We are proud of the quality of our products.

Providing crisp, refreshing, great-tasting water is a complex process.
Here's how we make our bottled water taste so good.

Not just any water makes it into our bottles. Each and every drop of water has to exceed all sorts of federal, state, industry and company standards. In fact, our water tastes so crisp and refreshing because we go through multiple processing steps that are monitored closely at our manufacturing facilities for each type of bottled water to ensure every container meets or exceeds our quality standards. Specifically, federal, state and industry bottled water quality standards establish limits for microbiological, physical, chemical and radiological substances for both source water and bottled water products. Federal testing frequencies for these parameters are included in the Food and Drug Administration Good Manufacturing Practices (“GMP”) for bottled water. Adherence to state, federal and industry bottled water quality standards ensures that every bottle we deliver to your home or office, will be safe to drink, and have a consistently great taste. The result is bottled water that has a crisp and refreshing taste every time you fill your glass.

In addition to existing stringent regulatory standards, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) maintains a strict Model Code of quality for its members. DS Waters is a member of IBWA and meets or exceeds the quality requirements of the IBWA Model Code. Additionally, we take pride in the fact that our bottled water production plants are annually inspected, on an unannounced basis, by independent third-party organizations. These unannounced annual plant inspections coupled with annual product testing, ensure that the DS Waters brands comply with federal and state bottled water regulations and IBWA’s Modeal Code. For more information about IBWA and the IBWA Model Code, please visit their web site at http://www.bottledwater.org or call IBWA at 1-800-Water-11

Learn more in our water quality reports.

Water Report

At DS Waters of America, Inc. (“DS Waters”) we are proud of the quality of our drinking water products. The DS Waters regional brands (Alhambra^®, Abita Springs^®, Belmont Springs^®, Crystal Springs^®, Hinckley Springs^®, Kentwood Springs^®, