Consumers choose bottled water for several reasons, including taste, quality, and convenience.Contrary to what you might hear, the bottled water industry supports a strong public water system which is important for providing citizens with clean and safe drinking water. In fact, many bottled water companies use public water sources for their products.  Once the water enters the bottled water plant several processes are employed to ensure that it meets the U.S.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) purified water standard. These treatments can include utilizing a multi-barrier approach. Measures in a multi-barrier approach may include one or more of the following: reverse osmosis, distillation, micro-filtration, carbon filtration, ozonation, and ultraviolet (UV) light.  The finished water product is then placed in a sealed bottle under sanitary conditions and sold to the consumer.Moreover, the water from public water systems is often compromised after emergency situations or natural disasters .

hurricanes, floods, tornados, fires, or boil alerts, During these times, bottled water is a necessary and reliable alternative to deliver clean, safe drinking water. However, tap water does provide in most cases a safe source of drinking water, even if occasional system failures make it necessary for consumers to search for alternatives during these times.While bottled water itself has been around for centuries。

the last 100 years or so saw the creation of what we see today as a vital source of healthy, convenient hydration. The vast majority of bottled water companies in the United States are very small, about ten employees or less, and generate less than $10 million in sales annually. These are local family entrepreneurs with deep roots and strong ties to their communities.