Bottled Water Production in the United States: How Much Groundwater Is Actually Being Used?

While all ground water withdrawals should be managed in a sustainable and compatible manner, the study concluded that concerns about the bottled water industry’s use of ground water are not science-based. Furthermore, effective management of ground water resources may be better accomplished by focusing on multi-jurisdictional ground water management policies that are based on sound science, consider all users, and treat all users equitably.