DISQUS

Some tap water has objectionable taste or odor. It is also subjected to the condition of the conduit from the source to the point of use; not to mention that chlorine, THMs, fluoride, trace metals and pharmaceuticals can be present under EPA standards.

All that noted, tap is basically safe and the best choice for our citizens. We have invested billions of dollars building the treatment plants and infrastructure to have potable water available everywhere. There is no need to use fuel for large trucks or plastic production to deliver water.

For those of us that prefer contaminant free water from the tap, I find a reverse osmosis water cooler is a great solution. It purifies tap water at the point of use. This eliminates the objectionable elements of tap, while leveraging the municipal infrastructure. It is the next generation drinking water service and the green alternative to bottled water.

Aqua Systems leases multistage reverse osmosis water coolers that employ a pH carbon filter that adds back calcium and magnesium after the reverse osmosis process. It is also possible to install the systems as "zero waste" systems by returning the waste water to the hot water side of the plumbing systems with the right check valve and pressure regulator. These adaptations improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a point of use purification system that leverages the advantages of municipal tap water. Our bottleless water coolers represent the next generation of drinking water service.