Waukaway Springs Bottling Company, Inc.

IT'S GONNA BE A HOT ONE

2011-05-27T09:27:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to stay hydrated this summer. Check out these facts from weather.com

Healthy Hydration
Water is one of the most essential components of the human body, yet many people do not understand the importance of a well-hydrated body. Water regulates the body's temperature, cushions and protects vital organs, and aids the digestive system. Here are the top ten facts you need to know about staying hydrated and why it is so important:

Water composes 75-percent of all muscle tissue and 25-percent of fatty tissue.
In one hour of exercise, the body can lose more than a quart of water.
Dehydration leads to muscle fatigue, cramping, and loss of coordination.
A dehydrated body is unable to cool itself, leading to heat exhaustion and possibly heat stroke.
It is important to drink more than thirst demands and to continue to drink throughout the day.
It is important to drink even before signs of thirst appear. Thirst is a signal that your body is already on the way to dehydration.
To prevent dehydration, exercisers must drink before, during, and after the workout.
- Drink one to two cups of fluid at least one hour before the start of exercise.
- Drink eight ounces of fluid 20 to 30 minutes prior to exercising.
- Drink four to eight ounces of fluid every 10 to 15 minutes or so during exercise.
- Drink an additional eight ounces of fluid within 30 minutes after exercising.
- Drink two cups of fluid for every pound of body weight lost after exercise.
Both caffeine and alcohol can have a diuretic effect, be sure to compensate for this additional water loss.
Other water sources include fruits, juices, soups, and vegetables.
To check your hydration level, check the color of your urine. The color should be light to clear. If you are taking supplements, the color may darken for several hours.

Southeast Tornados

2011-05-10T08:15:00.000-07:00

Last week we had the opportunity to donate water to the hard hit communities of Mississippi and Alabama. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those that have experienced losses.

Still Think Bottled Water is the Problem?

2011-04-14T06:20:00.000-07:00

Check out this quote I found the article from this link - Water Waste

"Another topic to be discussed at the conference is the impact of water shortages on businesses that rely on 'virtual water' or the amount of water used in production of items.

A desktop computer, for example, requires 1.5 tons (1,500 liters) of water; a pair of denim jeans up to 6 tons; a kilogram of wheat 1 ton; a kilo of chicken 3 to 4 tons; a kilo of beef 15 to 30 tons."

"Radiation reaches Tokyo's tap water

2011-04-14T06:16:00.000-07:00

Everyone please continue to keep Japan in your prayers.

Radiation reaches Tokyo’s tap water

By Hannah Thomas on Monday 21 March 2011

Rex Features

As the death toll in the aftermath of Japan’s devastating tsunami reaches highs of more than 18,000, further fears are growing for survivors as radiation from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plants are thought to have contaminated food rations and tap water, sparking cancer fears among an already anxious community.

The government was yesterday forced to ban the sale of spinach from areas 60 miles south of Fukushima, after tests revealed the presence of radioactive iodine from the nuclear plant, 27 times above safety limits.

Radioactive milk has been found 20 miles from the plant, while tap water in Tokyo was found to contain traces of radiation.

The unpredictable nature of the disaster is causing growing concern among locals cramped in to shelters outside the 12-mile exclusion zone.

Tsugumi Hasegawa, 29, who lives in Futaba says: ‘I wonder if they are playing down the dangers to keep us from panicking. I don’t know who to trust.’

The earthquake and subsequent tsunami shattered cooling equipment at the Fukushima Daiichi plant on Japan’s north-east coast, causing uranium fuel to overheat to dangerous levels.

Engineers have finally succeeded in connecting power cables to three of the plant’s six reactors, but today it has been reported that that the third reactor has experienced a surge in pressure. This may require workers to vent radioactive steam, a tactic which set off hydrogen gas explosions at the plant last week.

The government’s chief spokesperson, Yukio Edano, acknowledged the build-up of pressure was unsettling, but stated: ‘We knew that even if things went smoothly, there would be twists and turns. At the moment, we are not so optimistic that there will be a breakthrough.’

The health minister advised 6,000 people in Litate, 19 miles from the power plant, to avoid drinking tap water after tests revealed abnormal quantities of harmful iodine, however deputy cabinet secretary, Tetsuro Fukuyama, commented: ‘We think we have arrived at the point where we are very close to getting the situation under control.'

