In many underdeveloped countries throughout the world water is a luxury item. Around 1 billion people worldwide do not have reliable access to safe, clean water. Thousands of children die daily from diseases caught from their water supply. In New Zealand we are lucky to have safe, reliable water supply, however the quality of that supply is becoming questionable.
Many of us choose to buy bottled water as an alternative to tap water. Some people think it tastes better; others are motivated by the convenience factor or the perceived affordability. But what is the real cost of bottle water, on your pocket, on the environment and not to mention the socio-economic symptoms of mass consumption of bottled water?
Much of the bottled water we buy in NZ comes from countries that struggle to supply their own people with reliable and safe water. Bottled water costs around $3 on average per bottle which is not cheap when you think about the cost of tap water. And when you are done with your plastic bottle it will most likely contribute to the growing billions of plastic bottles filling up our dumps and landfills.
The safest, most affordable option for clean, fresh tasting water is water filtration. Having a simple water filtration system in your home eliminates the need for bottled water. Water filter systems are very easy to install and extremely low maintenance. Water sterilization is by far the most affordable, convenient and environmentally friendly choice for fresh tasting, chemical and bug free drinking water.
Whether you live in an urban setting or rural environment water filtration systems provide long term cost and health benefits on an individual level as well as globally. Bottled water may be a good option on the run but water filtration at home provides far more value for much less money and you will be supporting NZ business by buying your water filtration system from Aqua Dynamics, totally NZ owned and operated.
