The $600/Year Lie: Why Bottled Water Isn’t Safer (or Smarter)
Everyone drinks bottled water, but most people have no idea what they’re really paying for. You’re not just spending hundreds each year. You’re buying into a false sense of safety, contributing to plastic pollution, and potentially consuming microplastics with every sip. It’s time to break the myth.
Is Bottled Water Really Safer?
Despite the image of purity, most bottled water isn’t from a pristine mountain spring. It’s usually just filtered tap water.
64% of bottled water in the U.S. is sourced from municipal supplies. Brands like Aquafina and Dasani have publicly confirmed their water comes straight from the tap (NRDC).
Bottled water is regulated by the FDA, while tap water falls under the EPA, which actually has more rigorous safety and testing standards. Most people don’t realize that tap water often goes through more frequent testing than bottled brands.
Microplastics: You Might Be Drinking Plastic
This part is tough to swallow (literally).
A 2018 study by Orb Media tested 259 bottles from 11 different brands across 9 countries. The results? 93% contained microplastics, averaging 325 plastic particles per liter (Forbes).
Another study published in Frontiers in Chemistry found similar results. These tiny plastic particles may disrupt hormones and carry toxins into your body (Frontiers in Chemistry).
If you're using bottled water because you think it's safer, this should be a wake-up call.
The Real Cost: Over $600/Year, Every Year
Let’s talk dollars and sense.
$1.50 per bottle × 365 days = $547.50/year
That’s if you only drink one bottle per day
Most families spend $600 to $1,200 per year just on bottled water
Compare that to a Filtercon system, which provides clean, filtered water for pennies per gallon.
Environmental Damage You Can’t Ignore
Americans use over 50 billion plastic water bottles each year. Only 1 in 4 get recycled. The rest end up in landfills, rivers, and oceans, slowly breaking down into microplastics (Earth Day).
Producing and shipping bottled water also creates unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions at every step, from plastic production to transportation (Pacific Institute). One Filtercon system can replace thousands of plastic bottles in a single year.
Filtered Water: A Safer, Smarter Choice
Here’s why more and more people are switching:
Cleaner water without the plastic
Better for the planet — no plastic pollution
Peace of mind knowing what’s in your water
Filtercon systems use advanced multi-stage filtration to remove chlorine, heavy metals, microplastics, and more. You get real purity without the hype.
Filtered Water: A Safer, Smarter Choice
Filtercon isn’t just another filter brand. We’ve been providing high-quality, American-built water filtration systems for over 25 years. Based in San Diego, our mission is to help families enjoy clean, reliable water from every tap without plastic waste or overpriced bottled water.
Whether you're looking for a whole-house filtration system, an under-sink unit, or a custom solution tailored to your home, we build systems using NSF-certified components and proven technology. All of our systems are designed to meet real-world needs with no monthly filter subscriptions and no gimmicks.
Ready to Ditch the Bottles for Good?
You don’t need to spend hundreds every year on water that’s no safer than your tap. Filtercon makes it easy to take control of your water quality and your budget.
👉 Get your free quote today and stop overpaying for water that’s no cleaner than your tap.
📞 Or call us directly at 619-688-1810 to talk to a real person who can help.
Your health, wallet, and the planet will thank you.
