Bottled Water MattersTake Action!

  • IBWA partners with Earth 911 supporting the recycling of all packaging materials

  • Read the April/May 2012 issue of Bottled Water Reporter

  • Bottled water, there when you need it.

International Bottled Water Association

The authoritative source of information about all types of bottled waters, IBWA members include U.S. and International bottlers, distributors and suppliers.  IBWA represents our industry’s uncompromising commitment to the safety and availability of bottled water worldwide.

Environmental Focus

 Bottled water companies work hard to protect the environment, and play an important role in promoting recycling of plastic containers and groundwater management.

The bottled water industry is one of thousands of food, beverage and commercial water users. Bottled Water companies actively support comprehensive ground water management practices that are science-based, treat all users equitably, multi-jurisdictional, and provide for future needs of this important resource. Lean more.

Industry Leader

Companies that manufacture, distribute, and sell bottled water products employ over 145,000 Americans, paying them $6.9 billion in wages and benefits.

Not only does the manufacture and sale of bottled water products create good jobs in the U.S., it also contributes to the national economy as a whole via the industry’s economic ripple effect. The bottled water industry benefits agriculture, manufacturing, construction, transportation and many other businesses whose livelihood depends on the bottled water industry. Learn more.

The Myths

MYTH: Bottled water costs 1,000 times more than tap water.

FACT: According to the Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC), the average price per gallon of domestic, non-sparkling bottled water was $1.21 in 2011. As a popular retail food product, bottled water is available at many differing price points...

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