Why Do People in Europe Drink Bottled Water?
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2024 report by the Natural Mineral Waters Europe association, Italy, Germany, Hungary, and Greece were among the highest consumers of bottled water per capita in the EU. A mix of cultural, historical, and personal factors explains why people in Europe drink bottled water, even when tap water is perfectly safe.