Bottled Drinking Water
I have never, until forced to recently, invested in the scam of bottled drinking water. I believed that recycling the water we think we can’t drink, putting it in plastic bottles (more waste), and making us PAY for it, on top of our already paying for water in many cities and townships, is yet another way to fool us out of our hard-earned money. I drank tap water at hundreds of different homes throughout Northern California. In my own homes, I took it straight from the tap, cooked with it, brushed my teeth with it and showered in it, and made Jello and ice cubes with it. And nothing ever happened.
There is a slew of discussions about contaminants in tap water. Okay, so high levels of bacteria are found in a select city, bacteria that slips through the elaborate filtering systems and impacts—in one case, for example—400,000 residents. But there is also the bottled drinking water company that is found to have just bottled tap water after filtering it and then calling it fresh-from-the-mountaintop bottled drinking water. My logic (again, up until two months ago) went something like this:
1) If some bacteria is so microscopically small that it “eludes” filtering systems, that water will still be bad for us…and we are paying for it!
2) If water in municipal systems is supposedly so harmful (or could be at any time), and if residents flock to the stores to buy bottled drinking water, what happens when they shower—and the crap gets in eyes, in pores, and in small increments that would build up, in the mouths of those same people buying bottled drinking water? What about the ice cubes? The teeth brushing? Duh. Of all the people insisting (or trying to insist) that I drink their bottled drinking water instead of getting a glass of ice water from their freezers and taps, none have I seen use the bottled drinking water for cooking, baking, ice cube tray filling, teeth-brushing, or bathing or showering.
3) Isn’t there something to think about the bottled drinking water company that labels its bottled drinking water with a word that spelled backwards (in English and French) reads “naïve”? LOL. Though I must concede, of all of the bottled drinking waters, this one really does taste different, good, almost sweet!
I recently moved into a self-contained trailer, for QUIET, for privacy, and for uninterrupted autonomy. The place the trailer sits on and is hooked up to has a complex water and irrigation system, one that oddly enough is powered by electricity (still) but takes from a well. And there are complex filtering systems and special tank treatments I do monthly and bi-annually. But when you turn on the sink, bathroom sink, or shower faucets, the water gives off a noxious smell—like rotten eggs, which I liken to sewage. And though it is treated, I have been advised against drinking it. In this case, given the olfactory response, I have to succumb to buying bottled drinking water. I get it at the dollar store—for a dollar a gallon. And I am mighty resentful, still.
Bottled Drinking Water related articles:
Bowflex Exercise
How often do you exercise? This is an important concept that should be addressed seriously. Far too many people, namely Americans, fail to exercise on a regular basis. In turn their health not only degrades over time, but actually fails them at a young ag... Bowflex Exercise Equipment
When it comes to our health, technology is always moving forward. We want the best foods, the best living conditions, and the best exercise equipment. If you take a gander at all the diets available, in addition to all of the gyms on every street corner, ... Bumper Stickers
If you want a fun and profitable thing to do consider design your own bumper stickers. All you need is a few great ideas, a computer and printer and some sticker paper. Sticker paper for printers is available in the stationary store or office supply store... Burglar Alarm System
Crime rates are rising in almost every city. For many homeowners this means that they are seriously considering the use of a burglar alarm system for their home. A system that will keep their home secure when they are at work or on vacation and it will al... Business Opportunity Seekers
Recently I decided that I am in need of a career change. I have worked for 25 years in my profession and have decided that between now and when I retire I wanted the challenge of doing something different. I was amazed at the business opportunities...
more Pocket Links articles:
Mermaid Pictures
I don’t think I’m much of a pack rat, but I do have a few unique collections…I think. I have a collection of paper (free giveaway) bookmarks from all over the world, which my students, friends, and family members bring to me when they visit a bookstore i... Key Largo
Key Largo Florida. Even the name invokes a feeling of a tropical paradise. Key Largo was the first of the Florida Keys resort towns. Now Key Largo is called the dive capital of the world. But there is much more to Key Largo than only scuba and skin di... Bags Under Your Eyes
Isn't it difficult to acquire a good night's sleep these days? Maybe it's the bed, or possibly the infinite loads of stress that goes with contemporary lifestyles. Regardless of the culprit, one thing is for certain; it can lead to some serious bags under... Telephone Answering Systems
One of the great inventions of our time is certainly the telephone. We use these devices on a daily basis to keep up with work issues, and let our families know if we're going to be late for dinner. Telephones have become a necessity for all of us. In ... Toothache
Hooray, that annual trip to the dentist is almost here. You've been anxiously awaiting it; right? Maybe you have a toothache, and you want the "drill man" to take a quick poke around in your mouth for possible decay. Yikes! This is killing me just talking... |