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CELEBRATE DRINKING WATER WEEK BY CHOOSING HEALTHY HYDRATION The single easiest way to live a healthier lifestyle is to choose healthy hydration by swapping just one caloric beverage with zero calorie water each day, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) announced today in support of Drinking Water Week (May 7 - 13). "Water plays a vital role in supporting nutritional health. Because 47 percent of added sugars in our diets come from beverages - and account for 20 percent of our daily caloric intake - it is clear that consumers can benefit from being more aware of what they drink and reducing their calorie consumption from beverages," said IBWA President and CEO Joe Doss. People could save 100 calories each day-approximately 15 to 30 percent of an adult's total energy intake-simply by swapping water for 8 ounces of a sweetened beverage, said Kiyah Duffey, PhD, Virginia Tech, who co-authored "Modeling the Effect of Replacing Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption with Water on Energy Intake, HBI Score, and Obesity Prevalence" in the June 2016 issue of Nutrients. "If those calories are not replaced by other foods or beverages, that is a meaningful reduction in daily energy intake." Among the 250 million adults in the United States (33 percent of whom are overweight), that change alone would trim 3.9 billion calories per day from adults' diets, she said. "It is important to acknowledge that convenience and availability are key in getting people to change habits, like drinking more water," said Mr. Doss. "Consumers should be encouraged to reach for water, including bottled water, instead of less-healthy packaged beverages. This is why bottled water should always be available where other convenience drinks are sold." "Water, including bottled water, helps people pursue a healthy lifestyle and avoid sugar-sweetened beverage consumption." Water helps nearly every part of the human body function efficiently. Considerin

BOTTLED WATER'S ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS A FOCUS FOR EARTH DAY International Bottled Water Association NEWS RELEASE May 8, 2017 Alexandria, VA - Actions that bottled water companies continue to take to reduce their environmental footprint are highlighted on Earth Day, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) announced today. "We agree with the organizers of Earth Day that education is the foundation for progress, which is why IBWA is taking this opportunity to educate the public about the bottled water industry's continued efforts to reduce the impact of its products and its dedication to protecting our environment and natural resources," says Jill Culora, vice president of communications for IBWA. Some of these measures include: · Lightweighting PET plastic packaging. With an average weight of 9.25 grams per 16.9 ounce single-serve container, bottled water uses one-third the amount of PET it takes to make soda and other drink containers, which need to be thicker due to carbonation and manufacturing processes and weigh, on average, 23.9 grams. · Reducing water used in production facilities. On average, it takes only 1.32 liters of water to produce 1 liter of finished bottled water (including the liter of water consumed). This is the lowest water-use ratio of any packaged beverage product. · Using less energy. On average, only 0.24 mega joules of energy are used to produce 1 liter of bottle of water - the lowest amount compared to any packaged drink. · Providing consumers with packaging that is 100 percent recyclable (even the caps). · Entering into partnerships with stakeholders to educate consumers and increase recycling rates. · Home and office delivery 3- and 5-gallon plastic bottled water containers are returned to the plant, sanitized, and then re-used30-50 times before they are removed from the market and recycled. · Making PET plastic bottles from recycled plastic (rPET) - which uses 8

BOTTLED WATER'S IMPORTANT ROLE IN TIMES OF EMERGENCIES The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) today launched a new video on its BottledWaterMatters YouTube channel called "Bottled Water - Always there when you need it," which tells the story of the vital role bottled water plays in times of natural disasters and other emergencies. Late summer and early fall are typically a busy period for hurricanes and other forms of severe weather, and this new video serves as a reminder for people to take a moment to re-assess their risks and update hurricane kits and emergency plans. Being prepared in advance of severe weather means stocking up on emergency supplies, including non-perishable food, drinking water, batteries, etc., in sufficient quantities to last at least 72 hours. FEMA advises that the safest, most reliable emergency drinking water is commercially purchased bottled water. And, FEMA recommends at least one gallon of water per person per day, for at least three days. "The bottled water industry has always been at the forefront of relief efforts before and during natural disasters. In fact, in advance of expected events, such as hurricanes, IBWA member companies have often run their filling lines overtime to make sure that safe, convenient, and reliable bottled water is at a hurricane landfall site when people need it the most," says Chris Hogan, IBWA Vice-President of Communications. "It's important for people to understand that bottled water is available in times of emergency because the industry is strong and viable throughout the year." Continued volatility in weather across the nation only reinforces the importance of always being prepared for unexpected and dangerous weather. "History teaches that awareness and preparation can reduce the impact of a disaster or other emergency, such as a hurricane, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and boil alerts. Families, individuals, and businesses who know their vulnerability and what

