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More and more people are realising the risks associated with drinking water straight from plastic bottles. In the past, people usually kept their water supply in metal or glass containers. The introduction of plastic, with its selling factors including portability, affordability, and durability, drove conventional bottles out of the market. Even while the water seems OK, you may drink in many dangerous chemicals and particles without realising it. The containers in which your filtered water is stored likely contain these chemical particles. Thankfully, metal water bottles are making a comeback. Many individuals now prefer metal water bottles rather than plastic ones because of the potential health risks associated with plastic water bottles, both reusable and disposable. Metal water bottles are convenient, but it might be difficult for a consumer to know which one to buy or which qualities are most important. Don't go just yet; this article has suggestions.
Aluminium, stainless steel, and copper water bottles are the most widely available metal options. They're better for the environment and can be recycled indefinitely, but which material makes the best water bottle?
Aluminium water bottles
Aluminium is a chic and lightweight material. However, drinking from an aluminium container might be hazardous to your health if it is of poor quality metal. Aluminium, found in cans, bottles, pots and pans, has been suspected of contributing to the development of Alzheimer's disease. Since aluminium is an acid-reactive metal, it requires a plastic liner to be considered a safe drinking vessel. This liner could leach harmful chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) or microplastics into the water supply.
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Caution & Tips
Go for a BPA-free aluminium water bottle. However, keep a check on it. Over time, the liner can become scratched or damaged, especially if the bottle is filled with hot beverages, exposing the aluminium. This metal also melts at lower temperatures. Bacteria may be able to live for longer in an aluminium bottle since it is not dishwasher safe and should not be cleaned at high temperatures.
Stainless steel water bottles
Stainless steel bottle, Image Credit: Pexels
A water bottle made of high-quality stainless steel is safer than other metal bottles. Stainless steel doesn't require a liner because it is non-toxic. Even if the bottle breaks or is filled with hot liquids like tea or coffee, this metal will not release any harmful compounds into the beverage. Since stainless steel bottles can be sterilised in the dishwasher, bacteria growth is inhibited even further when water is stored in them. Cleaning your water bottle with soap and hot water regularly is an easy way to prevent the growth of bacteria.
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Caution & Tips
It has been discovered that popular brands of insulated stainless-steel water bottles contain components with a dangerous amount of lead. Low-quality double-walled stainless-steel bottles often have a lead sealing dot at the bottom. The ideal material for a water bottle is 18/8 food-grade stainless steel, so you know the water you're putting in it is safe to drink. This grade of stainless steel is one of the best on the market due to its metal content of 18% chromium and 8% nickel.
Copper water bottles
Because of its oligodynamic characteristics, copper is an excellent material for water storage vessels. And they are highly effective in killing any and all waterborne bacteria and viruses. Copper's ultrafine particles leak into water over time when stored in copper containers. As a result, the water takes on copper's beneficial qualities.
Copper water bottle, Image Credit: HealthShots
There are curative and preventative elements in this water that make it helpful in warding off a wide range of illnesses. Copper storage jars have been shown to have beneficial benefits in a number of Ayurveda literature, including those dealing with water.
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Real copper has a characteristic reddish-orange colour because it absorbs blue-green light. If your bottle doesn't glow a bright reddish orange when held up to the light, it's probably not made of copper. If the bottle does not repel the magnet, it is most likely not composed of copper. The sound of genuine copper is pleasant and resonant, not harsh.
