The Pros And Cons Of Bottled Water Vs. Tap Debate

Seventy percent of the human body is comprised of water. This makes drinking water quality vital. The EPA estimates the average adult consumes 1.2 liters daily or 115 gallons of community (tap) water daily while the average consumption of bottled water per capita in the U.S. is in excess of 30.8 gallons per year and is expected to continue to increase according to the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) and the Beverage Marketing Association’s 2013 report. Bottled water costs anywhere from 240 to 10,000 times more per gallon than the average cost of tap, but people’s perception that bottled water is purer, safer or healthier is driven, in part, by strong bottled water marketing campaigns that focus on news reports about crises that involve municipal water supplies. (NRDC, “Bottled Water Pure Drink or Pure Hype”) The sources for both tap and bottled waters as well as additives to either enrich or neutralize contents of water determine the mineral and chemical composition of drinking water. Is bottled water really any purer or healthier than local tap water?

Water is an essential part to human life. We as humans need around eight to twelve cups per day to make up for the fact that throughout normal functions such as breathing and sweating we lose an average of ten cups per day. To make sure that we are healthy and everything runs properly, we must make sure we drink the right amount of water (msnbc.com, 2004). The one question when thinking about water is what type of water will you drink? The biggest controversy is bottled water vs. tap water. Many people in the world today are switching from drinking tap water to drinking bottled water. The number of people who drink bottled water has been rising over the past few decades and by an average of 7% per year. A

Researchers have shown that majority of people spend so much money buying bottled water daily and yet they have tap water that’s almost free. The amount of bottled water consumed per day around the global is more than that of tap water. An article from the USA Today Magazine states, “... demand for bottled water is increasing--producing unnecessary garbage and consuming vast quantities of energy. In the industrial world, bottled water is considered to be healthier than tap water because bottled water costs more than tap water. Bottled water can cost up to 10,000 times more. At as much as $2.50 per liter, bottled water costs more than gasoline.” According to the article, the demand for bottled water is increasing and that’s causing environmental concerns and using a large amount of energy. The industries that manufacture and produce bottled water need a lot of energy to purify the water and make the bottles. It is expensive for retailers to buy bottled

"Every year, 8 million metric tons of plastic end up in our oceans." (Lytle) As a result of discarded water bottles many marine lives are affected every day. There are many issues that affect our everyday life, events which are as small as money for gas to as big as the environment's health. The choice to use tap water or bottled water may be small to some but a big problem to others. Not only does tap water have many benefits, it also does not create the harmful aftermath that bottled water does. Tap water is a better choice in the long run because it improves the environment, is good for people's health and is financially a better choice.

In the essay Bad To the Last Drop the author Standage claims that people are wasting money on bottled water when there is no difference between it and tap water. Water is the one thing that all humans need; it is an essential element to keeping us alive because it helps our bodies stay hydrated and helps regulate temperature by creating sweat. The different ways that people receive water varies, but the two leading ways to acquire water in first world countries is from the tap or buying bottles of water from stores. These two methods of getting water are very popular in America and Canada because many people believe that tap water is sanitary and that it isn’t for drinking only for doing things like washing dishes, cleaning, and other tasks so they drink bottle water. While others think that bottle water is the worst option because it causes environmental issues and it isn’t safer than tap water so they drink tap water. I also agree with his claim because bottled water is not safer than tap water, it causes major environmental issues, and huge resource issues.

Bottled water a great topic of discussion in many countries from many years. NO it is never okay to drink bottled water because the water companied never tell the true story behind them. Moreover, bottled water companies get their bacteria check in every three year whereas tap water in Canada gets checked every day. A good epitome would be if a house is cleaned regularly is more good or the one which is cleaned after a week? Secondly, the cost of bottled water is more than the tap water. Furthermore, on a research basis I have seen somewhere that bottled water cost 700$ more per year. A good example would be if we can save 700$ so why not to save that it will increase our savings.

Concerns about environmental pollution caused by bottled water vs. tap water are at an all time high. For instance, the author states “[Bottled water companies] are trashing the environment all along the product’s life cycle” (Leonard 2). The author further explains that this can be done through “extractions and production” of the water bottles, more energy to “ship” the product, then the used bottles “sit in landfills...where they are burned, releasing toxic pollution” (Leonard 2). One can conclude that this article recognises this problem and is strictly against the production of water bottles. On the other hand, water bottle bans in some areas have prompted for reusable water bottles. On author states, “especially aluminum and stainless steel varieties… ‘BPA-free’ products” (Karlstrom and Dell’Amore 1-2). These reusable water bottles save

Point one on this subject of bottled water is safety. In a more recent essay written by Charles Fager titled “The Top Ten Reasons (Plus Three) Why Bottled Water is a Blessing”, Fager states how the bottle itself is one of the biggest reasons people do not drink bottled water. But in reality those bottles that people don’t want to drink out of, are a way better alternative to that of what they could be drinking out of. Glass bottles were the alternative solution. Glass containers were a big risk when they were used. Injuries were the main reason that the businesses switched from glass to plastic.

