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In Germany everyone drinks bottled water. But they have a sane system there where the water is bought in glass bottles. You return these glass bottles (which are re-used) and obtain a large discount on your next purchase (it is even cheaper in Italy). Here in Australia they don't have such a system but we still buy bottled water. Firstly it's carbonated, something I am used to and makes it more enjoyable to drink. Then there is no chlorine or fluoride in the water, the first of which tastes bad, the second of which is bad for you. My doctor recently said that I should not drink any tap water as it could be the cause of eczema on my hands.
In conclusion bottled water is not a bad thing if there is a system in place whereby glass bottles are returned and re-used. It makes it better for the consumer, the producer and the environment.
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