Water, water, everywhere

I can't believe that people are stocking up on and hoarding bottled water. Are they afraid Lake Michigan will dry up and no water will flow from their faucets. The very water that we flush down our toilets is infinitely better than the available water in many countries of the world. I grew up on tap water and drank from public water fountains in high schools and in public parks with no ill effect. Bottled water is a waste of money.

Daniel M. Filipek

Mount Prospect