I dunno if this is really DS&T but anyway...a really interesting mini film about bottled water. I never buy bottled water anyway but it's amazing everyone who does. Enough is enough?
i work on an airport. general rule is never drink water around an airport. so yes, bottled water for me.
why not? I mean, the tap water in an airport doesn't come from underneath the airport, it probably comes from miles away. I wouldn't drink out of a puddle on the runway but if the tap water...well, it's just tap water innit?11 Bravo wrote:
i work on an airport. general rule is never drink water around an airport.
i dunno. pipes around airports are old. i suspect there are many cracks. the amout of spilled fuel and other shit that leaks around an airport into the ground is disturbing. it may just be a wives tale but i buy into it.ruisleipa wrote:
why not? I mean, the tap water in an airport doesn't come from underneath the airport, it probably comes from miles away. I wouldn't drink out of a puddle on the runway but if the tap water...well, it's just tap water innit?11 Bravo wrote:
i work on an airport. general rule is never drink water around an airport.
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It's a general misconception that bottled water is cleaner than tap water (depends on the location of the tap of course) ... big difference however is that if the bottled water make you sick you can complain to the manufactorer ...
With that said I agree with usmarine about especially airports, have heard the same before ... am in general sceptical about tap water in "old" buildings ...
With that said I agree with usmarine about especially airports, have heard the same before ... am in general sceptical about tap water in "old" buildings ...
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would you drink tap water in mexico, rus?
mmm...no, probably not. But in most Western countries the tap water is safe to drink, like most of Europe, US and so on. the vid was basically about N. American water drinking habits so I don't think exactly the same applies where tap water is unsafe.11 Bravo wrote:
would you drink tap water in mexico, rus?
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In some places water costs more than petrol. Possibly the biggest marketing scam known to man. I avoid bottled water unless necessary.
that's what beer is for11 Bravo wrote:
would you drink tap water in mexico, rus?
Ay carambajsnipy wrote:
that's what beer is for11 Bravo wrote:
would you drink tap water in mexico, rus?
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That's what filtered reusable water bottles are for...
This is why you buy a Brita filter. And a re-usable bottle.
If I absolutely have to buy one, I always refill it. Never buy a second when a bottle is at hand.
If I absolutely have to buy one, I always refill it. Never buy a second when a bottle is at hand.
Some bottled water just tastes better in most countries.
Risking being called a nationalistic fag, I'd rank the Norwegian tap water as some of the best I've tasted. In several other countries (rural France comes to mind), the tap water is shit so I'll buy a bottle instead.
Risking being called a nationalistic fag, I'd rank the Norwegian tap water as some of the best I've tasted. In several other countries (rural France comes to mind), the tap water is shit so I'll buy a bottle instead.
Maybe these arguments are more applicable to the US? In Holland, I drink Spa water quite often, and that shit is fucking delicious. I had no idea it was possible to make water taste so good. Pretty sure it's not from a tap. I drink tap water in the house, but if I want a drink and I'm out I'll get a bottle. When I lived in Spain we used to only drink bottled water, although I can't remember why. I *think* it was because the water was pretty chlorinated, and so tasted like shit, but I can't really remember.
We even tap water on designer bottles and sell it to celebrities in Hollywood for an insane amount of moneyJenspm wrote:
Some bottled water just tastes better in most countries.
Risking being called a nationalistic fag, I'd rank the Norwegian tap water as some of the best I've tasted. In several other countries (rural France comes to mind), the tap water is shit so I'll buy a bottle instead.
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Is Voss Norwegian? I had that at dinner whilst in Vegas, it was a cool bottle, but didn't taste any different to any other water.
cant filter out jet fuelTrotskygrad wrote:
That's what filtered reusable water bottles are for...
Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark.Jenspm wrote:
Some bottled water just tastes better in most countries.
Risking being called a nationalistic fag, I'd rank the Norwegian tap water as some of the best I've tasted. In several other countries (rural France comes to mind), the tap water is shit so I'll buy a bottle instead.
Best water I've tasted are in those countries. If it's about water, I am just as nationalist fag as you are, of course.
It's Norwegian yes and it's basically tapwater from a valley in Norway ...ghettoperson wrote:
Is Voss Norwegian? I had that at dinner whilst in Vegas, it was a cool bottle, but didn't taste any different to any other water.
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Agreed completely.BigmacK wrote:
This is why you buy a Brita filter. And a re-usable bottle.
If I absolutely have to buy one, I always refill it. Never buy a second when a bottle is at hand.
DC's tap water can be funky at times, and there's always some new scandal with WASA (the waterworks for DC) so I always use a Brita filter. I ain't dead yet.
I think most people buy bottled water for the convenience, I know I do. Plus they're usually cheaper/healthier than buying some other drink, like a Coke can/bottle or some shit. Volvic is usually about 50p for a bottle in most places. Same price as a can, much cheaper than other bottle drinks usually, sometimes you get even cheaper prices from lesser known brands.
i just drink coke tbf
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cant filter out jet fuel and oil...Hurricane2k9 wrote:
DC's tap water can be funky at times, and there's always some new scandal with WASA (the waterworks for DC) so I always use a Brita filter. I ain't dead yet.
and you are young. issues like that pop up way later in life. dont you see those lawyer commercials on tv?
I buy about 2 cases of bottled water a week. I like staying hydrated. Im not going to drink the arsonic and viagra infested tap water out here.
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Tap Water is the shit.
Not only does it taste better but it also is fluoridated so it keeps your teeth clean.
Not only does it taste better but it also is fluoridated so it keeps your teeth clean.