tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691623570968976062.post4180178519646512218..comments2023-06-14T11:11:10.880-04:00Comments on While My Muse Gently Weeps...: On TapLarry Eubankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03536075365839384708noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691623570968976062.post-25776556256319397062008-12-05T13:32:00.000-05:002008-12-05T13:32:00.000-05:00I'm not going to get into the middle of a dispute ...I'm not going to get into the middle of a dispute between Nestle and others. My point is that tap water is both safe and cheap, and the money we could save by drinking tap water could be used to dig wells in Africa so others can have safe water as well.Larry Eubankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03536075365839384708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691623570968976062.post-23729226339222249232008-12-05T12:13:00.000-05:002008-12-05T12:13:00.000-05:00Hi Larry,I respect your decision not to drink bott...Hi Larry,<BR/><BR/>I respect your decision not to drink bottled water, but I hope you’ll allow me to offer another perspective on the matter. As an employee of Nestlé Waters North America, I feel compelled to correct some misinformation.<BR/><BR/>In the U.S., our tap water is generally safe, thanks in part to the EPA regulations. However, the EPA regulations are not stricter than the FDA’s standards for bottled water. By law, the FDA regulations for bottled water must be as strong and protective of public health of the EPA’s regulations for tap water. In no way do these regulations allow for presence of coliform or E. coli.<BR/><BR/>At Nestlé Waters North America, we take every possible measure to ensure our products are safe and of high quality. Our bottled water must meet our own internal stringent quality standards, plus individual state regulations. Even when bottled waters such as Nestlé Pure Life come from municipal sources, they receive extra filtration before they are hygienically sealed in convenience-sized containers. Our bottling plants undergo independent annual inspection and are subject to state and federal regulations as well. <BR/><BR/>I encourage you to see for yourself: we make our quality reports publicly available for all of our brands, including Poland Spring and Arrowhead, on our Web sites and via a toll-free number of our bottles.<BR/><BR/>The unfortunate truth is that today, we face alarming rates of obesity and diabetes, and that we consume more calories than ever, in part due to sugary beverages. If bottled water weren’t available, research shows that consumers would drink more soda or other sugary beverages. We should encourage people to drink more water – whether from a bottle, a filter or the tap. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the opportunity to hopefully clear up some misperceptions.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>Jane Lazgin<BR/>Director, Corporate Communications<BR/>Nestlé Waters North AmericaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691623570968976062.post-44444245092097311732008-12-01T13:42:00.000-05:002008-12-01T13:42:00.000-05:00Great post! I'd like to add one additional thought...Great post! I'd like to add one additional thought - some companies bottle water from springs in remote rural areas. Not only do they have to transport that water via truck (invoking a sizable carbon footprint), but some - especially Nestle Waters (Arrowhead, Poland Spring, Ice Mountain, etc) are awfully predatory in their dealings with rural towns.<BR/><BR/>In Fryeburg, Maine, Nestle's sued the tiny town five times because the planning commission won't let them put a truck loading station in a residentially zoned area. <BR/><BR/>I could go on, but the point is that bottled water isn't just a waste from an economic standpoint, it's also not too good when the company bottling it is predatory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com