Submitted by t3_11xox3v in StamfordCT

Hello guys, Please can you tell me how and where you get your drinking water from? I buy the sams club 40 pack 17oz bottles and I’m getting tired of recycling them. I want to get a 5-10 gallon water jug for myself and would appreciate your opinions.

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t1_jd4h169 wrote

Tap water through a Brita filter.

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t1_jd47o93 wrote

Just use the water from your tap to fill a reusable water bottle

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-09-28/bottled-water-is-really-just-tap-water

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OP t1_jd4ajyt wrote

I did this, I freequently (every 4-5 months) got sick (cold/fever). After getting on sams club water, I’m better. So wanted to get on the purified water track. I thank you for the comment and the link, but this would not suit me

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t1_jd4dbd7 wrote

Sounds like you got a plumbing problem.

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OP t1_jd4emss wrote

Maybe bc I rent in a place. Will check into it, but the chances of my landlord fixing the water is slim to none.

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t1_jd4yru7 wrote

If your tap water is making you sick, and your landlord refuses to fix it, there's probably legal action you can take

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OP t1_jd52g0j wrote

Ohh I’m an immigrant and didn’t know this is something that could be done. Let me seriously think about this

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t1_jd5k7yk wrote

Yeah I'm not sure which government agency you'd go to or if you would be better off lawyering up, but maybe someone else in this thread can point you in the right direction

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t1_jd4xr2i wrote

i have a brita on mu faucet and a pur water jug in my fridge so double filter it lasts we a week and a half on a full jug

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t1_jd4kh12 wrote

We use a filtered water cooler at work to eliminate the plastic. They also make smaller counter units.

https://quenchwater.com/water-coolers/

Or available at home depot

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Express-Water-Countertop-Reverse-Osmosis-Water-Filtration-System-4-Stage-RO-Water-Filter-with-Faucet-EZRO5/310510185

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t1_jd5mcbu wrote

There are some good water filter options out there for tap water. There’s a lot to consider before buying one, but this podcast episode is really fantastic for unpacking some of the big picture points and what your filtering options are: https://hubermanlab.com/how-to-optimize-your-water-quality-and-intake-for-health/ The beginning of it is like a chemistry class, but it gets to some great information. He also talks about water pH and other properties, if they matter, etc. to help understand the pH water that’s out there. Note that if you’re primarily drinking bottled water, there’s a good chance it’s on the more acidic side.

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t1_jd5x2b8 wrote

Op, from comments it sounds like you should get a drinking water test done on your tap water. I know there are some self kits available at Home Depot but I’m sure you could find them elsewhere. That being said there are plenty of ways to set up delivery for 5 gallon jugs direct to your door.

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OP t1_jd77bdj wrote

Yes, I looked into it. The delivery fees is crazy from Costco and hence I’m planning to refill my 5gallon jugs in ShopRite (PrimoWater)

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t1_jdeo1tq wrote

Used to get Poland Spring 5gallons delivered but the price got too high after multiple price increases. Use a Brita now and it’s fine… and much cheaper.

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t1_jdr9rmi wrote

If you are on city water, it is very good and very safe. I have a well and use salt to soften it, so we have a dispenser and buy water jugs from Home Depot, Acme or Grade A ShopRite.

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