Here’s the truth. If you buy cases of bottled water at the store, you’re probably spending $0.30 to $0.50 per bottle. A 5-gallon jug has about 40 cups of water. At $8 a jug, that’s $0.20 per cup. Cheaper. And no lugging those little plastic demons home.
But if you use a Brita filter? Tap water costs nearly nothing. Like, fractions of a cent per glass. Delivery is a luxury, not a necessity. Own that luxury. You deserve cold water without stairs.
How much is water delivery? | Tankful
What about the subscription?
Some trendy services like WaterDrop or AquaTru sell subscriptions for alkaline or mineral water. Those run $30 to $60 a month. They’ll send you smaller bottles, like 1-liter ones. Great for your desk, terrible for your budget. You’re basically paying for water that’s one degree less boring.
And don’t get me started on the eco-friendly guilt. Some companies offset carbon, use recycled jugs. Others don’t. If you care about plastic waste, ask. Or just buy a countertop distiller. But that’s a whole other coffee chat.
