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Passengers donated bottles of drinking water to get their train working again after it broke down because of the heatwave.

Drinking water instead of one 8-ounce sugar-sweetened beverage can save a person about 100 calories, which can be meaningful in the long run in helping prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes. Today, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is reminding the public of water's important role in helping people live healthier lifestyles and is joining other organizations and groups around the world in recognizing World Diabetes Day.

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the most widely recycled plastic in the world. PET is a plastic resin and a form of polyester that is formed by combining two monomers: modified ethylene glycol and purified terephthalic acid.

Bottled water is comprehensively and stringently regulated in the United States at both the federal and state levels, which helps ensure its safety and quality. At the federal level, bottled water is regulated as a packaged food product by the FDA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). It must meet 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.