Steff Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 OK, maybe it's just the past 15-20 years that it's become "trendy" so that eveybody and there brother drinks it now. I don't remember hearing much about it when I was younger besides office water coolers... Plus, the Government didn't get involved in testing until the early 80's so it wasn't that "out there". Over the years I think it's gotten worse to be honest with you. We're trashing this planet and stirring up s***.. which means more chemicals have to be used to "clean" it, and even more chemicals to cover up the smell of the cleaners. It's pretty frightening what is done to water to get it past the G'ment standards. And in case anyone didn't know.. the water that comes out of your garden hose DOES NOT meet regulations!! Nice isn't it? That water you fill your little kids pools with.. or take a swig from while cutting the lawn isn't much cleaner than Lake Michigan. Mmmm.. yummy, eh? :puke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 10, 2004 Author Share Posted February 10, 2004 My tap water starts out from the Rio Grande, the most polluted major waterway in North America. We RO filter our drinking water, from our city water. Â I've also dumped all my aluminum backpacking cookware in favor of somethign coated. Â The sanitation standards in the countries that grow our food in many cases are not up to US standards. We now see port a potties in all the farm fields. Not so in South America. After realizing and seeing that I now wask all my produce a little bit extra. Â If you don't have your health you don't have anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandoFan Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 I don't drink water during winter, unless after sports./exercise, in which case Getorade is fine as is fountain water. Tea, juice, soup, decaf, milk, pop, fruits, wine, etc, etc provide all the fluids I need. Â Summer time? Multi-liter galons of water are sold at Dominics for a VERY low price. Â Evian, etc are trendy status/snob drinks. It's funny how everyone is walking around with them. We snark on those people behind their backs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Multi-liter galons of water are sold at Dominics for a VERY low price. I take full advantage of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I guess I'm real old school. I drink a glass of water from the tap usually once a day....I drink city water from water fountains at school....and I drink water at practices and games from (gasp!) sinks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandoFan Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I guess I'm real old school. I drink a glass of water from the tap usually once a day  Heads, you aren't old school. You're young and stupid. There are so many risks in life that can't be avoided. Why on earth wuld you add a few frivilous ones?  A human body is an amazingly resilient lil' thing; it can take all kids of chemical and bacterial abuse....up to a point.  Steff is right: just because a human eye doesn't see it, doesn't mean it's alright. 800 foreign subst. figure didn't suprise me one bit. Where I am originally from, it's almost twice that.  FlaSoxxJim, it's time for you to put an end to this debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 FlaSoxxJim, it's time for you to put an end to this debate. The Midieval monks beat me to it. Â Most of the brewing monastaries that got their start in the Middle Ages did so because of the health benefits of "liquid bread" (beer), as opposed to the dubious surface waters of the day. This was back in the days when nobody knew anything about microbial contamination, before microscopes were even imagined. But, the heat used in the brewing process killed pathogens in the source water, and the alcohol in the beer they produced was sufficient to keep the beer from becoming secondarily infected. On top of that, a high gravity all grain beer was sustaining, and the liquid bread moniker was appropriate. Middle Age spiritual pilgrims who wound up on monastary doorsteps could be offered a safe, sustaining alternative to contaminated water sources. Â Beer. It's what's for dinner. (Apologies to the Beef people) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandoFan Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 The Midieval monks beat me to it.  Most of the brewing monastaries that got their start in the Middle Ages did so because of the health benefits of "liquid bread" (beer), as opposed to the dubious surface waters of the day. This was back in the days when nobody knew anything about microbial contamination, before microscopes were even imagined. But, the heat used in the brewing process killed pathogens in the source water, and the alcohol in the beer they produced was sufficient to keep the beer from becoming secondarily infected. On top of that, a high gravity all grain beer was sustaining, and the liquid bread moniker was appropriate. Middle Age spiritual pilgrims who wound up on monastary doorsteps could be offered a safe, sustaining alternative to contaminated water sources.  Beer. It's what's for dinner. (Apologies to the Beef people) So that's a 'yes' then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan420 Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 When i lived in oregon tap water was very good, and then i came out to colorado, and the tap water makes me want to vomit. i have a water cooler for like 5 bucks a month and a couple of 5 gallon water jugs at 2.50 each. and that gives me plenty of water. I dont drink pop very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 There have been numerous cases in Canada and I'm sure the United States where people have actually died from drinking tap water. In many places the tap water is probably perfectly fine also, but I don't understand how you could call someone a blithering idiot for buying the stuff. If anything they're helping the economy, and god knows the US needs economic help. Dumb post! I'm sorry but anyone who would part with 1-3 dollars for a bottle of aquafina has their wires crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 It's true--there was an article in the Trib not too long ago. My dad was actually interviewed for it. I actually never drink tap water without a filter--we've always had a filter or buy bottled water. My hometown has a huge problem with radon in the water and other nonsense--so we just never drank it. Even now I don't trust it. If you dont trust the tap water then go spend some cash on