ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Council for Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) on Tuesday declared 26 bottled water brands unsafe for human consumption due to chemical or microbiological contamination. The announcement covers findings from the third quarter of 2025 (July–September).
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PCRWR collected 205 samples of bottled and mineral water from 21 major cities across the country. Results were compared against standards set by the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), revealing that 26 brands failed to meet safety criteria.
“The poor quality of drinking water has forced many citizens to buy bottled water. However, a number of mineral water companies were found selling contaminated water,” PCRWR said in a statement, urging public caution.
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Chemical contamination was found in several brands. Excess sodium was detected in Pure Drinking Water, Premium Drinking Water, Eltsen, and Purifa, while arsenic contamination was reported in Natural Pure Life, Aqua Nest, Premium Safa Purified Water, Piyo Pani Bottled Drinking Water, and Wolga.
Bacterial contamination rendered 17 brands microbiologically unsafe. These included A2Z Pure Drinking Water, New Mehran, Zalmi, Pure Life, Deer Drinking Water, Dream Pure, Gulf, Crystal Aqua, Ruha Water, Fresh Aqua, Asia Healthy Drinking Water, Isberg, Lasani, Wolga, and Maya Premium Drinking Water.
PCRWR emphasized that consumers should verify the quality of bottled water brands before purchase and remain cautious about potential health risks. The monitoring is part of the government’s mandate to ensure public health and transparency in bottled water safety.
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Officials encouraged citizens to report any suspected contaminated water to local authorities and follow updates from PCRWR to safeguard their families from waterborne illnesses.