Bottled Water- David Adler-Edison State

Bottled water is America’s most conveniently packaged problem.  The supply and demand of bottled water has increased considerably within the past fifteen years. New age gimmicks for bottled water have given consumers more reasons to purchase larger quantities of bottled water.  The many benefits and drawbacks have allowed for much deliberation on this topic. This problem has associated itself with many negative health, economic, social, and environmental issues that have the entire world concerned.

            Health benefits of bottled water have been misinterpreted.  People drink bottle water to feel healthier and cleaner.  With all of the excitement of the health benefits of bottle water studies have shown that it is no better than tap water. Tap water adheres to stricter sanitation regulations; this may indicate that tap water might be a cleaner way of drinking water . In today’s society people view tap water and public water fountains as an unsanitary way of drinking water . Although some people claim that they drink bottled water because it taste better than tap. Good Morning America’s recent study has shown that people actually prefer the taste of New York’s tap water over bottled water. Although there are cases in which bottle water may be better for you to drink, this only occurs in extreme circumstances such as when reservoirs become contaminated or treatment facilities become obsolete . Most consumers are unaware that forty percent of bottled water begins as tap water, so there’s no wonder why the bottle industries making over fifteen billion dollars a year in profits.

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