Bottled Water Partnerships Are Abundant   Water Quality Products December 2002
Opportunities are everywhere for bottled water companies keeping an eye open. Although many large beverage companies are getting the "big" deals, smaller and mid-size companies should take note. Smaller companies can learn lessons from these beverage giants and find opportunity where others may not see it.
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Bottled Water vs. Tap   Water Quality Products October 2002   Nadia Abboud, Severn Trent Services
While both sides of the bottled/tap battle continue trying to inform and ultimately win the consumer over, a few facts cannot be overlooked. Regardless of how a consumer obtains drinking water, both bottled and tap must draw from the same available global freshwater sources. Despite the information with which consumers are presented, ultimately the decision is theirs. When purchasing bottled water, knowing what you are getting requires some research and understanding.
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Bottled Water Testing   Water Quality Products October 2002   Kristin Safran and Barbara L. Marteney, National Testing Laboratories
Consumers want to know if the bottled water they buy is safe. How and why bottled water is regulated is not common knowledge and can be confusing to customers. Bottlers who understand and can explain aspects of water quality, regulations and test results to their customers have a useful sales tool to promote their product.
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Expanding Knowledge, Continued Growth   Water Quality Products October 2002   Wendi Hope King, WQP Staff
The bottled water industry has seen steady growth for years. Consumers are demanding beverage choices to suit their healthy lifestyles, and the bottlers have stepped in to meet those needs. One of the driving forces behind this continued boom is the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA).
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Full of Promise   Water Quality Products October 2002   Contributed by Zenith International
East Europeans drank almost 10 percent more soft drinks in 2001, pushing consumption past the 20,000 million liter mark for the first time, according to the 2002 East Europe Soft Drinks report from Zenith International. Volumes have jumped 36 percent since 1997, despite the economic troubles of the late 1990s.

A Look at the Bottled Water Market   Water Quality Products October 2002   Wendi Hope King
This year WQP decided to dive into the bottled water market and explore what some of the latest trends and standards are. What drives the bottled water industry? Who is its target market? Why has it continually seen such growth year after year? How have the beverage giants affected the marketplace? And what role does IBWA play in all of this?
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Know Your Bottled Water Regulations   Water Quality Products August 2002   Joseph K. Doss, International Bottled Water Association
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) tracks and takes action on a number of relevant issues. The goal is to ensure fair and equitable treatment of bottled water companies and to help the industry continue to deliver safe, high-quality bottled water products to a thirsty consumer market. In 2001, IBWA was engaged on both the federal and state legislative fronts, working hard to represent the bottled water industry and seeking the adoption of sensible, effective laws and regulations.
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Bottled Water Quality   Water Quality Products May 2002   Barbara L. Marteney and Kristin Safran, National Testing Laboratories
Due to growing concerns about environmental contamination from industry and the use of everyday products as well as fears of intentional tampering of water supplies, people are becoming more conscious of water quality. Letting your customers know that bottled water is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a food product and that it is safe is an important part of your business.
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Chlorine Taste in the Customer’s Drinking Water?   Water Quality Products March 2002   By Ron Grage, Chlorinators Incorporated
Chlorine produces bacteria-free water and eliminates algae and slime. It also removes hydrogen sulfide from ground water (wells and springs) and eliminates iron bacteria (cenothrix), which are associated with objectionable odor and taste. Despite these important facts, some people still object to chlorine in their drinking water. Comments such as “I don’t like the way chlorine makes my water taste” are common.

Only Time Will Tell   Water Quality Products January 2002   Multiple Authors
The unprecedented events of Sept. 11 and the recession that began hitting our nation at the beginning of 2001 created havoc in the business world. The water industry was no exception; it also saw its share of fluctuation. With such an unpredictable economy, we move into 2002. WQP asked industry professionals nationwide to comment on what the water industry may see in the upcoming year. Although these professionals share their outlooks for next year, only time will tell what lies ahead.
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The Right Time for Bottled Water, POU   Water Quality Products December 2001   Wendi Hope King
Although in October, the IBWA had seen only a slight increase in sales overall since the attacks, individual companies have reported increased sales since Sept. 11. This partly is due to bottled water being named as one of the must-have items in case of further terrorism.
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Ozone for Bottled Water   Water Quality Products October 2001   Andrew Zaske and Aaron Edland, Osmonics, Inc.
The proliferation of bottled beverages worldwide and an increased awareness of consumer health issues have beverage suppliers rethinking how to keep their liquids safe for consumption.
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Testing Bottled Water   Water Quality Products September 2001   Barbara L. Marteney and Kristin Safran, National Testing Laboratories
One of the most important (and sometimes the most complex) area of the bottled water business is compliance with federal, state and industry regulations. As the EPA continues to evaluate contaminants in drinking water for regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the FDA must review these regulations for their suitability for bottled water.
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Duty Calls For Local Awareness   Water Quality Products May 2001   Wendi Hope King
Editorial: May 6—12 is National Drinking Water Week (NDWW). It is our duty and opportunity as water professionals to make this week work for us by incorporating local companies, expertise and even the Water Quality Association (WQA) into NDWW.
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Getting Started in the Bottled Water Business: Source Water Development   Water Quality Products September 2000   Barbara L. Marteney & Kristin Saltzgiver
This is the second in a series of three bottled water articles. The first article appeared in July; the last will run in October. Your natural spring, well or artesian well source already may be providing you with the "best water you’ve ever tasted" with little effort on your part. However, selling that same water for public consumption puts you under government scrutiny.

Innovative Equipment Design Helps Solve Bottling Problems   Water Quality Products February 1999
Unique needs of a Mexico-based water bottlers prompted the search for new equipment. A manufacutrer designed a system specifically to meet their needs.

Profit, Productivity and Today's Technology for the Water Filtration and Bottled Water Industries   Water Quality Products February 1998   Lorraine Keating
All successful bottled water and water filtration business owners know that the integration of all operational phases of their business is crucial.

Consumer Facts on Bottled Water Testing   Water Quality Products November 1997   Michael P. Miller
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that every bottled water product receives a full analysis every year.

Technical Challenges Facing International Bottlers   Water Quality Products May 1997   by Michael P. Miller
Problems the importer faces in addressing U.S. or other regulatory challenges are based on the differences between international and FDA regulations.

Bottled Water Audits: The International Standard for IBWA   Water Quality Products October 1996   Michael Miller
Because of the rapid growth of the bottled water industry and IBWA membership, there was concern that a new bottler with little experience might make mistakes, which would hurt all bottled water producers. The image of bottled water as a high quality alternative to tap water is increasingly recognized by consumers, and therefore hasto be protected.

Bottled Water Audits: What's Involved ?   Water Quality Products June 1996   Michael Miller
A look at what goes on during a bottled water facility audit