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There's a lot more than just water inside your bottled cooler...
What Is BPA?
Bis phenol A is a chemical compound found in some hard, clear, lightweight plastics
and resins. It's used in the production of various types of food and drink containers, it is used in the production of the 5 gallon water cooler bottles.
In January 2010 the FDA finally shifted their stance on BPA and has classified BPA as a "chemical of concern". The FDA is encouraging the public to limit their
exposure to this chemical. This is a direct quote from the official government update on Bisphenol-A: "... FDA is supporting reasonable steps to reduce human exposure to BPA, including actions by industry and recommendations to consumers on food preparation." To read the full FDA update visit: www.fda.gov
In a study published in September 2008 in the Journal of the American Medical
Association, adults with higher BPA levels in their urine were linked to higher risks
for heart disease and diabetes. According to USA TODAY: Other Health Risks Associated With BPA in Rodents include: Breast Cancer, Hyperactivity, Sperm Defects, Prostate Cancer & Disease, Impaired Immune Function, Impaired Reproductive Development.
Bis phenol A is a chemical compound found in some hard, clear, lightweight plastics
and resins. It's used in the production of various types of food and drink containers, it is used in the production of the 5 gallon water cooler bottles.
In January 2010 the FDA finally shifted their stance on BPA and has classified BPA as a "chemical of concern". The FDA is encouraging the public to limit their
exposure to this chemical. This is a direct quote from the official government update on Bisphenol-A: "... FDA is supporting reasonable steps to reduce human exposure to BPA, including actions by industry and recommendations to consumers on food preparation." To read the full FDA update visit: www.fda.gov
In a study published in September 2008 in the Journal of the American Medical
Association, adults with higher BPA levels in their urine were linked to higher risks
for heart disease and diabetes. According to USA TODAY: Other Health Risks Associated With BPA in Rodents include: Breast Cancer, Hyperactivity, Sperm Defects, Prostate Cancer & Disease, Impaired Immune Function, Impaired Reproductive Development.
BPA Isn't The Only Contaminent in Your Cup...
CROSS CONTAMINATION:
5 gallon water bottles are prime candidates for cross contamination because the
customers must handle the bottle in order to replace it when one is empty. When anyone removes the cap from the bottle, the only way to position it on the cooler is to place their hand around the neck of the bottle. This means whatever germs or bacteria that are on the hands of the person handling the bottle are now transferred right into the water reservoir.
BACTERIA BUILD UP IN BOTTLE:
Many people have no idea that bacteria will grow inside of a water cooler unless the
cooler is being PROPERLY sanitized on a regular basis. As water sits stagnant in
an often times plastic reservoir, bio-film/algae colonization begins. The unsealed
reservoir is dark, wet and exposed to air; this creates the ideal breeding ground
for the bio-film, which is a slimy layer of Algae, Bacteria, Fungi, and Protozoa
AIRBORNE CONTAMINATES:
In order for water to flow out of the bottle, it has to be replaced by air. Everyone is
familiar with the "glut-glut" noise and rising bubbles generated in the cooler when water flows out. The air that causes this is coming from the space outside and around the water cooler. Therefore, any airborne contaminants are being transferred into the water supply. In environments such as printing companies and auto body shops, strong and dangerous chemicals in the air finds their way into the bottled water cooler.
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