Because I don't usually take a long pipe attached to my tap when I'm out for when I get thirsty.
I've never understood all those people you see out clutching a water bottle, surely you can go a couple of hours without a drink, if not, there ar plenty of cafes.
Back to the tap water, didn't Coca Cola get caught out a few years ago doing the same thing.?
The people saying how the regulations mean that tap water is perfectly safe and better than even bottled water etc etc.
The problem with that is all the rubbish they put into tap water to get it that artificially "clean" isn't exactly great (even though they say there is no harm, well they would wouldnt they) and also since most of the water pipes and structure under the country hasnt been touched or replaced since victorian times it's pretty obvious a lot of places are found not to have this amazingly clean tap water and plenty of gunk going through it. There have been so many cases of people being harmed by tap water or finding things in it.
I buy still water because the tap water in our area tastes disgusting yet the water company insist there's nothing wrong with it - yet not once have they bothered to test it. Maybe that explains why they keep on saying how great the UK tap water is lol
You obviously don't know anything about the requirements for testing drinking water in the UK. The water companies are required to take many more tests for analysis, including from customer taps, than are required of those who produce bottled water.
It's funny, people who work for the water companies, who know all about the condition of pipes, the water treatment plants, and testing schedules, drink tap water.
Fair enough, if you are bothered by the taste, perhaps pick something else. But generally filtering it will get rid of the hard water taste, while sticking it in a jug in a fridge for just a couple of hours will remove any residual chlorine.
Similarly, some mineral water isn't all it's cracked up to be. Not all of those minerals are actually good for you! Some are sold with higher concentrations than are legally permitted in tap water.
If you are genuinely concerned about the safety of your water, you can get the water company to test the water. However, most people just like the idea of complaining about tap water, or just like to be worried.
Each to their own. If people want to buy mineral water, that's up to them. That doesn't mean that there is anything wrong with selling tap water in bottles.
Seriously though, I've never understood why people buy bottled water in the first place when the same people have usually got access to perfectly good tap water.
I drink nothing but water, I drink about 4-6 litres of water a day. Where I live the tap water has a metallic awful taste, so I sometimes boil or freeze the water to get rid of the taste, but now and again I do buy bottled water as it tastes so fresh and is a lot less hassle, plus the bottles can be reused
Seriously though, I've never understood why people buy bottled water in the first place when the same people have usually got access to perfectly good tap water.
have you ever tasted KENT tap water ??? bloody vile.
You obviously don't know anything about the requirements for testing drinking water in the UK. The water companies are required to take many more tests for analysis, including from customer taps, than are required of those who produce bottled water.
I'm aware they do test, i have never had anyone come to my house to take a water sample nor have i known anyone else, so i'm guessing that isnt that extensive and most testing is done from the mains in the road.
Fair enough, if you are bothered by the taste, perhaps pick something else. But generally filtering it will get rid of the hard water taste, while sticking it in a jug in a fridge for just a couple of hours will remove any residual chlorine.
Which really is the service Tesco etc are giving people for 17p without the need to go to all that trouble. Plus i'd guess their "source" is possibly a bit more direct and pure than a household tap seeing as they are taking gazillions of gallons of it.
Similarly, some mineral water isn't all it's cracked up to be. Not all of those minerals are actually good for you! Some are sold with higher concentrations than are legally permitted in tap water.
If you are genuinely concerned about the safety of your water, you can get the water company to test the water. However, most people just like the idea of complaining about tap water, or just like to be worried.
Agreed. It seems people in different regions have different levels of quality water wise, so i can see the need for bottled water. I'm not saying anyones going to die from lethal tap H2O but i'm just wary of it.
I don't drink bottled water normally but its hardly a rip off at 17p for a bottle that size is it?, jeez.
I read somewhere that it's one of the most unfriendly environmental products due to transport costs.I really do believe that a 2500% markup price is legal theft though.But I@m also quite happy that gullible fools are parted with thier cash.
I read somewhere that it's one of the most unfriendly environmental products due to transport costs.I really do believe that a 2500% markup price is legal theft though.But I@m also quite happy that gullible fools are parted with thier cash.
I suspect that figure is an extreme example, like picking one of those small perrier bottles that are shipped across the world for hotels and tourists. We have lots of local suppliers in this country, even the country's supply of evian arrives via train, which can't be that bad. No worse than, say, wine.
I'm aware they do test, i have never had anyone come to my house to take a water sample nor have i known anyone else, so i'm guessing that isnt that extensive and most testing is done from the mains in the road.
And it's still more extensive than what is done by the people who bottle the stuff. Also, the water companies do test from taps as well as the mains, but mainly the mains, because that's the bit they control. Most fails from taps are due to the private pipework, such as old lead pipes or dodgy plumbing. If you get new fixtures from a dodgy supplier, they may contain metals that are banned.