Is it really worth buying that bottled water? Bottled water has always been a convenient source of refreshment, but lately many people are arguing that bottled water is not the best choice. A new wave of supporters is emerging for the use of tap water over bottled water. This view is shared by Nicole Cotroneo’s in her article for The New York Times, “Movement Against Bottled Water Gains Municipal Adherents,” Annie Gentile’s “Mayors Push Benefits of Cities’ Tap Water” for American City & County, and “New Study Finds Fault With Some Bottled Waters; Tap Water a Better Bet,” written in Environmental Nutrition. The articles voice support for tap water over bottled water based on factors of environmental effect, high cost and safety.

The debate over bottled water and tap water has been going on for many years. Before reading this article, I thought bottled water was better, however, reading these articles changed my mind. For instance, something everybody wants is saving money, which comes into play in this conflict because tap water is cheaper and bottled water is 1,000 times more expensive (1). People believe bottled water tastes better considering it is more likely for it to have added minerals or flavors(1). Since, tap water comes from nature and later purified, it contains less chemicals and it is checked daily. Even though, tap water is natural, it has its defects as well. Tap water can be easily contaminated and can lead to people having their pipes at home filled

Water is one of the most important natural resources for the life in our planet, which is why all nations in the world make afford to prevent the contamination for this precious liquid. It is important for agriculture and for many other things. Also it maintains the balance of the flora and wildlife. In recent years, American has been created different machines to drink water, for example, water fount, that can be found in schools and public space. Also, the used of bottled water is very popular because people can go anywhere with that and is very comfortable. Despite the constantly used of bottle water is dangerous because it can develop different diseases, and the excessive used of the plastic material can be hurtful for the environment.

Nearly 30 years ago a North American surge began. It all started when North Americans lost faith in their government’s ability to provide its citizens with safe and reliable means of drinking water. This was a tragic incident for the environment as well as the world’s citizens. While thousands of North Americans desire for bottle water increased, this gave corporations the opportunity to swoop in and save the day, and of course make a profit. This dawned the era of bottled water. Corporations began selling pre bottled “safe” water for the public to drink. People then began to get hooked on the convenience of bottled water, and lost faith in their government’s ability to provide drinking water. Bottled water then became ingrained within the

Throughout the years it has always been about bottled water vs. tap water. Some people might have said that bottled water is better or that tap water is better. There are many pros and cons when it comes down to bottled water vs. tap water, but in my opinion, I believe that bottled water is better than tap water. Some cons about bottled water are that it will cost 1,000 times more expensive and can contain a tiny amount of fluoride. Pros about bottled water is that it doesn’t contain chlorine, comes in sealed sanitary containers, satisfy their taste and price preferences, and sold in different sizes. The bottled water comes in a plastic bottle that once it’s done, you can easily dispose of it in the recycling bin. Also, many people that choose

Water is an essential part of our lives. It is arguably one of our most important necessities. But, the burning question of bottled vs. tapped still urges on today. There are many pros and cons to both scenarios such as environmental impact, price, cleanliness and people still want to know what is ultimately the best route to go. I personally prefer bottled over tap but, let's see what the facts have to say. In an article on Diffen it states “Bottled water has to meet less strict regulations than tap water. This means that it can contain bacterial or chemical contaminants, including carcinogens, that exceed industry standards.” This is extremely shocking because I rather drink bottled water over tap. And you would think that since bottled water

Have you ever had any concerns about bottled water? Do you think that bottled water consumption should be banned? Bottled water is water packed in plastic containers and sold for human consumption (Health Canada, 2013). Currently, the amount of bottled water consumed has increased considerably since many people feel it is safer drinking bottled water than tap water (Parent and Wrong, 2014). According to The Statistics Portal, the global sale of bottled water took a leap from 161, 589 to 181, 608 liters from 2009 to 2011. Only in the United States, each American citizen consumed around 32 gallons of bottled water in 2013, thus meaning an equivalent growth of 15, 94% over 2009 (The Statistics Portal, 2014). In fact, due to good portability, bottled water has been helpful in both simple and complex situations such as daily exercises and natural disasters. Even though having those few considerable advantages, bottled water still have been less beneficial; especially due to the negative impacts in the socio-economic, health and environmental fields.