A large majority of Russians express worry about the safety and quality of the water they drink. A recent survey conducted by the Pour Water vending network in collaboration with OMI highlights these concerns, reflecting findings reported by socialbites.ca.
In parallel, more than one in three respondents admitted they drink tap water. The researchers note that this tendency is most common among residents of small villages, rural localities, and certain urban-type settlements.
Convenience plays a major role for many who choose tap water, with roughly 40 percent citing ease of access as a key reason for their preference.
Cost considerations also influence behavior. Anxieties about bottled water prices lead nearly a third of participants to opt for tap water as a more affordable option.
Only about a third of the water that appears at the faucet is boiled before consumption, according to the study.
Filtration remains the dominant approach to improving drinking water quality. About 61 percent of respondents report filtering their water. Among them, around 65 percent buy replacement cartridges for pitchers, while 34 percent rely on a flow filter installed under the sink. A subset of participants explored other methods, including ozonation with dedicated equipment, adding coral water, or choosing to drink water drawn from wells.
The report also recalls earlier warnings from a quality specialist about health risks associated with lime scale buildup in kettles, underscoring ongoing concerns about home water treatment practices.
Final observations suggest that water quality continues to be a priority for households, driving a range of strategies from filtration and filtration-related purchases to outright acceptance of tap water in daily life. The findings reinforce the idea that access, cost, convenience, and perceived safety shape how people in diverse communities manage their drinking water on a daily basis.
Citation: Pour Water vending network and OMI survey, summarized for inclusion by socialbites.ca.