One of the most successful change in consumer behavior in the recent decades is the rise of the bottle water mania. Before the early nineties, almost no one in America would think to pay for the plain old water. However, with the rise of diabetes and the health conscious movement, the sale of bottle water arose to a level unseen in history.

But the question remains, is bottle water really good for you? Recent studies from major publications confirm that spring water or any other water for that matter is simply marketing. The water from your faucet is probably better for you and the environment. Not to mention easier on the wallet. The mark up (Profit) on bottle water is easily 1000% of the actual cost of production and distribution. All those empty plastic water bottles fill up our land file and add to the mounting waste.

More importantly, especially if you have children, the water from your faucet has an added benefit that bottle water can’t match – Fluoride. Since the early fifties, municipalities has been adding this vital extra to the drinking water from your faucet. The dental health and general decline in cavities of America is a direct result of this added element. However, your bottle water doesn’t have this additive.

So next time you reach for that drink in the moment of thirst, save a few dollars and do something good for the environment and your health. Fill up your own water bottle with the faucet instead.