Water, Water Everywhere?

Recently there have been reports in the media about the campaign to get rid of bottled water. Some cities have banned the plastic bottles because they crowd the landfills, and use too much oil in getting from the source (let's say France) to your local store.

You could also mention that bottled water is not only overpriced, but it's also not good for you. Sure, it's the same water you're used to drinking, but it doesn't include fluoride. And that can make a big difference the next time you visit the dentist.

But aren't we going a little overboard in replacing bottled water with the tap water that comes out of your sink? Doesn't the quality of the water you drink depend on where you live? Not everyone has great-tasting water coming out of their taps. For those people, bottled water is a necessity.

And this is a problem that's only going to get worse. There are places in the world where people can't drink the water because it is polluted. And the warmer the planet gets (and the more toxins that are released into the environment), the more likely it is that clean drinking water will become a more valuable commodity.

So drink to your health--while you still can.