Information & Resources for the Bottled Water Industry
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BOTTLED WATER RESOURCES
The American Water Works Association
(AWWA), 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80235, represents members who manufacture and supply pumps, pipes and system hardware primarily to the municipal water utilities. AWWA, along with the American Public Health Association and the Water Pollution Control Foundation, publish STANDARD METHODS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER, which is considered to be the premier reference book for laboratory water testing.
Beverage Industry
This monthly magazine published by Stagnito Communications Inc., 155 Pfingsten Road, Suite 205, Deerfield, IL 60015, Tel: (847) 205-5660, reports on bottled water as a segment of the beverage industry and addresses distribution, recycling and new products. It includes classified ads for bottling equipment, employees and packaging materials as well.
Beverage Marketing
Beverage Marketing, 850 Third Avenue, New York, N.Y., Tel: 212-688-7640, produces an annual report, The U.S. Bottled Water Market & Packaging Report, which provides a breakdown of the U.S. bottled water market by segments. It provides comprehensive facts on both domestic and imported bottled water pricing, distribution, packaging and advertising expenditures. The report profiles leading brands, the demographics of the bottled water consumer and projections of the bottled water market.
The US Environmental Protection Agency
The Safe Drinking Water Act was established to protect the quality of drinking water in the U.S. This law focuses on all waters actually or potentially designed for drinking use, whether from above ground or underground sources.
The Act authorized EPA to establish safe standards of purity and required all owners or operators of public water systems to comply with primary (health-related) standards. State governments, which assume this power from EPA, also encourage attainment of secondary standards (nuisance-related). For the full text click here: EPA Safe Drinking Water Act
The US Food and Drug Administration
Recent rules concerning labeling and content for bottled water may be found in the following pages:
FDA Proposes New Limits for Contaminants in Bottled Water
Proposed standard definitions for various terms used on the labels of bottled water
Federal Register 63 FR 25764 May 11, 1998 -- Bottled Water, Direct Final Rule
The Freshwater Society
An international membership organization, which supports freshwater research and public information programs of the Freshwater Foundation, 2500 Shadywood Road, Box 90, Navarre Minnesota 55392. The Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1968, which built and equipped the Grey Freshwater Biological Institute, a research center involved in the multi-disciplinary study of the complex problems of freshwater. In 1976, the Institute was donated to the University of Minnesota. The Foundation translates and interprets freshwater issues and their implications for the public through conferences, publications and television and radio programs.
The International Bottled Water Association
Founded in 1958, The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is a trade association for the bottled water industry, representing manufacturers and distributors of both domestic and imported bottled water. IBWA members receive the Bottled Water Reporter, a bi-monthly magazine that updates news about bottled water legislation and addresses the business concerns of the bottled water industry. Members also receive the IBWA Technical Manual, which provides detailed information on processing and quality control techniques. IBWA holds an annual convention, which features a trade show and speakers discussing many aspects of the industry.
U.S. Water News
U.S. Water News is a monthly newspaper with editorial offices at 230 Main Street, Halstead, KS 67056. Current national water events and other water-related issues, such as supply, quality, policy, legislation, water rights, litigation, conservation and even water stocks are reported.
Water Conditioning & Purification Magazine
WC&P has been published since 1959 and provides expert information about the water industry. From creative marketing, international focus, regulatory updates, to company profiles, and insightful features on bacteria, equipment, and global issues, WC&P is must reading. The monthly magazine is available through their offices at 2800 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716 Tel: 520 323 6144
Water Technology
Water Technology magazine is written and designed for water treatment professionals. The October issue usually has a bottled water focus to coincide with the annual IBWA convention. The publication addresses industry issues, small systems management, marketing and much more. Subscriptions can be obtained through National Trade Publications, Inc., 13 Century Hill Drive, Latham, NY 12110-2197, Tel: 518 783 1281. Web site: www.waternet.com
