Public Health Alert: 35% of Bottled Water Fails PSQCA Standards — Beware Contaminated Drinking Water

According to the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), 35% of bottled water samples are substandard and can be harmful. This notice warns consumers about health risks from contaminated bottled water and emphasizes that untreated or improperly treated water can cause illness.

Key points and recommendations:

• PSQCA finding: 35% of bottled water samples tested were found unsafe.
• Health risk: Consumption of contaminated water can lead to disease; bottled water stored for long periods or produced without proper treatment may be unsafe.
• Treatment options: Use properly installed and maintained reverse osmosis (RO) systems, desalination where appropriate, or other certified purification technologies to ensure drinking water safety.
• Standards: Ensure water sources and packaged water comply with relevant purity and safety standards (PSQCA/Purity Standards).
• Practical advice: Prefer certified suppliers, check labeling and expiry, avoid using dubious or long-stored bottled water for homes, offices, schools, and events.

For further information or assistance, contact the numbers listed in the notice: 0329-2235331; 021-34527471; 34529702.