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August 17, 2009

Bottled Water Boom Appears Tapped Out

"Sales of bottled water have fallen for the first time in at least five years, assailed by wrathful environmentalists and budget-conscious consumers, who have discovered that tap water is practically free," wrote Ylan Q. Mui of The Washington Post.

Wenonah Hauter, executive director of Food & Water Watch, told the reporter, "I thought we'd never be able to impact sales of bottled water, and all of a sudden it's really gained momentum."

Hauter also reported, "The containers are also available online for about $20 each. Sales have been strong," according to Mui.

For further information, visit The Washington Post Article.

Food & Water Watch's Water Focus

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