The Pakistan Council for Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) has announced that 28 bottled water brands have been found unsafe for drinking due to chemical and microbiological contamination.

The assessment was based on 176 water samples collected from 20 cities across Pakistan. These brands did not meet the safety standards set by the Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), making them unsuitable for consumption.

Key Findings:

• Excessive Sodium Levels: Brands including Miran Drinking Water, Pak Aqua, Jel Bottled Water, Neo, Aab-e-Dubai, Eltsen, Pure Water, Aqua Health, Oslo, and More Plus were found to have sodium levels beyond the acceptable range.

• High Arsenic Levels: One Pure Drinking Water, Indus, Premium Safa Purified Water, Orwell, and Natural Pure Life contained arsenic above safe limits.

• Excessive Potassium: Hunza Utter Water exceeded permissible potassium levels.

• Bacterial Contamination: Brands such as SS Water, Sip Sip Premium Drinking Water, Miran Drinking Water, D-Nova, Sky Rain, Neo, Pure Water, Dream Pure, Aqua Sharav Pure Drinking Water, Marvi, Ice Well, Akb Sky, Karakorum Spring Water, More Plus, Essentia, and Life Inn showed bacterial contamination.

The PCRWR has urged consumers to exercise caution when purchasing bottled water, recommending that they choose brands that comply with safety standards to avoid potential health risks.

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