Why isn't water sold in cans?

Question

My little sister asked me this question recently, and I have yet to come up with a suitable answer. Any help would be nice.

Answer 1

It may not be sold in cans but it is packed in cans. After Hurricane Katrina we got water in cans from the national guard. I think probably people don't think of purity when they see it in cans so it is more marketable in bottles.

Answer 2

Part of the answer is marketing psychology. We want to associate water with purity. Glass (or even plastic) seems pure because you can see the clear water through it. You can not see what is in a can. Is it pure? You don't know and (like any intelligent mammal) you are wary before you drink "unknown" water. Hope this helps. Interesting, huh?

Answer 3

Well firstly, there is the problem of rust, so that takes out long storage periods and the water getting contaminated. Cans cannot reseal so that would mean drink all now or else. I guess it would be more expensive.

Answer 4

There is a great need to reseal a the water container. You cannot reseal a can.

Nameless level 3 that referred to Katrina. The reason you got that is soda and beer companies will stop canning beer and soda and can water. Its part of their civic participations.

Answer 5

This is an excellent question! Even for adults!! You should be proud to have such a smart little sister. And I'm sure you're smart too! Good luck.

Answer 6

I think its because it would make buying the water irreasonably pricey because the metal for makin cans are cheaper and easier to manufature and recycle

Answer 7

Because, people like to see what they are going to be drinking.

Answer 8

It's more expensive and less convinient than plastic bottles. That would be my guess.

Answer 9

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