Should We Drink Tata Copper Sulphate Bottled Water? Is it Safe?
In Delhi, a guy expressed disapproval of one of the substances on the label of the bottled water he was given. A photo of a Tata bottle with "copper sulfate" listed as one among its contents was posted by Deedy Das, a US resident who was in india at the time.
Das emphadata-sized that the label reads "copper sulfate, and not copper," even though many claimed the water's copper concentration was below the WHO's recommended standards.
Is the water in Tata's bottles safe to consume? We asked a doctor to find out. Let's go over Das's posts first, though, before he shares his thoughts.
Das emphadata-sized that the label reads "copper sulfate, and not copper," even though many claimed the water's copper concentration was below the WHO's recommended standards.
Is the water in Tata's bottles safe to consume? We asked a doctor to find out. Let's go over Das's posts first, though, before he shares his thoughts.
Das's Post on X
Das shared a picture of the Tata bottle and wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter), "Was just served copper Sulphate water 'with the goodness of copper' in Delhi."
He added, "Turns out it's extremely toxic and terrible for you (even though it's 0.0004%). The only website that says otherwise is Tata Copper."
"Why not just have plain water? What the hell?" he further stressed.
He added, "Turns out it's extremely toxic and terrible for you (even though it's 0.0004%). The only website that says otherwise is Tata Copper."
"Why not just have plain water? What the hell?" he further stressed.
Internet disagrees with Das
Das's post was given perspective by other users. According to WHO norms, copper sulfate is listed as 0.0004% in Tata copper Water, which is a safe, trace level. It is not poisonous at this dose and supplies vital copper for health. It is untrue to say that it is hazardous.
According to a WHO report on copper in water, "Contaminations of copper exceeding 1 mg/l may cause staining of laundry and sanitary ware." copper also gives watercolor and an unwanted bitter flavor at concentrations higher than 5 mg/l. At the 2 mg/l health-based guideline value, copper should be okay even if it might cause taste.
According to a WHO report on copper in water, "Contaminations of copper exceeding 1 mg/l may cause staining of laundry and sanitary ware." copper also gives watercolor and an unwanted bitter flavor at concentrations higher than 5 mg/l. At the 2 mg/l health-based guideline value, copper should be okay even if it might cause taste.
What did the doctor say?
For professional opinions, india Herald contacted RTI activist Dr. vivek Pandey. He said that drinking Tata's bottled water is safe.
"Copper sulfate is a chemical that is sometimes added to water in very small amounts, like 0.00041%, to control algae growth," Dr. Pandey noted. It complies with World health Organization (WHO) safety regulations and is safe to consume at this low level.
"Copper is also a necessary nutrient for the body, helping with iron use and enzyme functions," he stated.
"Copper sulfate is a chemical that is sometimes added to water in very small amounts, like 0.00041%, to control algae growth," Dr. Pandey noted. It complies with World health Organization (WHO) safety regulations and is safe to consume at this low level.
"Copper is also a necessary nutrient for the body, helping with iron use and enzyme functions," he stated.
However, excessive copper consumption might result in gastrointestinal issues including nausea, Dr. Pandey added. The WHO permits drinking water to include up to 2 mg/L of copper, which is far higher than what is found in Tata's bottled water. This indicates that the bottled water's level is safe. However, because their bodies are unable to effectively handle copper, those with uncommon medical problems, such as Wilson's disease, should exercise caution.