Graham Andrew, a senior official of the International Atomic Energy Agency says: 'There have been some positive developments in the last 24 hours but overall the situation remains serious.'

While hundreds of engineers and workers risk their lives to render the nuclear plant safe, World Bank figures suggest it could take Japan five years to overcome the catastrophe with costs between £75billion and 145billion.

Eco Decisions

2011-04-14T06:14:00.000-07:00

Waukaway Springs is switching to a lighter weight bottle in an effort to reduce our ecological impact.

Bottled Water Matters

2011-04-05T08:52:00.000-07:00

Love this site. Check them out on Facebook as well. BottledWaterMatters

Rocket Fuel in Tap Water

2011-04-05T08:49:00.000-07:00

Check out this article about rocket fuel in tap water I found on the SEBWA website................ Rocket Fuel

"Tokyo water not safe for infants."

2011-03-23T10:28:00.000-07:00

Here is an article in the Wall Street Journal about the water contamination in Tokyo as a result of the Nuclear plant catastrophe. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704050204576217811215894944.html?mod=WSJ_hp_LEFTTopStories

Circle of Blue

2011-03-18T06:10:00.000-07:00

If your curious about what's going on in the world concerning water, check out the website www.circleofblue.org . This is some Apocalypse type stuff.

2010 Water Quality Analysis

2011-03-14T06:41:00.000-07:00

Follow the link to see our 2010 Water Quality Analysis http://www.scribd.com/doc/50708903 . Check out the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) count on the water you drink and compare it to ours.

Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association

2011-03-11T11:42:00.000-08:00

We are now proud Associate Members of the Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association (MHRA). Go to their website for information on becoming a member. http://www.msra.org/

Online Store

2011-03-11T07:57:00.000-08:00

We are now offering 60 case pallets of Waukaway Springs brand 16.9oz bottled water. Check out our store at http://www.waukaway.com/store/index.html

New Website

2011-03-09T12:40:00.000-08:00

Check out our new website at http://www.waukaway.com

IBWA REBUTTAL TO CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY INTERNATIONAL’S FLAWED REPORT: “TAPPING CONGRESS TO GET OFF THE BOTTLE”

2011-03-04T10:35:00.000-08:00

Below is IBWA's response. You can also follow this link: http://www.bottledwater.org/news/ibwa-rebuttal-corporate-accountability-international-s-flawed-report-tapping-congress-get-bottl

