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Green Goes Simple: The Green Scoop

Are You Getting the Most From Your Tap Water?

By Dana Courtney for Green Goes Simple

Health experts recommend drinking up to eight glasses of water each day, but relying on disposable water bottles can turn a healthy habit into a wasteful one. For purified water that’s kind to your wallet as well as the environment, look no further than your kitchen sink. These three options will give you clean water easily, no matter your lifestyle.

Countertop Pitchers
If you’re looking for convenience and economy, a countertop pitcher is a smart choice. The filters, which are available at most major stores, have a long shelf life and can be replaced in minutes. They’re great for small families -- you can simply fill up the pitcher in the morning and enjoy fresh drinking water all day.

Faucet Filtration Systems
Larger families may prefer a faucet filtration system. Although these systems require some installation work, they save both space and time. You’ll get filtered water instantly at the flip of a switch, so you won’t have to refill a small pitcher multiple times a day.

Travel Bottles
For fresh water on the go, look for these new travel bottles with built-in filters. They provide the convenience of a disposable bottle with more eco-friendly benefits, so you can take your water with you and refill it wherever you go!

Photo: @iStockphoto.com/Yarinca

Dana Courtney is a writer, yoga instructor and whole-foods educator in New York City, where she strives to help others create harmonious, connected lives. Her articles have previously appeared on Green Goes Simple.

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<h1>Are You Getting the Most From Your Tap Water?</h1>

<p>By Dana Courtney  for <em><a href="http://www.greengoessimple.com">Green Goes Simple</a></em></p>

<img src="http://www.greengoessimple.com/partner/content/ecochicmommyftp/archive/2011-03-14/feature/tap_water/images/large.jpg" width="202" height="138" alt=""/>	<p>Health experts recommend drinking up to eight glasses of water each
day, but relying on disposable water bottles can turn a healthy habit
into a wasteful one. For purified water that’s kind to your wallet as
well as the environment, look no further than your kitchen sink. These
three options will give you clean water easily, no matter your
lifestyle.</p>

<p><strong>Countertop Pitchers</strong><br />If you’re looking for convenience and
economy, a countertop pitcher is a smart choice. The filters, which are
available at most major stores, have a long shelf life and can be
replaced in minutes. They’re great for small families -- you can simply
fill up the pitcher in the morning and enjoy fresh drinking water all
day.</p>

<p><strong>Faucet Filtration Systems</strong><br />Larger families may prefer a
faucet filtration system. Although these systems require some
installation work, they save both space and time. You’ll get filtered
water instantly at the flip of a switch, so you won’t have to refill a
small pitcher multiple times a day.</p>

<p><strong>Travel Bottles</strong><br />For fresh water on the go, look for these new travel
bottles with built-in filters. They provide the convenience of a disposable
bottle with more eco-friendly benefits, so you can take your water with you and
refill it wherever you go!<br /><br /><font size="1"><em>Photo: @iStockphoto.com/Yarinca</em></font><br /></p>
				<p><em><strong>Dana Courtney</strong> <em>is a writer, yoga instructor and whole-foods educator in New York City, where she strives to help others create harmonious, connected lives. Her articles have previously appeared on <a href="http://www.greengoessimple.com">Green Goes Simple</a>.</em></em></p>
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