The farm town of Alamosa, Colo. has a major problem: salmonella in its tap water supply. According to the Associated Press: More than 300 of Alamosa’s 8,500 people have been sickened since the first victims showed symptoms on March 7. Some 73 cases have been confirmed, with 11 people requiring hospitalization. Half the victims have been under age 11.

Despite many of the inaccuracies perpetuated into the media about bottled water, consumers know better when it comes to the facts about this valued product: people appreciate the convenience, the healthfulness, and good taste of bottled water brands.

Ban bottled water or keep it as a healthy beverage choice? Pam Mulder gets it right in this letter to the editor.