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EWWWW! Reusable water bottles found to contain more bacteria than a toilet seat

The main types of bacteria found have an increasing resistance to antibiotics, and could lead to stomach issues.

News 12 Staff

Feb 22, 2024, 9:00 AM

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If you use a reusable water bottle, you might need to wash it more often.

A shocking new investigation by researchers with waterfilterguru.com sent samples from everyday reusable water bottles to a lab.

The average bottle was found to contain more bacteria than a toilet seat.

The main types of bacteria found have an increasing resistance to antibiotics, and could lead to stomach issues.

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