Tap and Bottled Water

Bradley TilkaOctober 16, 2012 Rhetoric and Public Address Mrs. Mendes Persuasive Speech – Outline Tap and Bottled Water Goal: To persuade the audience that: 1. Bottled water is not better than tap water 2. They should start using reusable water bottles Introduction Bottled water is believed by many to be cleaner and safer than tap water†¦ While in many cases bottled water is clean and kept at a good quality, it is almost equal in most aspects with tap water 1. Costs and value of bottled waterBasically, I would like to convince you that bottled water is not all it’s made out to be; the costs on bottled water make tap water a more sensible choice Bottled water is not better (healthier/cleaner) than tap, but most people are deceived into believing so Bottled water companies manufacture demand for their own products with ad campaigns (â€Å"pristine† glacier/mountain water) Invest in/Start using a water bottle! First Main Point: Bottled water is not better than tap Bottled WaterPros and Cons Regulations on bottled water Regulations on bottled water (regulated by the FDA) are less strict than those imposed on tap water (regulated by the EPA) (http://www. epa. gov/region7/kids/drnk_b. htm) * Regulations on Tap Water 1. Pros and Cons 2. Tap water is as healthy, if not healthier, than bottled water a) Strict quality policies are imposed on most sources of tap water by the EPA; Unlike the FDA, the EPA requires local utilities to provide an Annual Water Quality Report http://www. mayoclinic. com/health/tap-water/AN02167) Second Main Point: Bottled water companies manufacture demand for their own products with ad campaigns Bottled water companies make use of desirable imagery: Pristine glaciers, green pastures, etc. (http://abcnews. go. com/2020/Health/story? id=728070&page=1#. UI9AQGl25cN) Main Point 3: Invest in a water bottle! By using a pre-owned, reusable water bottle we can save money and resources on water (http://www. d. com/health/rethin k-what-you-drink/) B. There are many products that can enhance tap water for consumers (Brita, aerators, etc. ) * Conclusion Three Main Points Our Problem – Bottled water is not better (healthier/cleaner) than tap, but most people are deceived into believing so The Cause – Bottled water companies manufacture demand for their own products with ad campaigns (â€Å"pristine† glacier/mountain water) Solution – Invest in/Start using a water bottle!At the cost that bottled water is provided to us, it simply makes more sense to choose tap water. Provided to us for a much lower cost, it accurately reflects its value as a basic necessity. Many believe that bottled water is cleaner and safer than tap water. However, tap water is, in many cases, equal to or even better in quality than bottled water