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While most people know the benefits of drinking water, many still choose bottled over tap because they believe it is healthier, tastes better, or provides convenience. However, tap water provides many surprising benefits that bottled cannot match. Below, the well drilling experts from Hewitt-Messenger Well Drilling & Pump Service, in Nixa, MO, outline the biggest benefits of drinking from the supply of water on your property.

Well Drilling Experts on Why You Should Drink Tap Water Instead of Bottled Water

1. Quality Control

Both types of water are regulated by government agencies that attempt to control the quality of what you drink. However, while water bottling companies are regulated by the FDA, tap water is regulated by the EPA. The FDA does not require companies to disclose important information like where the water is sourced and how it was treated. The EPA, on the other hand, ensures that all publicly sourced tap water meets their quality standards, and they disclose all important information about it.

2. Sustainability

well drillingMany people who purchase and drink water bottles do not recycle them. The bottles then end up in landfills, where they take up space or even end up in water sources. Even when recycled, the process of repurposing plastic bottles, filling, sealing, and shipping takes an enormous amount of energy and fuel, releasing more greenhouse gases. Tap water, however, can be consumed out of reusable glasses, reducing your use of plastic entirely.

3. Lower Cost

Finally, many people can enjoy significant cost savings when they rely on tap water. While those who use city water will have to pay for their supply, the bill is often low compared to the cost of bottled water for the month. Those with a well on their property can drink for free, though they may choose to pay for a purification system to improve the taste.

If you’ve been drinking bottled water because you don’t like the taste of your tap water, contact the professionals at Hewitt-Messenger Well Drilling & Pump Service. Serving residents in Springfield, Republic, Rogersville, Ozark, Branson and surrounding areas their team offers water purification and filtration systems that will improve the taste. For those who need a new water source on their property, their well drilling team can help you survey the terrain and choose a location that will provide safe, clean water. To schedule a consultation, call (417) 725-8816. Visit their website to learn more about their services, and follow them on Twitter for the latest news and updates.

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