Why is bottled water so cheap?

Most bottled water is processed tap water. Check the labels, they'll often say something like "treated from public water source". read more

Most bottled water is processed tap water. Check the labels, they'll often say something like"treated from public water source". They take the same water you get from your bathroom faucet, run it through a filter, put it in a cheap plastic bottle, then sell it back to you. read more

Dumb and dummer. Bottled water is no better than tap water that has been properly handled to make it potable. So buying cheap or expensive bottled water is just a waste of your money. Still, it is your money to waste to fill yur boots boyo. read more

A glass of water from the tap just isn't cutting it any more, as Australians guzzle more bottled water than ever. Photo: James Brickwood The average price of bottled tap water is $2.75 per litre, with the cheapest being a Pureau 600ml in a six-pack at $1.41 a litre from Coles, and the priciest a Mount Everest 600ml at $4.17/lt from City Convenience – reflecting the logic that buying in bulk leads to a better deal. read more

When you put water in a nice bottle, stick it on a store shelf and charge a dollar, or two, or five per bottle, people naturally start to assume that it must be superior to the tap water that's so abundant you literally bathe in it. read more

So it all comes down to brand marketing and public perception. People will pay more for a bottled water or a soda if it's perceived to be healthier or higher-quality. In some cases, a brand of bottled water can reach more expensive prices than a brand of soda. But in general, bottled water is sold more cheaply. read more