Worryingly, that’s more bacteria than the average toilet seat. It also found that 60% of the germs they found on the water bottles were able to make people sick. It’s also a great idea to buy BPA-free plastic bottles where possible or invest in a refillable one made out of glass or stainless steel. While drinking plenty of water this summer is a healthy habit, refilling that plastic bottle again and again could do you more harm than good. “Certain chemicals found in plastic bottles can have effects on every system in our bodies,’ Dr Marilyn Glenville said in a magazine interview.

Source: Hindustan Times June 28, 2017 04:07 UTC