pointed out that there were hundreds of different types of bottled water on the market. Rooney’s questions asked if bottled water safer than tap water and was there a difference in expen