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= = =**__Tap Vs. Bottled Water__**=

= = = = =When people have to make a choice between bottled and tap water, most Americans choose bottled water; but why? From numerous articles that I have researched, it is showing that Americans are finally starting to realize that tap water is cheaper and better for the environment. Tap water is much safer for the environment vs. Bottled water where thirty million end up in landfills everyday.= =No more bottled water: “It just seems simple and painless,” said Sean McPherson who is the owner of the Waverley Inn. He is not the only owner who is realizing the positive effect from choosing tap water. Il Buco, Del Posto, San Domenico, Gemma, Birdbath, Build a Green Bakery, Bobo, BroadwayEast, Gusto Organics, Five Points Provence, Cookshop are no longer serving bottled water. Even our own Park Slope food coop removed bottled water off of the shelf. People should start trying to drink tap water, because in bottled water there are not as many helpful elements such as calcium. Britain has stopped serving bottled water at government meetings as well, the new act of bottled water will be put into action over the summer. Just the government meetings alone have previously supplied 12,600 bottles. Most people seem to think that bottled water is a product that “fits our lifestyle” but by drinking it we are destroying everyone else’s world. Although the convenience is nice to have when carrying bottled water, it is definitely not convenient for the earth.= =If you have your doubts about drinking tap water, there are numerous tips to prevent any bacteria. You could run the water for ten seconds before drinking it, which will clear out any pollutants. Also, before you drink tap water flush the toilet or turn on the shower for a few seconds so that the pipes will be clean. If you also do not like the taste of tap water, you can buy a filter to clean out the trace of bacteria if there is any. You could buy bottled water, or have clean free tap water right in your house. “Were making an effort to reduce waste today for a greener tomorrow”= =the park slope Food Co-op will be banning the selling of bottled water, as long as the members all agree on it. The Brooklyn paper reports that “the ban is expected to pass” The ban was brought up by a park slope parent, and although it is excepted to pass because “bottled water Is a completely unnecessary product for most people and only serves harm to the environment” there is still intense debating over it.=