Chace Sgouros 6 / 2 / 13 Bottled Water
I believe that we should use bottled water primarily instead of tap water . Bottled water is easily accessible whereas tap water comes from a faucet and isn ’ t all around you . Bottled water can have a better taste and be less likely to contain pollutants and bacteria . Bottled water has a better safety record than tap water . There is a great concern for public water contamination .
In our society , you can purchase bottled water almost anywhere . Whether in a gas station , clothing store or airport , anywhere you turn , you will see bottled water available for purchase . That doesn ’ t mean it will be a fair price , but you will be able to find it . Even the poorest places have bottled water for sale . Bottled water is neither racist , sexist nor homophobic . All classes and kinds of people can use it .
Bottled water has a better overall taste then tap water . It tastes better because we expect it to taste better . In blind taste tests , people cannot tell the difference between bottled and tap water , but because of marketing , people are naturally drawn to bottled water . Scientists say it ’ s all about expectation . Tap water comes from different bodies of water . Well , lake and river water , contain different contaminants and will need to be checked before the water can be consumed . Public water goes through a filtering plant , and additives such as chlorine are added to help aid in the