Is Costco Bottled Water Worse? Expert Issues Surprising Warning

Experts have issued a warning against Costco’s bottled water because it undergoes a treatment process before it hits store shelves. But is that really an outlier worth worrying about? That’s up to you, the customer.

TikTok account oasis (@live__oasis) is a company that aims to connect people to “healthier, cleaner water sources” by collecting data about water, brands, and filters. In a video posted on April 16, Cormack, who runs the account, warns users about the quality of Kirkland brand bottled water. “This is for all the Costco lovers out there,” he says.

Cormac admits that he used to be a “huge Costco fan” himself. That was until I learned that Costco sources its bottled water from Niagra Bottling. He said the company is “basically a giant bottle labeling service,” and the barrier “is made of plastic, so it contains thousands of nanoplastics that can get into your blood brain.” “

Cormack said the company’s own data shows the water contains 10 times more total trihalomethanes than Oasis guidelines and some radioactivity. “However, it is important to note that these were below the legal limit,” he says.

He continues: “The main reason we docked this water is because it comes from the city’s water supply, which means it requires a lot of treatment and a high The minerals are added back in at the end of the process. You can check the exact amount for yourself. hereThen check out our purified columns for verified water reports. ”

The video has been viewed more than 1.1 million times as of Saturday. In the comments, some users voiced their concerns and others expressed their opposition.

“Costco water is my favorite so I’m going to pretend I didn’t hear this information,” one user wrote.

A second user said he would continue drinking. “I’m 67 years old and I survived by drinking water from a hose as a kid. I’m confident I can survive with Costco water,” they wrote.

Another user asked, “But is there any ‘good quality, affordable and accessible’ bottled water?” Cormack says, “Check out Oasis to see the best reviews. But the best water is naturally more expensive.”

But one user said: “Another study said Costco water is the best…” Cormack replied, “What was that data?”

Is Costco bottled water bad for you?

Scientific research shows that plastic particles found in bottled water may actually be found in human blood and other organs. However, according to National Institutes of Health“The potential health effects of these tiny pieces of plastic are still unproven and unknown. Nanoparticles’ small size makes them particularly difficult to detect and study.”

Then, water treatmentthe process is complex and involves several different stages to ensure it is safe for human consumption.

The Daily Dot reached out to Cormack via email and Costco via its media contact form for comment.

Cormack writes: “Our mission is to provide everyone with scientific health data about drinking water and health products, so we’re thrilled that so many people are discovering what’s in their Costco water. We hope this recognition will lead to greater brand transparency and improved water quality.”