How To Ban Bottled Water Essay

Public concern about the public water system has grown tremendously in recent months after a vast amount of lead was found in the water system of a city in Michigan. Yet, even after these recent findings, colleges and universities alike are encouraging the ban of bottled water across the nation. This decision may at first seem “eco-friendly” but in reality it does not improve the environment much, if it does at all. Banning the sale of bottled water on campuses increases the risk of students consuming unhealthy drinks in their diets. Not only this, but bottled water is actually recommended in many natural disasters when the public water system is compromised. The water is sterile so many people can drink it without the risk of illness due to contaminants in the water. The ban of bottled water is also unnecessary due to the fact that the water is first seen that it is safe before being sent out to consumers. Over fifty colleges in the US alone have banned the sale of bottled water hoping to encourage their students to become more environmentally aware of the world around them. However, the colleges fail …show more content…
However, people who are more concerned about the morality of “saving our planet” fail to realize how bottled water actually helps those in need. The state of Minnesota’s Department of Health online suggests the use of bottled water in emergencies and camping trips (when safe water is not available). This may not seem like much but the importance of bottled water goes farther still. “Some people have a health condition that requires that they have lower levels of some substances, such as sodium. In such an instance, bottled water that has been shown to be lower in the substance of concern may be the best choice.” Banning bottled water on campuses is ludicrous considering all the good it does for