Do you know? 71% of Earth's Surface is covered with water. As water is a natural flavorless substance and most essential for all living beings on the earth. Almost 60% of the Human body is made up of water. So, the query arises that How much water should I drink in a day? It differs according to factors such as age, gender, and place where we live. Male requires more water than female because body fat of male is less as compared to female, also the amount of energy spent by a male is higher than female. Men require about 3 liters of water in a day i.e 0.79 gallons (12 Cups) whereas Women require 2.2 liters of water in a day i.e 0.58 gallons (9 Cups). Fruits, Vegetables, Smoothies, Milk, Herbal teas contain lots of water. Although water is best as it's zero calories and freely available. According to the weight of an individual one must drink half an ounce of water for every pound they weigh. Carry your water bottle where ever you go. Our body losses water in the form of saliva, urine, sweat, breathing, etc. This leads to a large amount of water loss from the body. So, to keep yourself, hydrated one must have more intake of water. Kids should have more water to keep them healthy. As it will help them to stay the active full day. Kids have more activities such as going to school, study, playing, etc as compared to adults. So, for the perfect growth of child parents should take care of their water intake.

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Myth: MOST BOTTLED WATER IS JUST TAP WATER IN A BOTTLE. Fact: It is important to note that purified bottled water is not just tap water in a bottle. Once the municipal source water enters the bottled water plant several processes are employed to ensure that it meets the purified or sterile standard of the U.S. Pharmacopeia 23rd Revision. These treatments can include ozonation, reverse osmosis, distillation, or de-ionization. The finished water product is then placed in a bottle under sanitary conditions and sold to the consumer. Some anti-bottled water activists imply that people may be unaware that they are consuming bottled water that is from a municipal water source and has been placed in a bottle without being purified. As stated above, this is not the case. If a bottled water product's source is a public water system and the finished bottled water product does not meet the FDA Standard of Identity for purified or sterile water, the product label must disclose the public water system source.

Drinking water regulations are designed to protect the public health. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is tasked with developing and maintaining drinking water regulations for the 276,607,387 people served by the country's 54,293 community water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates bottled water as a food product. By federal law, the FDA's regulations for bottled water must be at least as protective of public health as the EPA's regulations for public water system drinking water. Despite many similarities in EPA and FDA regulations, consumer perception regarding the safety of drinking waters varies widely. This paper examines and compares the microbial health risks of tap water and bottled water, specifically examining differences in quality monitoring, regulatory standards violations, advisories, and distribution system conditions. It also includes comparison data on the number of waterborne illness outbreaks caused by both tap and bottled water. Based on a review of existing research, it is clear that as a consequence of the differences in regulations, distribution systems, operating (manufacturing) practices, and microbial standards of quality, public drinking water supplies present a substantially higher human risk than do bottled waters for illness due to waterborne organisms.

Drinking Water Research Foundation Provides education to the public regarding Drinking water facts, drinking water quality, Water crisis facts, Tap water facts, Facts About Water etc. Drinking Water Research Foundation remains dedicated to the continuous development of scientific research in areas of interest to consumers and the drinking water industry, including facts on water, bottled water facts, tap water facts and filtered water.

