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Old 01-12-2007, 12:03 PM   #96
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Some great posts on the subject. Personally, from my experience back east where the level of pollution is much greater, we've got used to using bottled spring water. In Calgary, I think we are spoiled by the great drinking water whether it comes from the tap or a bottle. In many large urban centres in the US the tap water is often undrinkable, and is usually recycled. Someone once told me that in New York City, when you drink from a tap, the water has gone through a person's stomach 14? times.

We've got used to ordering spring water from a reputable dealer and using a water cooler. We order 4 jugs at a time which costs us $28.00, and they are delivered to our home within 24 hrs of a phone call. We use about one jug a week, and always have great tasting, clean cold water available - reducing the risk from chlorine, fluorine or other possible pollutants. We get our fluorine when our teeth are scaled and cleaned every 6 months.

It still bothers me though that more is not being done to protect the water. I believe a study done decades ago recommended no clear cutting in Alberta south of the Bow River, and yet they are still allowed to do it.
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