In Summary:
Our position...our goals

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The main purpose of our Water Wars is to alert and inform sportsmen, environmentalists and citizens of some of the major problems and concerns that are developing because of the booming bottled water phenomenon and increasing worldwide water shortages.
Bottled water will always be sold because of the huge demand and incredible profits. We hope, however, that bottlers will become more responsible in selecting extraction sites, work in concert with citizens whose areas are affected and use every precaution to preserve the sensitive hydrology of the area.
We strongly feel that the exact origin of the captured water be printed on the label, especially if it is "spring" water. We're against deceptive text and graphic labels. We believe the label should also carry an expiration date.
We strongly urge that modern scientific monitoring systems be used (even in limited water extractions) to prevent irreparable damage to the environment and water system. The cost of this should be paid for by the bottling company and monitored by independent hydrologists and state conservation agencies.
We strongly urge that state and federal governments close the existing gaping loopholes that allow bottling companies to extract huge quantities of water without state conservation agency and local approval or supervision.
Whenever possible please express your bottled water or other water concerns to your congressmen, senators and state government.
Urge your sportsman's or environmental club to monitor any current or pending bottle water operations, no matter how small or large, and report its findings to its membership and national office.
We strongly believe that an environmental "air, water and earth" class should be taught in every high school with the same importance that history, literature or political science are now taught.
We're against the privatization of water and believe it is a shared, public trust and a collective responsibility of governments at all levels and local citizen communities.

Respectfully,

Jim C. Chapralis