Tap Water Or Sparkling Water?

[sandyRoe]

I find it easy to drink a litre of sparkling water each day.  I wouldn't find tap water so palatable.

Any thoughts?

[Vagus]

I'm much like new judge. It's not that I dislike tap water, I just never or rarely feel thirsty.

I have about a quarter of a glass to take pills in the morning, and the same after my tea, and a small glass of fresh orange to take my lunchtime pills.

Apart from that, a mug of coffee in the morning, and a mug of tea in the afternoon. 
I quite like sparkling water but rarely/never buy it, if we're out in a restaurant we ask for a jug of tap water for those who want it.

[ToraToraTora]

10cs, yes I've heard about a lot of problems with the water in the US. Some of them have gas coming out of the tap caused by fracking...

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/c8IuphhGu6k

 

[10ClarionSt]

Thanks for that video, TTT. It doesn't surprise me at all. There is also a strong chemical smell with the water, which may account for the ignition.

[ToraToraTora]

There is also this from Flint, Michigan:

https://www.britannica.com/event/Flint-water-crisis

I am fortunate that my water is hard and delicious so I have no need of bottled water but I'd buy that if the tap water wasn't up to scratch.

[10ClarionSt]

Thanks for that link too. I don't think we've reached that stage yet but it may be an indicator of what's to come, maybe not in the same way. The water companies in this country are giving all the money to shareholders and not re-investing. Just ask Fergal Sharkey. It raises his hackles!

[ToraToraTora]

It may surprise you to know 10cs but I was also against the privatisation of the utilities.

[Canary42]

Certainly surprises me 😀

[New Judge]

“Tea made without water - sounds good.”

Perhaps you missed the theme of the thread which is about drinking plain water rather than water used to make beverages. Never mind.

“Judge check the colour of your pee!”

Clear as a mountain stream, Tora. Very pale, rather like a decent Sauvignon Blank or Pinot Grigio.

“It may surprise you to know 10cs but I was also against the privatisation of the utilities.”

I most certainly was against the privatisation of domestic water supply. In fact I have always believed its supply should be funded from general taxation. Water is the one thing we all need and, by and large, we all need about the same amount each. There was no justification for taking the supply of fresh water out of the public domain. Unlike energy or telephone services, there was never any likelihood of competition or customer choice. All that was required (as with most public services) was proper management to ensure the taxpayer was not being ripped of.  Of the other utilities:

- Telephone service provision has benefitted immeasurably from privatisation. Anybody who remembers trying to get a phone provided by “Post Office Telephones” will tell you why.  

-Railway privatisation was necessary but it was not done properly. The finest period of Britain’s railways was the era of “The Big Four” between 1923 and WW2. The four railway companies (London & North Eastern, London Midland & Scottish, Southern and Great Western) each ran their network and services in their entirety, responsible for track, signalling, motive power and rolling stock. The big mistake with BR’s privatisation was the separation of train operation from network responsibilities.

- Energy privatisation was never going to work properly. But neither would have retaining it in the public sector. This is because successive governments have completely abrogated their responsibility to secure the country’s energy security and supply.

However, I fear we digress! 

So back to the topic: everybody is different. As with food intake, everybody’s requirements are individual to them. If your body needs hydration it will tell you – you get thirsty. If slaking that thirst means you need to drink water then do so. I’ve never felt the need and I rarely feel thirsty. If I do, a cup of tea does the job. But, for obvious reasons, I never drink alcohol to quench my thirst.

[DTCwordfan]

Fish fornicate in water.....

Bottled for me given to the chlorination issue. Where I grew up in the Lakes, the house had its own natural water supply that never dried up...and was cold and delicious. Many visitors would ask for a glass....the water filtered over slate etc.

 

[ynnafymmi]

Just like W.C.Fields,i dont like drinking water.Either tap or bottled or whatever.

[david small]

Both bottle and tap. I’ve noticed of late that the tap water tastes slightly different, not in a good way either.