This is an interesting article, written by Diana Zlomislic, about the cleanliness of spouts on public drinking fountains. They interview the city counselor who promoted the bottled water ban about their findings. 

Read the full Star article here. It will change the way you look at drinking fountains forever.

 

 

 

 

If you ever wonder if there is a real risk of bottled water being replaced by tap water, there may be no better source of information than the annual report of American Water Works (stock symbol AWK).

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1410636/000119312510044392/d10k.htm.

AWK is the largest publicly traded tap water company, and I think most Americans don't understand there is a growing privatization of tap water systems in the US. From AWK's 10K report you can get an honest reading of the looming costs to tap water infrastructure as well as "risk factors" in the tap water business. Unfortunately, they don't disclose quality problems as they consider that merely "regulatory matters in the normal course of business."

"The aging water and wastewater infrastructure in the United States is in constant need of modernization and facilities replacement. Increased regulations to improve water quality and the management of wastewater discharges, which began with passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972 and the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1974, have been among the primary drivers of the need for modernization. The EPA estimates that approximately $335 billion of capital spending will be necessary between 2007 and 2026 to replace aging infrastructure and to comply with quality standards to ensure quality water systems across the United States. In addition, the EPA estimates that approximately $390 billion of capital spending will be necessary over the next 20 years to replace aging infrastructure and ensure quality wastewater systems across the United States."

A big thank you to Hotel F&B magazine for publishing this readers choice selection for bottled water. As Cochon’s General Manager Will Davis puts it, “It’s the best bottled water I have ever tasted.”  This is a testimonial for our commitment to delivering the purest bottled water to restaurants and hotel chains nationwide.

If you would like more information for your hotel bottled water program, contact us or find your local bottled water distributor for more information.

Check out the contestants' t-shirts! Mountain Valley has been a proud sponsor the Miss Arkansas Pageant for many years.

It is official! The popular faux water drink "Vitaminwater" isn't water!

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Judge John Gleeson "took note of the fact that the FDA frowns upon names of products that mention some ingredients to the exclusion of more prominent ingredients such as, in the case of VitaminWater, added sugar,"

Video debunks claims made by anti bottled water crowd. And, check out the historical photos of Mountain Valley Spring Water delivery trucks towards the end of the video.

We love passing on great internet resources for people interested in health and nutrition. VirtuallyKnoxville.com is a community group that disseminates news and promotes local businesses in Knoxville, and there are some great resources and coupons for people looking for health stores in Knoxville, Tennessee.

VirtuallyKnoxville.com emphasizes family interests, health and fitness. On this website you will find hot spots in Knoxville, Tennessee and family-friendly events and things to do in the area.

SURVIVE! A Family Guide to Thriving in a Toxic World, has recently been released. This is a 470-page informative reference guide to toxins in all walks of life, and it includes many alternative solutions—for thriving in a toxic world.

Mountain Valley Spring Water is mentioned on page 64 in chapter 2! The book covers thousands of topics—from toxins in air, water and food, to toxins in medical and dental procedures. It includes chapters on electromagnetic pollution, baby products, clothing, pets, vaccines—even toxic thoughts and emotions, and what to avoid when you travel.

SURVIVE! may be purchased from Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com. It is also available on the authors’ Websites. Please visit: www.wyntersway.com for more detailed information or to purchase an autographed copy. If you would like to purchase in quantity, please email Sharyn Wynters at: drwynters@aol.com. 

Congratulations to our Mountain Valley Spring Water team for bringing home the gold in the 5th Annual Steuart Pennington Running of the Tubs.

Residents in the Boston area are reconsidering an unprecedented Bottled Water Ban after a water main ruptured and cut the supply of potable water to around 2 million people. This occured just 48 hours after residents voted to ban bottled water in an attempt to reduce plastic waste.

The new law will still take effect in January, but residents are second guessing the decision made by the 300 or so people at the town meeting that cated the vote affecting so many other people.

Read more about the Concord bottled water ban here at boston.com.