a Brita filter or something but spending all that cash on bottled water is plain stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 If you dont trust the tap water then go spend some cash on a Brita filter or something but spending all that cash on bottled water is plain stupid. You have to actually have to know what is in your water before you can determine if a cheap inline filter is going to make it drinkable. Brittas and the like are fine for removing most chlorine/chloramine (Britta scrubs about 75% of that according to the manufacturer) and lead (Britta scrubs 90+% of that). But Brittas and other cheap options do NOT remove pathogen cysts (resting stages), many microbes, or most of the industrial contaminants like THMs, VOCs, atrazine, benzine, MTBEs etc., so if that's where your home water problems lie you have to spend way more on remediating the problems. Radon and cadmium wouldn't be removed either, and I've seen various claims as to arsenic. The cheap filters can give a false sense of security because they are not up front about all the nasty stuff they DON'T remove. Â MTBEs in particular are going to become an increasing headache, and they are going to very soon uncover a lot of groundwater contamination in the petroleum refining states. Those aquifers may be deemed unfit for human use in some already water-strapped states. It's no wonder the MTBEs are looking to make sure the limited liability provisions remain intact in the current ugliness known as the energy bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandoFan Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I'm sorry but anyone who would part with 1-3 dollars for a bottle of aquafina has their wires crossed. Chernobyl housing is up to 5 times cheaper than neighboring areas still. Â Quite a few people who actually choose to live there do so because they feel they don't have have their wires crossed. They think they're smarter than everyone else. The joke's on them and their progeny. Â I do agree with you as far as those hilarious "bottle people".....Then again, if you got the money, I would imagine your and your family's HEALTH would be the FIRST thing to spend it on.....right? Â Tex said it best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggio202 Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 how do you know for sure all this bottle water is as "pure" as it is claimed to be???...be funny if evian and aquafine turned out to be tap water... Â you put anything in your body and you are taking a risk...but your choices eat and drink..or die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 how do you know for sure all this bottle water is as "pure" as it is claimed to be???...be funny if evian and aquafine turned out to be tap water... you put anything in your body and you are taking a risk...but your choices eat and drink..or die Excellent point. Which is why we spent the $$ and got a home system. All the water I drink comes out of my tap which is filtered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggio202 Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Excellent point. Which is why we spent the $$ and got a home system. All the water I drink comes out of my tap which is filtered. thats probably the way to go if this really worries you..spend money on a good filtration system...even if its a couple hundred bucks its worth it if it gives you peace of mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 thats probably the way to go if this really worries you..spend money on a good filtration system...even if its a couple hundred bucks its worth it if it gives you peace of mind A couple hundred..?   I wish. But after seeing what was in the water, there was no way we weren't going to get it.  And FSJ.. there IS arsenic in the water. It's used to kill the micro-organisms that live in the pipes from Lake Michigan. All 4 companies that we had come out found it.. ironically, Public Works showed the highest level. :headshake  One other thing.. there is MORE chlorine in unfiltered drinking water than I use in my pool! Then they OD on the flouride to kill the smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 I never drink bottled water.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 i hardly ever drink water. i cannot survive without Mountain Dew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 i hardly ever drink water. i cannot survive without Mountain Dew. Ya also can't survive without water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Ya also can't survive without water. Lets not get technical SuperSteve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 I drink pop, pop, and pop some more...and occasional water or two as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 i hardly ever drink water. i cannot survive without Mountain Dew. You sound like Brian - he's finally slowing down a little on it, but damn that boy can drink the Dew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 Plus, the Government didn't get involved in testing until the early 80's so it wasn't that "out there". Over the years I think it's gotten worse to be honest with you. We're trashing this planet and stirring up s***.. which means more chemicals have to be used to "clean" it, and even more chemicals to cover up the smell of the cleaners. It's pretty frightening what is done to water to get it past the G'ment standards. And in case anyone didn't know.. the water that comes out of your garden hose DOES NOT meet regulations!! Nice isn't it? That water you fill your little kids pools with.. or take a swig from while cutting the lawn isn't much cleaner than Lake Michigan. Mmmm.. yummy, eh? :puke Steff, I believe it depends on where you live. Some areas have wells for the pools, garden, etc. and city water for the home use. Others, it's the same stuff coming in from the city's main line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Steff, I believe it depends on where you live. Some areas have wells for the pools, garden, etc. and city water for the home use. Others, it's the same stuff coming in from the city's main line. Here in the Chicagoland area it's all coming from the lake. The only water flushed (half assed filtered) is the water that comes from the individual towers. Unless you have a private well on your property (and I don't even want to think about the quality of THAT water.. :puke ) the water that comes out of residential hoses is from the lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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