> I still don't get how bottled water became a thing Many reasons. Mostly distrust on how potable the water actually is (events like Flint didn't help). Some l

> I still don't get how bottled water became a thing Many reasons. Mostly distrust on how potable the water actually is (events like Flint didn't help). Some locations have water that tastes bad - even if it should be otherwise healthy. What I don't understand is how small bottles became a thing. Sure, if you are out and about it might be convenient to carry some, as they are sealed containers. But some people buy them for normal consumption. At least use the big bottles that are supposed to be used with watercoolers. Those are actually reused.