February 10, 2011
On February 8, 2011, Corporate Accountability International (CAI) released a report calling upon Congress to stop purchasing and consuming bottled water. The CAI report contains many false and misleading statements about bottled water.
This is not a Tap Water Versus Bottled Water Issue
The report incorrectly and unnecessarily suggests that this is a tap water versus bottled water issue. However, most people who drink bottled water also drink tap water, depending on the circumstances. Consumers choose bottled water for several reasons, including taste, quality, and convenience. Bottled water is also an alternative to other packaged beverages when consumers want to eliminate or moderate calories, caffeine, sugar, artificial flavors or colors, alcohol and other ingredients from their diets. At a time when obesity, diabetes and heart disease are so prevalent, the consumption of water, whether from the bottle or the tap, is a good thing, and any actions, such as CAI’s report, that discourage people from drinking bottled water are not in the public’s interest.
IBWA Supports a Strong Municipal Water System
IBWA supports the maintenance and improvement of a strong and stable U.S. water infrastructure, which is critical for providing citizens with clean and safe drinking water. Primary responsibility for such maintenance and improvement belongs to water utilities and their customers, which should be self sustaining through rates that treat all users equitably. IBWA supports a long-term, sustainable federal commitment to support water infrastructure investments through mechanisms such as the state revolving fund and providing access to low cost or no cost capital for water infrastructure improvements.
Bottled Water is not Just Tap Water in a Bottle
The report suggests that bottled water from a municipal source is just tap water in a bottle. That is not the case. 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 reverse osmosis, distillation, or de-ionization. The finished water product is then placed in a bottle under sanitary conditions and sold to the consumer.
An Important Call for Americans to Drink More Water
Only one week before this report was made public, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services issued their 2010 dietary guidelines, which recommend that Americans should drink more water. Despite the public interest that is served by encouraging all citizens to drink more water -- be it tap, bottled or filtered – CAI and other activists continue to make the false assertion that “bottled water is unnecessary” and the consumption of bottled water is somehow responsible for, and incompatible with, a strong municipal water system in the United States.
The Regulation and Safety of Bottled Water
The CAI report falsely states that bottled water “is in fact less regulated than tap water… .” In fact, Bottled water is a safe, healthy, and convenient packaged food product, which is comprehensively regulated at both the federal and state level. At the federal level, bottled water must comply with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) (21 U.S.C. §§ 301 et seq.) and several parts of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Section 410 of FFDCA requires that the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) bottled water regulations be as protective of the public health as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) tap water standards.
Bottled water products - whether from groundwater or public water sources - are produced utilizing a multi-barrier approach. From source to finished product, a multi-barrier approach helps prevent possible harmful contamination to the finished product as well as storage, production, and transportation equipment. Measures in a multi-barrier approach may include one or more of the following: source protection, source monitoring, reverse osmosis, distillation, micro-filtration, carbon filtration, ozonation, ultraviolet (UV) light or other safe and effective methods. Many of the steps in a multi-barrier system may be effective in safeguarding bottled water from microbiological and other contamination.
IBWA Supports a Consumer’s Right to Know What is in Their Bottled Water
The CAI report calls for a congressional investigation of the bottled water industry to improve transparency and disclosure practices. Bottled water companies are not hiding information or keeping it secret. In fact, IBWA supports a consumer’s right to clear, accurate and comprehensive information about the bottled water products they purchase.
All packaged foods and beverage products, including bottled water, have extensive labeling requirements, including a statement of the type of water that is in the container, compliance with the applicable definitions in the Standards of Identity, ingredient labeling, name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor and, if required, nutrition labeling. In addition, almost all bottled water products also have a phone number and/or website address on the label. This contact information allows consumers to get any additional information that they may want that might not already be on the label. This might include the source, treatment, and quality information.
Disclosures, such as those required by EPA in Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR) for public water systems, are not required of any food or beverage product. These products must meet the safety standards and must be manufactured according to FDA regulations. However, bottled water companies voluntarily provide consumers with access to information about their products. Consumers have multiple choices in brands of bottled water. That is not the case with their public water system. Consumers cannot make a choice of which municipal water is piped into their homes. If a bottled water company does not satisfy a consumer’s request for more information, that consumer can, and should, choose another brand.
The 2000 FDA Feasibility Study Report (65 Fed. Reg. § 51836 (2000)) looked at various ways that bottled water information could be communicated to consumers, including company contact information on the label, placing specific contaminant and other information on the label, distributing pamphlets at the point of purchase and providing information via the internet. IBWA agrees with the FDA’s conclusion that placing all of the information contained in the CCRs provided by public water systems on bottled water labels is not feasible. FDA concluded that:

“We agree with comments that stated it is not feasible to provide all of the information that is analogous to that contained in a CCR on a bottled water label. Such information would be excessive in limited label space, particularly on the small, single serving bottles. In addition, information that requires frequent changes due to changing test results may result in a misbranded product. Costs of frequent label changes that are necessary to ensure accurate information on the contents of a bottled water product, due to frequently changing information, may present an economic hardship to companies. Moreover, even annual updates that represent the contaminant history would need information to put the history for all such CCR-type information in context for the consumer and would be excessive in limited label space.”

