Why Are We Still Lugging Bottled Water Home in 2025?

Supermarket bottled water is heavy, inconvenient, and surprisingly expensive. But what’s the alternative?

Most Australians still rely on bottled water because they don’t fully trust the tap. That instinct isn’t wrong — tap water in Australia can legally contain chlorine, fluoride, and other compounds. But hauling litres of plastic bottles each week isn’t the solution either.

What many households are doing now is switching to compact countertop systems that offer water that’s actually cleaner than bottled — without the hassle.

The benefits go beyond convenience:

• You can cut hundreds in annual bottled water spend

• You reduce plastic use and environmental impact

• You always have clean, chilled or hot water ready

• And your tap water may filtered through reverse osmosis (depending on the system), removing chlorine, fluoride, lead, microplastics, bacteria and more

If you’re constantly lifting, storing and disposing of plastic bottles, it might be time to consider a long-term solution. Learn more about how Rippl Pure works here.