Say No to Bottled Water

According to this article at Bottled Water Blues,

"All plastic bottles leach synthetic chemicals into water, some more than others. Even the popular refillable polycarbonate water bottles are known to release BPA (Bisphenol A) into the water."

Home water filters and refillable bottles are the best alternatives to bottled water.

We have a whole water infrastructure that is much cheaper to use than bottled water. According to the New York Times,

"Drinking the recommended daily amount of water using bottled water can cost an average of $1,400 per year; drinking the same amount from the tap costs around 49 cents for the year."

As for the quality part, that is a little more complicated and depends on where you live. In the United States, the New York Times completed a study in 2009 called Toxic Waters and found that "the 35-year-old federal law regulating tap water is so out of date that the water Americans drink can pose what scientists say are serious health risks - and still be legal."

If you are from the U.S., you can enter your State at the New York Times site and find out what the study found about your drinking water. In Indiana where I live, the report showed two contaminants above the legal limits, and one below the legal limits but above health guidelines.

However, you can still drink your tap water if you install filters. We installed a reverse osmosis filtration system under our sink which takes care of these contaminants.

If you don't like the taste or are worried about the safety of your tap water, maybe a home water filter system is for you. Water filters are becoming increasingly popular to ensure the safety of your drinking water. Visit the site below to learn more about carbon and reverse osmosis water filtration systems, whether for a single tap or the whole home.

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