I recently read an article from the National Resources Defense Council, stating that bottled water is “not necessarily cleaner or safer than most tap water.” Honestly, this was difficult to read. I used to be a huge consumer of bottled water. I would NEVER drink tap water unless I was stuck somewhere, thirsty. The reality is that bottled water is costly, both to the environment and our pocketbook. I am trying to do my part to preserve the environment and ditching bottled water is just one of my small efforts. The problem I have is that tap water just doesn’t taste the same. It could be “all in my head” or the fact that tap water has a lot of added things like chlorine to ensure it’s free from toxins and safe to drink.
A few months ago, we reviewed the Pur Water Pitcher and I love it. It’s what we use every day. However, when we’re out, we have to plan a little in order to avoid buying bottled water. Reusable water bottles are becoming very popular, with the growing concern over the environment. I recently received a Clear2Go bottle to review. This 24 ounce squeezable plastic bottle contains a filter capable of removing 99.9% of microbial cysts (ew!) and reduces the taste and odor of chlorine. The plastic is BPA-free and the filter is capable of filtering up to 100 gallons of water. I love the convenience of being able to fill up anywhere without worrying about the taste or chemicals present in the water.
So, the question is…how does the water taste? Obviously I am not about to test the water to ensure it’s clean and free from toxins. I trust that this is the case. My primary concner was how the water was going to taste, coming straight from the tap. It actually tastes good. I don’t taste any chemicals or metals and there is no odor to the water. It’s been so hot I’ve been adding ice to the water and it’s nice that everything gets filtered. One thing I’d love to see is some sort of indicator, letting me know when it’s time to change the filter. I’ve yet to see this in any reusable bottle with a filter.
The Clear2Go bottle retails for $16.99 and is available for purchase on the site. A two-pack of replaceable filters can be purchased for approximately $10 (they should be changed every 2 to 3 months) The cost is actually very reasonable, considering the bottle’s abilty to be reused
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