FDA Jurisdiction Over Bottled Water and FDA Recall Authority
The “Tapping Congress” report repeats the completely false claim that “FDA also has little or no jurisdiction over the 60 percent of bottled water bottled and consumed within a single state, nor does the agency have the direct authority to require bottlers to recall products that could be at risk for contamination.”
FDA's jurisdiction over bottled water products (and any other product regulated by FDA) extends not only to those products that move in interstate commerce, but to those products sold within a single state that are enclosed in packaging materials that have moved in interstate commerce. Known as the component theory of FDA jurisdiction, courts have long held that if any component of a food product moves in interstate commerce, FDA has jurisdiction over the finished product, regardless of whether the finished product itself moves in interstate commerce. (E.g., United States v. An Article of Food, 752 F.2d 11 (1st Cir. 1985) In the case of bottled water, if the plastic used in the bottles, the plastic used in the caps, the paper and ink used on the labels, any outer packaging materials, and even the water itself comes from out of state, then FDA has jurisdiction over that product. And in today’s commercial society, that will almost always be the case. Congress has recognized this fact by enacting a law that expressly presumes that all food and beverage products are sold in interstate commerce. (21 U.S.C. § 379 (a))
CAI claims that FDA does not have recall authority over bottled water. The Food Safety and Modernization Act, which was signed into law by President Obama on January 4, 2011, gives FDA direct recall authority for all food products, including bottled water. Under the new law, FDA can issue a mandatory recall for any incident that involves serious adverse health consequences or death (Class I Recall).
Overstating the Use of Oil
The “Tapping Congress” report falsely alleges that producing bottled water consumes “54 million barrels of oil each year.” That statement demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of how plastic containers are made. Most commercial plastic materials in the United States are derived from oil by-products leftover from gasoline production. The sticky solids that remain from oil refining are literally recycled into pellets that are melted and formed into plastic materials. It is misleading to state or imply that virgin barrels of oil are dedicated to making plastic bottles.
The Bottled Water Industry Has a Strong Commitment to Recycling and the Environment
According to the U.S. EPA, bottled water containers amount to only 1/3 of one percent of the U.S. waste stream. Of equal significance, bottled water in PET plastic containers are recycled at a rate of 31 percent, double the rate of only five years ago. Overall, the EPA reports in 2009, only 7 percent of all plastic materials were recycled. Although our recycling rate is not as high as the bottled industry strives for, we are proud to be an industry leader in PET plastic recycling.
Bottled water companies have for many years been taking actions to reduce their environmental footprint. For example, the bottled water industry is using much lighter weight plastics for its containers. Over the past eight years the gram weight of the 16.9 ounce “single serve” PET bottled water container has dropped by 32.6%. (BMC Report, February 2010) The average PET bottled water container weighed 18.9 grams in 2000 and by 2008 the average amount of PET resin in each bottle has declined to 12.7 grams. BMC estimated that during this time span, more than 1.3 billion grams of PET resin has been saved by the bottled water industry through container light-weighting.
The bottled water industry is also developing new technologies in product packaging, such as the use of recycled content, biodegradable and compostable materials, and is utilizing more fuel efficient means of transportation.
Bottled Water Sales Grew in 2010
In its report, CAI claims that its anti-bottled water activities have caused bottled water sales to decrease during the past two years. In 2008 and 2009, the United States endured an unprecedented recession affecting most industries and consumers. During that timeframe, bottled water’s sales did decrease. However, now that the economy is showing signs of improvement, bottled water sales have rebounded. Preliminary figures for 2010 indicates bottled water sales grew by 4.5 percent at the retail level, which demonstrates that is was the recession and not CAI’s activities that was responsible for the temporary drop in bottled water sales.
The Economic Impact of Bottled Water
In addition to producing a safe, healthy packaged beverage, the bottled water industry supports our nation’s economy. In 2009, the bottled water industry was responsible for as much as $130 billion in total economic activity and generated over $12.7 billion in property, income and sales taxes in the U.S. (John Dunham and Associates, New York, 2009). Companies that produce, distribute and sell bottled water products in the U.S. employ as many as 163,000 people and generate an additional 530,000 jobs in supplier and ancillary industries. These include jobs in companies supplying goods and services to bottled water manufacturers, distributors and retailers, as well as those that depend on sales to workers in the bottled water industry. Not only does the manufacture of bottled water create good jobs in the U.S., but the industry also contributes to the economy as a whole.
Furthermore, a healthy percentage of the U.S. bottled water industry is made up of small businesses, with annual sales of $1-10 million and around 10 employees. Many bottlers are local family entrepreneurs with deep roots and strong ties within their community.
Bottled Water is There When We Need It
Bottled water is not only there when you want it, but it is also always there when you need it. The U.S. bottled water industry has a long history in the U.S. of coming to the aid of those in distress during incidents when hurricanes, floods, fires and other events have prevented municipal water systems from providing clean, safe drinking water. We are often the first responders to these events, acting as a backup for compromised public water systems. For bottled water to be available in emergency situations there must also be a viable commercial marketplace that supports its production. Reducing the commercial viability of bottled water could seriously threaten its availability during emergency situations, and laws and actions which negatively target bottled water are an ironic disservice to and poor public policy for an industry that is called upon every year to provide crucial drinking water throughout the U.S.

