San Francisco says no to bottled water

high as hell · #1 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 01:08 AM

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/06/24/bot....ap/index.html

SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) -- Is city water better than bottled water? Mayor Gavin Newsom thinks so.

Newsom has issued an executive order banning city departments from buying bottled water, even for water coolers. The ban goes into effect July 1, and will extend to water coolers by December 1.

The move was billed as a way to help stem global warming and save taxpayer money.

"We're hoping to set the example for the private sector and other cities in getting off the bottle," said Tony Winnicker, spokesman for the San Francisco public utilities commission.

In a press release announcing the decision, the mayor cited the environmental impact of making, transporting and disposing of the bottles. More than a billion of them end up in the state's landfills each year, the release said.

When the ban goes into effect, city and county offices will dispense municipal tap water from a reservoir. Winnicker said exceptions will be made in cases where potable water is not easily available or poses health concerns.

My Fax · #2 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 01:27 AM

I prefer tap to bottled anyways. Bottled always has that slight "plasticy" taste.

Alphå · #3 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 01:43 AM

Why is california so awesome?

Shalom Salaam · #4 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 01:55 AM

Thats awesome. I hope this will catch on in other cities and won't be seen as just another "Oh, those silly Californian's with their long hair and environmental awareness" situations.

dbpwattack · #5 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My Fax

I prefer tap to bottled anyways. Bottled always has that slight "plasticy" taste.

I love the taste of fluoride and all the other shit chemicals they put in our water than a crisp, clean, refreshing gulp of Arrowhead as well.

JollyRoger227 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 03:36 AM

Yea the whole paying a 1.65 or something for WATER is ridiculous, if you want some water buy a regular water bottle, and just refill it at home

noonecares · #7 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbpwattack

I love the taste of fluoride and all the other shit chemicals they put in our water than a crisp, clean, refreshing gulp of Arrowhead as well.

seriously.
[/sarcasm]

Ugyatag · #8 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 04:20 AM

badass

Heinous Anus · #9 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 04:21 AM

Everyday, I'm thinking, more and more that I should have moved to Cali instead of Mass.

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#1 (permalink) 06-25-2007, 01:08 AM
high as hell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,117	San Francisco says no to bottled water http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/06/24/bot....ap/index.html SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) -- Is city water better than bottled water? Mayor Gavin Newsom thinks so. Newsom has issued an executive order banning city departments from buying bottled water, even for water coolers. The ban goes into effect July 1, and will extend to water coolers by December 1. The move was billed as a way to help stem global warming and save taxpayer money. "We're hoping to set the example for the private sector and other cities in getting off the bottle," said Tony Winnicker, spokesman for the San Francisco public utilities commission. In a press release announcing the decision, the mayor cited the environmental impact of making, transporting and disposing of the bottles. More than a billion of them end up in the state's landfills each year, the release said. When the ban goes into effect, city and county offices will dispense municipal tap water from a reservoir. Winnicker said exceptions will be made in cases where potable water is not easily available or poses health concerns.

#2 (permalink) 06-25-2007, 01:27 AM
My Fax Just the Fax, Ma'am Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 4,090	I prefer tap to bottled anyways. Bottled always has that slight "plasticy" taste. __________________

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