TAP WATER
Tap water is certainly cheaper and more convenient than buying bottled water, and obviously a healthier option
than soft drinks. The main concern with tap water is the mystery of what may have trickled down the water chain and
into your city's water source. The Environmental Working Group found 315
pollutants in
America's tap water since 2004, and over half of these
pollutants are completely unregulated and can legally exist in any amount.
When you can’t be sure of the quality of the
water you’re drinking, why wouldn’t you choose a dependable, high-quality water instead?
BOTTLED WATER
Americans will spend an estimated $9.8 billion on
bottled water this year. This will
create 4 billion pounds of trash, which will cost our communities $70 million
to clean up. Bottled water is not safer, better
tasting, or more convenient than tap water.
So why do Americans keep reaching for more and more bottled water?
Bottled water is inaccurately perceived as the
healthiest water choice. Companies portray images of clean mountain streams and
bubbling brooks of pure water, but the reality is that more than half of all
bottled water is derived from municipal water. Unlike municipal water
suppliers, private bottlers are not required to publish their water source or
quality tests.
Sometimes, bottled water
does not undergo enough of a purification process. A four-year study by the
Natural Resources Defense Council found that 1/3 of the bottled water tested
contained levels of contamination which exceeded allowable limits.
Bottled water also presents an economical dilemma. Ounce
for ounce, bottled water can cost more than gasoline and anywhere from 250 to
10,000 times more than tap water.
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