WHY TURN TO TAP?

From keeping cash in our pockets to helping protect the environment, there are many great reasons to top up with tap water at home, at work and when we’re out and about. Here, we round up just a few of them:

1. SAVE MONEY

Little changes can lead to big savings. On average a litre bottle of water costs about 65p, so topping up daily from the tap could save £1.30 a day – that’s nearly £500 a year. Take a reusable bottle with you and you can refill throughout the day.

2. STAY HYDRATED

Our bodies are made up on average of 60% water, so it’s important to keep up our fluid intake in order to support important functions including digestion, regulating body temperature and circulation. NHS Choices recommends drinking six to eight glasses of water a day, that’s about 2.5 litres, but in hot temperatures, or if you’re exercising, it’s a good idea to take on a little more water to keep yourself in peak condition.

3. CUT CALORIES

Tap water is naturally calorie-free, meaning you can enjoy as much as you like, as often as you like. A quick way to reduce your calorie intake is to substitute sugary, higher-calorie drinks with water to stay both hydrated and in shape.

4. PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

Zero Waste Scotland estimates 20 million plastic bottles are littered in Scotland each year and about 120,000 tonnes of plastic packaging waste is produced from our homes over a 12-month period. Drinking tap from a reusable bottle is an easy win when it comes to protecting the environment.

5. DRINK THE BEST

Scotland’s Drinking Water Quality Regulator has reported that our tap water meets some of the strictest standards found anywhere in the world, with samples tested every two minutes on average.