Quality comparison of tap water vs. bottled water in the industrial city of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia).

摘要: This study was conducted to compare the quality of bottled water with potabilized desalinated tap water. Fourteen brands local and imported samples were collected from market analyzed for physicochemical parameters in Royal Commission Environmental Laboratory. Results compared 5-year continuous monitoring data different locations Madinat Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah (MYAS) including storage tanks desalination plant. show that there no significant difference Bacteriological test never found positive Similarly, analysis shows persistent Based on hardness analysis, are categorized as soft Trihalomethanes (THMs) also indicates traces disinfection by products (DBPs) present both much less than World Health Organization Protection Agency maximum permissible limits. It is important note distribution network MAYS a high-pressure recirculation chance grow bacteria stagnant pipe lines or houses. Recently, has replaced whole drinking network, which made asbestos-cemented pipes glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes, avoid any asbestos contaminations. these results, it concluded distributed city very good quality, comparable Continuous guarantees safe community. Hence, responsibility encourage peoples drink even better some monitored regularly. cheaper available round clock. Preference over will reduce production flooded market, enormous strain environment, pollution due used empty bottles landfill area help keep clean.