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It’s not clean
There are a lot of countries where the tap water is not considered to be clean. Thus, it is not advised to drink tap water there.
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They don’t like its taste
Various people state that they dislike the taste of tap water. Therefore, they prefer drinking bottled water as it’s taste is very different from that of tap water.
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They’re used to bottled water
Numerous people get used to drinking bottled water if they have been consuming it for long. Because of this, it becomes difficult for them to drink water as its taste is quite different.
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It makes them sick
Numerous people get used to drinking bottled water if they have been consuming it for long. Because of this, it becomes difficult for them to drink water as its taste is quite different.
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To keep their family safe
Many people avoid drinking tap water as they believe that it can make them and their families ill. Therefore, they wish to stay away from any illness that can be caused by water, so they prefer drinking bottled or filtered water. (See How many ounces of water are in a 2-litre bottle?)
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They drink filtered water
Various people do drink tap water but ensure that they filter it before drinking. The benefit of filtered water is that it kills any harmful chemicals, bacteria or dirt in the water and makes it safe for drinking.
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They’re advised not to drink it
There are a lot of cities that recommend their citizens not to drink the tap water as it is not clean or is unhealthy for human consumption. (See Why you should drink more Water?)
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They use it for cooking only
Many people do not drink it but use it for cooking. The reason behind it is that while cooking the water boils and become safe for consumption.
