Buying bottled water seems like a safe choice, but is it really the best option? We look at the facts.
When questions about tap water quality arise, the most common reaction is to run to the store and buy cases of bottled water. It seems like an easy, convenient, and, above all, safe solution. But have you ever stopped to consider the real cost of that habit?
The battle between bottled water and in-home filtered water has a clear winner, and it might not be the one you expect.
Analyzing Bottled Water: 3 Uncomfortable Truths
- The Exorbitant Cost: The price per gallon of bottled water is hundreds, even thousands, of times more expensive than tap water. An average family can easily spend over $500 a year on bottled water. It may not seem like much at first, but over the years, that figure turns into thousands of dollars that could have been invested in a permanent solution.
- The Environmental Disaster: Every year, billions of plastic bottles end up in landfills and oceans, taking centuries to decompose. Furthermore, the production and transportation of these bottles generate a massive carbon footprint. Ironically, in trying to drink “purer” water, we contribute to polluting the planet.
- A False Sense of Security: Did you know that regulations for bottled water can sometimes be less strict than those for municipal tap water? Studies have found everything from microplastics shed from the bottle itself to varying levels of bacteria in bottled water. It’s not always as pure as the label promises.
The Power of In-Home Filtered Water
This is where an in-home purification system, like Reverse Osmosis, changes the game.
- Superior Purity: These systems remove a much broader spectrum of contaminants than many bottled water brands, including PFAS, lead, chlorine, nitrates, and microplastics. You have complete control over the purity of your water.
- Ultimate Convenience: Enjoy unlimited, on-demand, premium-quality water right from your own tap. No more trips to the store and no more lifting heavy cases of bottles.
- A Smart Financial & Ecological Choice: While it requires an initial investment, a filtration system pays for itself in a short time by eliminating the recurring expense of bottled water. Most importantly, you stop contributing to the global plastic waste problem.
Ready to leave the expense and waste of bottled water behind? Contact us for a free water analysis. We’ll show you how an in-home purification system can deliver better-than-bottled quality water at a fraction of the cost, with the convenience you deserve.