COLLEGE BAN FACTS By federal law, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations governing the safety and quality of bottled water must be as stringent as the EPA regulations which govern tap water. To suggest in any way that bottled water is less stringently regulated than tap water is unfounded and untrue. Bottled water companies produce a safe, healthy, and convenient packaged food product that is comprehensively and stringently regulated by the FDA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. §§ 301 et seq., and applicable sections of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Bottled water must meet the FDA's general food regulations, as well as standards of identity, standards of quality, good manufacturing practices and labeling requirements specifically promulgated for bottled water. The FDA has issued comprehensive bottled water Standards of Identity, which provide uniform requirements and definitions for the following bottled water classifications: bottled, drinking, artesian, groundwater, distilled, deionized, reverse osmosis, mineral, purified, sparkling, spring, sterile, and well water [21 C.F.R. § 165.110 (a)]. Bottled water isn't as well regulated as tap water.

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa: Assessment of Risk from Drinking Water Pseudomonas Aeruginosa: Assessment of Risk from Drinking Water The Issue Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterium that is naturally found in many types of drinking water. For example, it is a violation of European regulations to have Pseudomonas aeruginosa present in a 250 ml sample of bottled water. However, no such regulation exists in the United States. Apparently, the Pseudomonas aeruginosa regulation in Europe originated as a quality control issue and not as a health effects issue. During the last decade, a number of papers have appeared that have indicated that Pseudomonas aeruginosa from drinking water is a health threat. However, it is not considered a health threat by those in the clinical microbiology or infectious diseases communities. Therefore, an assessment of health risk to humans from Pseudomonas aeruginosa from drinking water was conducted. Research Strategy A practicing infectious disease physician (Dr. Catherine Hardalo, Yale University) and a medical microbiologist (Dr. Stephen Edberg, Yale University) collaborated to perform the health risk analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from drinking water. An extensive literature search was conducted and colleagues were consulted. Major Findings and Significance Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a ubiquitous environmental bacterium. It can be recovered, often in high numbers, in common food, especially vegetables. Moreover, it can be recovered in low numbers in drinking water. A small percentage of clones of Pseudomonas aeruginosa possess the required number of virulence factors to cause infection. However, Pseudomonas aeruginosa will not proliferate on normal tissue but requires previously damaged organs. Further narrowing the risk to human health is that only certain specific hosts are at risk, including patients with profound neutropenia, cystic fibrosis, severe burns, and those subject to foreign device installation. Other than these very well de

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.

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.

One of the simplest things that a person can do when seeking to lead a healthier lifestyle is to drink water instead of other beverages that are heavy with sugar and calories. Bottled Water Matters is the official voice of the bottled water industry. We are a coalition formed by the International Bottled Water Association. We give bottled water consumers a voice to share their ideas about bottled water safety, the bottled water facts, types of bottled water, healthy bottled water companies and commitment to recycling.

Metro will allow water on its buses and trains and in stations this weekend as Washington copes with record-breaking heat. Bottled Water Matters is the official voice of the bottled water companies, formed by the IBWA. Give bottled water consumers a voice to share their ideas about bottled water facts, types of bottled water, mineral water brands, bottled water, water bottle labels

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.

Allied Purchasing is a member-owned purchasing co-op to improve members' bottom line through volume purchasing. 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.

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.

Bottled Water Matters is the OFFICIAL voice of the bottled water industry. We are a coalition formed by the International Bottled Water Association. We give bottled water consumers a voice to share their ideas about bottled water safety, the bottled water facts, types of bottled water, healthy bottled water companies and commitment to recycling.

Bottled Water Matters is the official voice of the bottled water industry. We are a coalition formed by the International Bottled Water Association. We give bottled water consumers a voice to share their ideas about bottled water safety, the bottled water facts, types of bottled water, healthy bottled water companies and commitment to recycling.

Bottled Water Matters is the official voice of the bottled water industry. We are a coalition formed by the International Bottled Water Association. We give bottled water consumers a voice to share their ideas about bottled water safety, the bottled water facts, types of bottled water, healthy bottled water companies and commitment to recycling.