Recent water quality crises in the United States, and recognition of the health importance of
drinking water in lieu of sugar-sweetened beverages, have raised interest in water safety …

The islands of the South Pacific contribute a fraction of the mis-managed plastics in the
world's ocean, yet the region is one of the main recipients of its impacts. Based on expert …

While in many countries, people have access to cheap and safe potable tap water, the
global consumption of bottled water is rising. Flanders, Belgium, where this study is located …

Consumers satisfaction with water and service quality are not always in line with monitored
water and service quality compliance. Reducing the difference between perceptions and …

Provision of safe drinking water by water utilities is challenged by disturbances to water
quality that have become increasingly frequent due to global changes and anthropogenic …

Sensory property (taste and odor, T&O) has become an essential factor in the assessment
and selection of drinking water. In addition to odor issues, the taste of drinking water has …

Public perception of drinking water quality and safety results from the interaction of multiple
factors, including the public engagement, which requires sufficient knowledge and …

Insufficient water intake is associated with adverse health outcomes, including chronic
disease prevalence and mortality. Adherence to Institute of Medicine total water intake (TWI) …

Abstract Background In the United States, problems with the provision of safe, affordable
water have resulted in an increasing number of adults who avoid their tap water, which …

Research has found an association between the perceived sustainability and healthiness of
foods and meals between individual consumers. The current study aimed to investigate …