Filling a reusable water bottle at fast food restaraunts

 I am on the road often and rely on bottled water that I keep in my
car.
I have had enough with the cost and environmental impact. I plan on
getting one of those 32-oz nalgene bottles. I would like to fill it up
at the soda machines with water at fast food places I visit for lunch.
32oz should last me all day and allow me to save on bottled water. I
often skip a drink anyway at lunch places and ask for a paper cup for
free water.

For some reason I think I would feel strange bringing in my own
Nalgene bottles and filling it with water from the tap on the soda
machine. Concerned that they may think I am taking soda without paying
for it.
Do any of you bring your own water bottle to fast food places?
Thanks

 

I'd be surprised if that's legal.  There is a good reason that you are
required to take a new plate for every trip to the buffet.  That reason
applies DOUBLE to soda fountains, where the container actually touches the
dispensers.  I know many truck stops sell HUGE (like, gallon) mugs that are
meant to be refilled.  And I cringe every time I see someone using one.  I
don't know how they get away with it.  -Dave

 On Nov 21, 8:47 pm, piclist...@yahoo.com wrote:

Sure, it's no big deal. If you feel strange about it though, you can
refill your bottle in the bathroom from the sink. It's the same water
after all.

 piclistguy@yahoo.com wrote:

Maybe do what I do. I have large insulated jugs that I fill with water.
In warmer weather I add ice. Then I fill the smaller bottles as
necessary. I started doing this to fill the water bottles on our bikes
and just do it as a matter of habit when leaving the house. I have two
large jugs. I use the larger of the two when multiple people will need it.

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Must...control...quip...of...death...

Phew, that was close!


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