Chromium 6 update: Ken Cook, Environmental Working Group

2011-03-02T07:23:00.000-08:00

Dear Friend,

It may still be winter, but I can't believe how much we've already accomplished. Thanks to your support, we've been able to do some amazing things this winter.
The people who make up our online community are special. You are passionate and driven -- and now, more than 1,000,000 strong. Together, we are able to move markets and create positive change across the country. I want to show my appreciation to each and every one of you.

Removing Chromium-6 with Senators Boxer and Feinstein
Time and time again, we've seen that our community has the power to move Washington. One sign of our strength is the extraordinary response to our December report on the presence of the suspected carcinogen chromium-6 in drinking water in 31 cities across the U.S. Within days of the report's release, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a plan to help local utilities assess chromium-6 in drinking water nationwide -- a solid first step to getting this dangerous substance out of our drinking water.
In January, Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the Protecting Pregnant Women and Children Act of 2011, which would require the EPA to set a safe legal limit on chromium-6 in drinking water. But we still need you to keep the momentum going.

On the heels of the introduction of the Boxer/Feinstein bill, I testified at a hearing of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, chaired by Senator Boxer. The bill -- and this hearing -- are a direct result of our research and commitment from supporters like you. Senator Boxer took time to issue a call to me -- and you. "Keep doing what you're doing."

The progress we've made couldn’t have happened without your help. Supporters like you took action, sending in tap water samples and bottled water labels. This kind of people-powered research is what drives EWG each and every day to keep working for safer water and a cleaner environment. Thank you for being part of a year that is already exciting – and getting better by the day.
Sincerely,

Ken Cook
President, Environmental Working Group

Custom Labels for Waukaway Spring Water

2011-02-21T14:50:00.000-08:00

Check out a few of our previous custom labels on the slide-show at the bottom of the page, or click on the Label Gallery on the right side of the page.

"Chilly Water"

2011-02-17T21:11:00.000-08:00

"Chilly Water" by Widespread Panic. "I was wonderin' if I could have a drink from your well, before I ride on to another city tonight."

Water in music

2011-02-17T21:06:00.000-08:00

Coming soon: Favorite "water" songs. Get ready for a killer list of great "water" songs. What are some of your favorites.

2011-02-14T16:20:00.001-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day! Remember to rehydrated after the champagne.

Environmental Protection Agency

2011-02-14T12:19:00.000-08:00

Here is a link to the EPA's brochure on Bottled Water. http://www.epa.gov

Educate yourself and others with the information in this brochure. Don't believe all the hype about no regulations.

FDA on Bottled Water

2011-02-14T12:15:00.000-08:00

The following link connects you to the U. S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) page on the regulation of Bottled Water. Pay close attention to the types of bottled water and their descriptions on Table 1.. http://www.fda.gov Waukaway Springs Bottling Co. is a spring water bottler. We tap directly into the aquifer offering you the cleanest and purest spring water in the United States.

2011-02-13T17:40:00.001-08:00

Water, water, everywhere,
Nor any drop to drink. -Samuel Taylor Coleridge

2011-02-12T05:52:00.001-08:00

When you shop for water, do you look for a particular type? Spring water? Distilled? Filtered? Drinking?

Do you have a favorite brand?

2011-02-11T09:24:00.001-08:00

Testing out remote blogger

Chromium-6 in Tap Water

2011-02-11T08:15:00.000-08:00

Well, as soon as I posted about EWG slamming bottled water, I received an email from The Environmental Working Group about chromium-6 in tap water. According to ewg.org, EWG president and co-founder Ken Cook provided a oral testimony before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on February 2 about chromium-6 levels previously tested. Here is the link with the info www.ewg.org.

Private/Custom Label Water

2011-02-11T07:15:00.000-08:00

There has been a lot of negative talk about bottled water lately. The latest group to jump on the hate wagon was The Environmental Working Group(EWG). The International Bottled Water Association(IBWA) issued a couple of responses to the false and misleading claims of EWG. Check these links out for the responses. IBWA response 1, IBWA response January 26, 2011