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Activists demonstrated recently in High Springs, Fla., to oppose Nestlé's plan to withdraw more than a million gallons of water a day from Ginnie Springs.

The Water Is Already Low At A Florida Freshwater Spring, But Nestlé Wants More

Nov 08, 2019
Nestlé wants to increase the amount of water it withdraws from Ginnie Springs to nearly 1.2 million gallons a day, to the dismay of environmental groups and local activists.
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The Salt
While some water filters are designed to screen out potentially deadly lead, many filters and bottled water with added minerals simply improve the taste of water.

Which Water Is Best For Health? Hint: Don't Discount The Tap

Jul 27, 2018
Scientists weigh in on whether Americans really need to pay for alkalinized, mineralized, or purified water from filters or bottles.
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National
The interior of the Flint water plant is seen on Sept. 14, 2016 in Flint, Mich.

In Flint, Residents Scramble To Get The Last Cases Of State-Provided Bottled Water

Apr 10, 2018
Michigan is ending the free water distribution program in Flint, but many residents don't trust state officials who insist their water is safe to drink, so long as they're using a filter.
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The Salt
A sparkling water fountain in Parc Andre Citroen. City officials say Paris already has more than 1,000 public fountains, but the city wants to make some of them more exciting by providing carbonated water.

To Burst The Bottle Bubble, Fountains In Paris Now Flow With Sparkling Water

Dec 01, 2017
France might be known for its bottled water (think Evian or Perrier). But in Paris, the mayor wants people to give up plastic bottles in favor of city tap water — with bubbles added for extra appeal.
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The Salt
Bike patrol volunteers give directions to visitors at Acadia National Park. The Trump administration has rolled back an Obama-era policy put in place to encourage national parks to end the sale of bottled water.

Trump Administration Reverses Bottled Water Ban In National Parks

Aug 18, 2017
The move reverses an Obama-era policy put in place to encourage national parks to end the sale of bottled water. The aim was to cut back on plastic litter.
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The Two-Way
Volunteers load a pallet with bottled water to be distributed outside Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Flint, Mich., in February.

Judge Orders Bottled Water Delivery To Flint Residents Amid Lead Crisis

Nov 11, 2016
"The endeavor of hunting for water has become a dominant activity in some Flint residents' daily lives," the judge wrote. The city continues to navigate a years-long crisis over lead-laced water.
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Shots - Health News
Kids and teens should get two to three quarts of water per day, via food or drink, research suggests.

Got Water? Most Kids, Teens Don't Drink Enough

Jun 11, 2015
More than half the young people in a recent study were at least mildly dehydrated — maybe enough to affect energy and concentration. Roughly 25 percent said they never drink water.
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