A water cooler can reduce your home’s environmental footprint by doing away with plastic water bottles. It can also provide a healthier alternative to tap water via regular delivery of pure spring water. Most standard top load water coolers come with two taps for dispensing either hot or cold water. Bottom load water coolers are also available so you don’t have to lift and mount heavy 3- and 5-gallon water bottles. If you don’t have room for a freestanding floor model, a compact countertop water dispenser might suit your kitchen. For the ultimate in space-saving, a gravity-fed water bottle stand or convenient water bottle pump eliminates the need for a dispenser unit altogether. A faucet water filter or under sink water filter also offer excellent clean water option. Depending on the model, it can remove bacteria, parasites, lead, chlorine, atrazine, benzene and other chemicals.
Going the DIY route for fizzy drinks also has many benefits. Using a carbonated soda maker is cheaper than buying pop at the grocery store. It’s a healthier option too, as you control the source of both water and flavour, which can come from concentrated syrup or freshly squeezed fruit juice. You can also control the amount of added sugar, if any. The plastic bottles are reusable, and many carbonated water maker retailers will accept returns of your empty CO2 canisters.
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