Tap Water: The Benefits Of Drinking Bottled Water

Instead of drinking bottled water that is expensive, exposes people to health risks, and adds to pollution in landfills, people should drink tap water that is readily available, cheaper, and has less health risks. Bottle water is a billion-dollar industry and should not be available for public purchase. "The U.S. public goes through about 50 billion water bottles a year and most of those plastic containers are not recycled," (Royte). Tap water comes from the ground and is readily available for most people in the United States. Tap water is tested by regulatory agencies to ensure drinking water has no chemicals that would be harmful to humans. Tap water is fresh, not stored in plastic bottles, therefore, does not cause environmental pollution

Workplaces, schools, and public areas offer clean tap water free of charge despite the push for bottled water. Tap water has its limitations with portability, however, it is safer due to the government testing and regulations in place to provide clean water for cooking and drinking. Government does regulate bottle water, testing for chemicals, however, this is completed before it is put into their plastic bottles and exposed to the elements of transportation and storage. The public enjoys the convenience of bottled water and lacks the knowledge of transporting issues that puts their health at a higher risk than if they were consuming tap water. Again, tap water should be the choice to stay healthy. The government is aware of economical pollution issues as bottle water purchase is on the rise and recycling is not at an optimal level. Bottle water distributors will continue to supply bottled water because of public demand. Tap water does not need a storage container as it continues to flow once a faucet is turned on, therefore offering a convenience of its own. If there is contamination to the drinking water supply, the government and city officials are quick to let citizens know, however, they lack that same sense of urgency when it comes to the potential risks around bottled