The health benefits of drinking natural bottled water are well known. Alongside these, bottled water makes a positive contribution to society in many other ways, from the provision of safe drinking water during flood relief, to funding clean drinking water in developing areas. In this section, the NHC takes a detailed look at some of these other benefits.
Plain bottled water has been one of the fastest growing beverage categories over the last 10 years, and now accounts for around 5% of all drinks purchased.
Providing clean water during emergencies
In July 2007, Gloucestershire experienced the worst floods on record. Bottled water came to the rescue again after drinking water supplies had become contaminated.
Improving access to drinking water in developing countries
UK natural bottled water companies are making a real difference to the lives of over a million people in developing countries through the provision of clean drinking water.
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