Bottled and Drinking Water

Dijkstra, Arnold F.; Husman, Ana Maria de Roda

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-381504-0.00014-7

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“…There are differences in the perception of people in regard to how they assess the quality of bottled water. Some people may assess the quality of bottled water as an end product, and others may assess it in comparison with tap water or other sources of drinking water [ 2 ]. The standards which people use to determine the quality of bottled water are useful to judge their perception [ 3 ].…”

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Birzeit University Students’ Perception of Bottled Water Available in the West Bank Market

Abdah

Al‐Khatib

Khader

2020

Journal of Environmental and Public Health

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Water bottling industry has negative environmental impacts due to exploitation and possible pollution of water resources and due to solid waste problems related to the use of plastic bottles. To mitigate these impacts, it is important to study the link between consuming bottled drinking water and the perception of its quality. The objective of the study is to assess the perception of Birzeit University students’ of the bottled water marketed in the West Bank and its impact on the humans and the environment. Universities play an important role in providing awareness about environmental issues and sustainability, and university students are thought to be more environmentally conscious about these issues. A quantitative survey was used to analyze the behaviors and perceptions of Birzeit University students. The sample size was 375 students, distributed according to the college, gender, and the academic year at the university. The results show that the factors that affect the perception of the students are mainly the educational year at the university, the income, the family size, and the community type.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Birzeit University Students’ Perception of Bottled Water Available in the West Bank Market

Abdah

Al‐Khatib

Khader

2020

Journal of Environmental and Public Health

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“…Water is a drink characterized by its transparency and absence of any color, taste, and odor; thus, it should have desirable odor, taste, and flavor. The most common problems occurring with the sensory characteristics of water are connected to strong chlorine smell or taste, metallic taste, rotten egg odor, musty or unnatural smells, deviations of color, and turbidity [22][23][24].…”

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“…NOM is a major precursor of DBPs as it reacts with hypochlorous acid (in chlorine disinfection) in the presence of bromide ions according to the following equation [3,75,76]: NOM + Br + HCl → chlorinated, brominated, and mixed bromo(chloro) DBPs Generally, each chemical disinfectant agent has its own residual and DBPs. These are presented in Table 13 [3,22,24,38]: UV can also generate some DBPs, but as of today, they still have not been fully assessed and evaluated.…”

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Drinking and Natural Mineral Water: Treatment and Quality–Safety Assurance

Kekes

Tzia

Κολλιόπουλος

2023

Water

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Water is one of the most essential materials for human survival and preservation of life. The significance of equitable access to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation is established as a human right that is essential for the full enjoyment of life. The scope of this review is to record the different water sources, along with the water’s main characteristics of each source, and to compare the existing regulations and legislations regarding drinking water as have been set by the competent organizations. Furthermore, this review will highlight and provide a general insight into the most applied drinking water treatment methods and introduce some novel treatment methods. Moreover, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements and case studies of drinking water treatment plants are presented. Finally, natural mineral water characteristics, treatment methods, and legislation, along with the uses and treatment of water in the food industry, are also discussed.

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“…Marketers also targeted young people in various sports facilities, including gymnasiums. The various marketing approaches played a critical role in driving sales and turning bottled water into a household product [13]. Over the years, bottled water sales have increased tremendously, turning the product into the fastest-selling non-alcoholic beverage [13].…”

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“…The various marketing approaches played a critical role in driving sales and turning bottled water into a household product [13]. Over the years, bottled water sales have increased tremendously, turning the product into the fastest-selling non-alcoholic beverage [13]. The bottled water market has also attracted various organizations, both local and international.…”

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Ethics of Manufacturing and Supplying Bottled Water: A Systematic Review

Silva

2024

Sustainability

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Bottled water is one of the most consumed healthy beverages in the world. At a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%, bottled water sales may surpass USD 500 billion by 2030. While this indicates how popular bottled water is among consumers, it does not underscore various ethical concerns raised against the product and its business concept. The purpose of the paper is to investigate the ethics of manufacturing and supplying bottled water. It uses a systematic review of the literature through the PRISMA method to determine the major ethical concerns surrounding these topics. A total of 107 articles were identified, and 31 were subjected to further reviews and analysis. The study found that the manufacturing and supply of bottled water may be unethical if it ends in deliberate pollution and artificial scarcity. Water is an essential product that should be made available and accessible freely to support lives. The use of bottled water has benefits because pollution is removed during processing, which prevents the spread of diseases. In addition, it is practical to transport and consume it. Water bottlers, however, seek to convert water into an exclusive product for profits. This draws attention to the ethics of justice, care, and professionalism which collectively protect consumers against corporate greed and exploitation. Water bottlers contribute to significant environmental pollution and have done little to recycle or reuse plastics to minimize the potential environmental damage. More than 80% of plastic bottles end up in waste and may be washed down into the oceans where they affect the marine ecosystem.

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Bottled and Drinking Water

Cited by 5 publications

References 19 publications

Birzeit University Students’ Perception of Bottled Water Available in the West Bank Market

Birzeit University Students’ Perception of Bottled Water Available in the West Bank Market

Drinking and Natural Mineral Water: Treatment and Quality–Safety Assurance

Ethics of Manufacturing and Supplying Bottled Water: A Systematic Review

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