Water is tremendously important in a person's life. A person could only survive a week without drinking any, and water "regulates the temperature of the human body, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, cushions joints, protects organs and tissues, and removes wastes." ("Water Facts of Life") But water comes in different forms, with bottled water and tap water being quite popular. Unfortunately, people see water bottles as being of poor quality. Bottled water is a great choice due to the convenience it offers, having a vast variety of choices, and being useful when tap water is not a choice.
Bottled water has the benefit of being convenient. You can pick up a bottle easily, whether from a vending machine or at your local convenience store. Sure, a person can fill a water bottle up and take it with them, but bringing tap water on the go requires more time to prepare, and having to clean the bottle every time you use it. "People would rather spend a small amount of cash than waste time daily. And with the variety that are available, the easier chance a person has of buying a bottle. …show more content…
When drinking tap water, the options are limited on what you can or cannot drink. You only have one choice on what is available in your house, and unless you have your own private well, you cannot completely change how the water tastes. However, with bottled water, there are plenty of different brands. If you do not like how one tastes, you can simply try another brand. There are over 50 different brands of water in the US alone, meaning there is more of a reason for the companies to guarantee their water is the
Bottled water has the benefit of being convenient. You can pick up a bottle easily, whether from a vending machine or at your local convenience store. Sure, a person can fill a water bottle up and take it with them, but bringing tap water on the go requires more time to prepare, and having to clean the bottle every time you use it. "People would rather spend a small amount of cash than waste time daily. And with the variety that are available, the easier chance a person has of buying a bottle. …show more content…
When drinking tap water, the options are limited on what you can or cannot drink. You only have one choice on what is available in your house, and unless you have your own private well, you cannot completely change how the water tastes. However, with bottled water, there are plenty of different brands. If you do not like how one tastes, you can simply try another brand. There are over 50 different brands of water in the US alone, meaning there is more of a reason for the companies to guarantee their water is the