Which really is the service Tesco etc are giving people for 17p without the need to go to all that trouble. Plus i'd guess their "source" is possibly a bit more direct and pure than a household tap seeing as they are taking gazillions of gallons of it.
I have no issue with the shops selling tap water in bottles. I've already given reasons why a person would reasonably buy it. My only objection is people claiming that normal tap water is unhealthy, or that it's essential to buy the bottled stuff for safety.
If people want a drink when they are out, a bottle of water is no more odd than a bottle of coke. Thankfully, more places are allowing you to fill up your own water bottles. They had water points the Olympics and a lot of festivals have them too.
As I said before, I have a stash of 6 2 litre bottles of still bottled water in case there is an interruption to the public supply. I also have a couple of sealed 500ml bottles in the car that I keep in case of emergencies.
I also sometimes buy fizzy water that I drink at home as an alternative to soft drinks. I'm not against buying the stuff, but I'm not daft enough to waste money on it just to replace a perfectly adequate public water supply.
Well nowhere does it say mineral water on those bottles. Just still water. So if you are buying it thinking you are getting mineral, then it's your mistake. People need to take responsibility for their actions. Something which people here hate doing. It's always someone else's fault!
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I've never understood all those people you see out clutching a water bottle, surely you can go a couple of hours without a drink, if not, there ar plenty of cafes.
Back to the tap water, didn't Coca Cola get caught out a few years ago doing the same thing.?
You obviously don't know anything about the requirements for testing drinking water in the UK. The water companies are required to take many more tests for analysis, including from customer taps, than are required of those who produce bottled water.
It's funny, people who work for the water companies, who know all about the condition of pipes, the water treatment plants, and testing schedules, drink tap water.
Fair enough, if you are bothered by the taste, perhaps pick something else. But generally filtering it will get rid of the hard water taste, while sticking it in a jug in a fridge for just a couple of hours will remove any residual chlorine.
Similarly, some mineral water isn't all it's cracked up to be. Not all of those minerals are actually good for you! Some are sold with higher concentrations than are legally permitted in tap water.
If you are genuinely concerned about the safety of your water, you can get the water company to test the water. However, most people just like the idea of complaining about tap water, or just like to be worried.
Each to their own. If people want to buy mineral water, that's up to them. That doesn't mean that there is anything wrong with selling tap water in bottles.
^^ This.
Tap water in Britain is perfectly safe to drink. You can even buy bottles which filter the water as you drink to make it "cleaner":
http://www.brita.co.uk/brita/en-gb/cms/fill-and-go/fillandgo2012_2.grid
Why waste money buying bottled spring water? And so much waste in plastic bottling.
You could always have bought a foot pump or one of those mini compressors though
I drink nothing but water, I drink about 4-6 litres of water a day. Where I live the tap water has a metallic awful taste, so I sometimes boil or freeze the water to get rid of the taste, but now and again I do buy bottled water as it tastes so fresh and is a lot less hassle, plus the bottles can be reused
have you ever tasted KENT tap water ??? bloody vile.
I'm aware they do test, i have never had anyone come to my house to take a water sample nor have i known anyone else, so i'm guessing that isnt that extensive and most testing is done from the mains in the road.
Which really is the service Tesco etc are giving people for 17p without the need to go to all that trouble. Plus i'd guess their "source" is possibly a bit more direct and pure than a household tap seeing as they are taking gazillions of gallons of it.
Wasnt aware of that, thanks!
Agreed. It seems people in different regions have different levels of quality water wise, so i can see the need for bottled water. I'm not saying anyones going to die from lethal tap H2O but i'm just wary of it.
Agreed, its the worst.
2 litres for 17p is good i think.If others saw the water that comes out of my taps i think they'd do the same.
I read somewhere that it's one of the most unfriendly environmental products due to transport costs.I really do believe that a 2500% markup price is legal theft though.But I@m also quite happy that gullible fools are parted with thier cash.
But in plastic bottles that contain suspected harmful chemicals, filter jugs are made from a different plastic.
You would be best to use home filtered water and invest in a metal drinking container.
17p for a product that's 90% identical to a £10 bottle of wine or 95% identical to a £2.00 bottle of coke is practically a bargain.
I have no issue with the shops selling tap water in bottles. I've already given reasons why a person would reasonably buy it. My only objection is people claiming that normal tap water is unhealthy, or that it's essential to buy the bottled stuff for safety.
If people want a drink when they are out, a bottle of water is no more odd than a bottle of coke. Thankfully, more places are allowing you to fill up your own water bottles. They had water points the Olympics and a lot of festivals have them too.
As I said before, I have a stash of 6 2 litre bottles of still bottled water in case there is an interruption to the public supply. I also have a couple of sealed 500ml bottles in the car that I keep in case of emergencies.
I also sometimes buy fizzy water that I drink at home as an alternative to soft drinks. I'm not against buying the stuff, but I'm not daft enough to waste money on it just to replace a perfectly adequate public water supply.