Because it's convenient. There is no water distribution system in most vehicles.
Because bottled water is easily transported (consider sidelines at sporting events for the team, no tap water).
Because you don't have to wash the container, using even more water; recycle it for re-use.
For medical or dietary needs, it's a measured amount.
Because not all refrigerators have ice/water dispensers.
Because some local tap waters have poor taste, too many chemicals (my source varies according to time of year).
Because in older homes, there is fear of lead contamination from the plumbing.
Because tap water is not cold enough; I prefer cold drinks at around 36F (COLD).
I can go on, but those are the high points. Yes, I recycle every bottle I use, the same with glass and metals.
Rick
I totally fail to understand the popularity of bottled water. The US is not some third world country with poor quality tap water. Tons and tons of plastic waster are generated each year by all the plastic bottles. I do drink bottled water when in the Tampa/Clearwater area of Florida as the tap water there tasts like rotten eggs smell and I have drunk bottled water in Tanzania and Kenya as the waater there causes problems.
Other than that I always am quite happy with plain old tap water. Maybe the State of California should ban bottlers from using waters from municipal systems or drawn from local aquifers.
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