The key to harvesting natural spring water sustainably is the science used to select the sources, and the ongoing monitoring of the springs and their immediate watersheds.
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Selecting our sources:
• Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) looks for healthy ecosystems and abundant water supplies.
– Spring sources must satisfy strict quality
and regulatory criteria, as well as unique taste profiles.
• Extensive hydrogeological studies and groundwater modeling are used to assess sustainability of the water source.
•We also test for water quality, including mineral content and taste profile.
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Monitoring our sources:
• We collect data, both manually and electronically, to manage our spring resources, balancing over the long term, water withdrawal and natural recharge through rain and snowmelt.
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A small, but careful user
Although bottled water is an obvious user of water, it is actually a very small user. Of the total renewable fresh water used annually in the United States, NWNA is a relatively small consumer, using less than1/1000 of 1%.
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An efficient user
Bottled water requires less water to produce than any other bottled beverage. A gallon of bottled water takes just 1.37 gallons of water** to produce – this includes water in the product and water used for production, in addition to all activities within the plant.
**NWNA 2006 water usage
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- Promoting health and hydration
- Responding to disasters
- Supporting sustainable packaging
- Reducing our supply chain footprint
- Being a good neighbor
Printable version of NWNA Corporate Citizenship Vision and Commitment.
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