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April 23rd, 2007

Perception of Drinking Water

Posted in LifeSpices News, Surveys, Water by Indra | Email Email

Results of survey - Perception of Drinking Water

Here are the results of a recent survey used as a contest on our site.  

 Date survey posted: April 1- 20, 2007

Total Number of responses: 166

Survey Type: Multiple Choice

1.  Do you use a water purification system in the home?

  • 54% said no
  • 40% indicated they use a counter-top unit
  • 1% Use a tap installed system (e.g. Faucet Filter)
  • 5% use an under the sink system

2.  How safe in your opinion is tap water for drinking or cooking?

  • 53% felt tap water was safe for cooking and drinking
  • 26% indicated it was safe for  cooking but not drinking
  • 20% felt it was not Safe at all
  • 1% had not given much thought to the issue

3.  How safe in your opinion is municipally tested water?

  • 72% felt it was moderately safe
  • 22% indicated it was very safe
  • 7% felt it was not safe at all