Did you know that the $1,400 the average American spends each year for bottled water is only 50 cents in TAP?

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It's simply a big waste of money and natural resources.
That's right. Think about all of the plastic that has to be produced to make that stuff. Not to mention all of the trucks burning fossil fuels to transport it.

Hey, I'm an inventor and I protect my own good ideas, but here is one you can HAVE:
If you get rich from it then just remember to mention me when you go to the top. I have a great idea to help eliminate paper waste too.
So make this and get rich:
A portable tap water filter
So they already exist?
Obviously not handy enough, or they would be as famous as bottled water.
This could be a screw-on filter that could be kept on your key-chain in an air-tight container w/ filter inserts.
The bottled water industry is a multi-billion dollar a year business.
The air pollutants that come from making and moving that supposedly "better" water is more detrimental to our health than drinking tap water could ever be.
I have several great ideas. This one we need now!

Oh', the screw-on filter isn't for the sink, it's for the bottle. I figure everyone's gonna buy a bottle or two here or there. This could screw on the top of the bottle. It's just a thought. I know we live in an extremely convenience oriented society.
I really think Begley and those guys have it right. I grew up with parents from the depression. Our family of 9 had average $16 electric bills! The heat was always at 65 degrees, and we lost allowance for leaving on lights and radios etc. Now if you notice, part of the satisfaction of conservation comes from the simplicity of ones surroundings.
I think the government should mandate supplemental solar hot water heaters for EVERY HOME IN AMERICA! They could be a 100% hands off unit that would not affect the existing water tank in ANY WAY. There would be absolutely NO COMPROMISE in how long those idiots could take showers...oops, it's a peve I'm sorry. This would be a HUUUGE SAVINGS OF FOSSIL FUELS. There could even be tax write-offs.

Answer 1

Sorry to disappoint you. None of your inventions would make any difference. Even now that people are learning that most bottled water IS tap water, they are still buying it.

Bottled water is convenient because you can put it in your fridge or freezer to get it cold, and it doesn't pick up odors while it's there. You can carry it in your car, backpack, picnic basket, belt, or bicycle. It's still much better than tap water plus added sugar and chemicals.

I get all those benefits without the cost because I refill my water bottles from my tap.

Answer 2

It would be nigh impossible to build something with a universal attachment to all plumbing fixtures, e.g. what about a water fountain? As for portable water filters, I own one, made by MSR. Aside from filtering just tap water through the porcelain (chunks) and then activated charcoal (chemicals), I can also throw the in-line into a ditch along the road and drink THAT (free).

Answer 3

I didn't read it all. But where I am from you will get sick if you drink tap. We probably spend close to $3,000 a year on bottled water...we don't really have any other choice. If the government gave a crap they would get better tap water.


Edit: Alright I read it. It sounds good...if you can get a one size fits all faucets. Did you go on American inventor?

Answer 4

You don't even need a filter, unless you're very picky. The water is perfectly safe as it is. Bottle water is indeed a huge ripoff.