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3M SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION SCIENCES DIVISION

According to the Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC), the average wholesale price per gallon of domestic non-sparkling bottled water was $1.21 in 2015. As a popular retail food product, bottled water is available at many differing price points.

By federal law, FDA regulations governing the safety and quality of bottled water must be at least as stringent as the EPA regulations that govern tap water. And, in some cases, the bottled water regulations are more stringent.

Recycling made easy

Watch this cute girl try to drink from a tap that she pulls from her purse - LOL, proving that bottled water is much more convenient than tap.

The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is the authoritative source of information about all types of bottled waters, mineral water bottlers, Bottled water brands, Water brands, Bottled water companies, purified water, packaged water and mineral water bottlers.

MYTH: BOTTLED WATER BOTTLES ARE NOT SAFE. FACT Bottled water containers, as with all food packaging materials, must be made from FDA-approved food contact substances. So, the plastic and glass containers that are used for bottled water products (which are made from the same materials used in other food product containers) have undergone FDA scrutiny prior to being available for use in the market place. The FDA has determined that the containers used by the bottled water industry are safe for use with food and beverage products, including bottled water, and that they do not pose a health risk to consumers. Sometimes, the claim is made that individual retail-sized bottled water bottles contain Bisphenol A (BPA). This is not true; PET plastic, from which these bottles are made, does not contain BPA.

As part of the ongoing relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the bottled water industry is playing a vital role by providing millions of bottles of clean, safe drinking water to those in need in Houston and along the Gulf Coast. This is being done through direct donations, giving water to charitable organizations, and contracts with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). "As with past disasters, the International Bottled Water Association's member bottlers and distributors began responding, some even before the hurricane made landfall, to provide substantial supplies of bottled water to those affected," said Bob Hirst, IBWA vice president of education, science, and technical relations.

Today is America Recycles Day and the bottled water industry is taking this opportunity to recognize people and organizations that promote the importance of recycling plastic bottled water containers.

In response to misinformation about bottled water recycling efforts, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA)'s consumer website, www.bottledwatermatters.com, has released two short YouTube videos, entitled "Recycle This Bottled Water Video" and "How To Recycle Bottled Water," which highlight the need for consumers to properly dispose of empty containers by placing them in a recycling bin.

The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is dedicated to providing quality, safe, and convenient bottled water for consumers. IBWA supports tax policies that promote bottled water job development, business investment in communities, and the development of bottled water resources. IBWA opposes all taxes, surcharges, fees, and levies specifically targeted against bottled water. https://goo.gl/QDtcnM