All communities require the availability of clean, safe water in order to survive. As such, it is important that members of these communities maintain a basic understanding of water issues that may affect them and their quality of life. In New Mexico, many citizens have options when it comes to drinking water. Because there are choices, it is important for people to have the necessary information to make informed decisions. Information will be presented to help address the following questions:
- What goes into the choice of drinking tap water or purchasing bottled water?
- What factors are there to consider when making this decision?
- Who can community members go to when they have questions about their drinking water
This white paper will compare tap water and bottled water in New Mexico through four lenses: quality, availability, cleanliness, and taste.