Surface water systems can be more vulnerable to drought and seasonal variation but they also offer more manageable large scale treatment compared to fragmented groundwater sources. The upcoming Lake Palestine connection will expand capacity and diversify sources which is a prudent step given the growth in population and industry.
The misconception that bottled water is inherently safer than tap water is one of the more effective pieces of marketing ever pushed on the public. Municipal water systems are subject to far more stringent testing requirements than most bottled water companies. The 40,000 to 50,000 monthly tests that Dallas conducts are a testament to how closely public water quality is monitored. Bottled water often comes from similar sources to tap and in some cases is literally municipal water placed in packaging and sold at a markup.
Surface water systems can be more vulnerable to drought and seasonal variation but they also offer more manageable large scale treatment compared to fragmented groundwater sources. The upcoming Lake Palestine connection will expand capacity and diversify sources which is a prudent step given the growth in population and industry.
The misconception that bottled water is inherently safer than tap water is one of the more effective pieces of marketing ever pushed on the public. Municipal water systems are subject to far more stringent testing requirements than most bottled water companies. The 40,000 to 50,000 monthly tests that Dallas conducts are a testament to how closely public water quality is monitored. Bottled water often comes from similar sources to tap and in some cases is literally municipal water placed in packaging and sold at a markup.