By Robin Rothman Denver, CO
Your taste test (“H2 Oh!” June 2-3) missed a key element that Santa Monica residents do seem to care about: The environment. Simple economic studies have shown that the costs of extracting, purifying/filtering, bottling and transporting this beverage are insane, not including the (glass or plastic) materials that can be recycled, but often aren’t.
Please, get a filter and carry it from home in a reusable bottle. Restaurants around the country are starting to install filters and are hearing from customers that they prefer this “low-impact” water variety.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 8, 2007. Read the original PDF.