Distilled Water Vs Purified, or Spring Water

[SuzeOFan]

What kind of water do you drink? And why?

[thriftymom]

Filtered tap water because it's supposed to be the best kind, plus it's cheaper. From what I've heard, there are stricter guidelines on it than bottled water as far as what it contains/doesn't contain. Also, bottled water is old and there is always a chance of bacteria growth in there.

[Fern]

From the tap. I used to drink from my very shallow well (27 feet deep) and it tasted great, i gues due to the minerals, but it nearly dried up a few summers ago so i hooked up to the private water company lines; it took a while getting used to, but now that tastes ok too.

Bottled water i think is a waste of money; they just had another story on the news this a.m. where they tested and compared the test. Some of the bottled water is actually just treated tap water. NYC water is very good. Those were some of the surprises. Plus all those empty water bottles really clog up the landfill. I think people like to drink from them becus it makes them feel "athletic."

[kashi]

I drink filtered tap water. I avoid bottled water primarily because most bottles end up in landfills, even though they can be recycled in many areas. It seems like such a waste to me. I hate paying for a bottle of water, too.

[Fern]

A woman after my own heart, kashi.

[SuzeOFan]

You all have very good points and really, you're all right.

I used to get distilled water delivered to the house. This avoids the landfill issue - but isn't great on the pocketbook...So I recently switched to buying it buy the jug to save $$.

When I was a child, we had our own well water in rural Connecticut which was the best tasting water I ever had.

My husband also grew up on well water, but in rural Massachusetts. Then along comes Grace Chemical Company and pollutes the ground water in the surrounding towns. My husbands' oldest brother died of leukemia at 18.
His family (although they feel Grace Chemical was responsible) never pursued any legal action. I suppose they were too devastated by the loss of their child.

But upon hearing that, I wouldn't trust any water coming from the tap.
I might be convinced to use tap water if I knew a filter that would eliminate dangerous chemicals, but even then, I'd still be wary.

As far as bottled water goes, I don't trust it either.
So that's why I drink distilled. Nothing can hide in distilled water (that I'm aware of). And it may not even matter where it comes from. All the bad stuff is left behind in the processing.

But I agree about the landfill issue. It's an important issue.

So what is the best water filter to use?

[zakity]

We have a well and a reverse osmosis filter.

[Ima saver]

I have a gensis water distiller and purifier that I bought 11 years ago. It is worth it's weight in gold. I make my own water almost every day. That is all I drink (except for cocktails in the evening)

[Fern]

i think Suzieofan's comments just highlight the fact that, as in all matters of personal health and safety, we all have to exercise vigilance and due caution in taking care of ourselves and don't expect the government to do it for you.

When i had my own well, i tested it every year for chemicals becus as you said, S*** happens.

[SuzeOFan]

The Daily Money Saving Challenge 04/18
is coincidently on topic of this discussion.

Ditch The Bottled Water - Daily Financial Tip [url=http://www.pfadvice.com/2006/04/18/ditch-the-bottled-water-daily-financial-tip/[/URL]


But does anyone really trust the FDA? I know I sure dont!

So I guess the best solution is to do a little research and find the best water filter that takes care of both chemicals and other contaminants.

I agree with the article that it may be a good investment in the long run.

What could be better than saving your health, the enviroment AND some money at the same time??