Refresh, Refill, and eventually Recycle your water bottles…
Since 2005, the City of Ann Arbor’s Water Treatment Plant has bottled and distributed A2H2O water to various community events in order to showcase the merits of municipal tap water and to remind consumers “tap water is as good as bottled water.” Ann Arbor’s tap water is a frequent winner of the regional Michigan Water Tasting Competition, too!
Did you know the US EPA closely regulates municipal tap water? Ann Arbor’s Water Treatment Plant lab staff and operators perform over 150,000 analysis of the City’s drinking water annually—some tests occur every hour. These tests monitor nearly 280 different substances, and the vast majority has never been detected.
Besides offering a safe and reliable source of water, Ann Arbor’s tap water is a great value. Refilling a 16-ounce water bottle from the tap costs less than one penny. In fact, you can fill 4,000 16-ounce water bottles for less than one dollar.
Refillable “A2H2O” water bottles are available from the Customer Service Center, 220 E. Huron, 734-994-2666, open weekdays from 8-5, 734.994.2666. NEW PRICES!
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The 22-ounce royal blue aluminum bottle has water-based enamel coatings, a narrow opening, and a carabineer clip for $2.
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Limited quantities of a 24-ounce stainless steel bottle are available for $12.
For more information on tap and bottled water sources, see the US EPA web site. The American Water Works Association hosts a tap water web site: www.drinktap.org, which offers the following slogans: 1. Free Refills at Participating Faucets, 2. Refill vs. Landfill, 3. No Carbs: Go Ahead and Supersize It.
National Drinking Water Week is celebrated every May. Check here for most recent campaign.
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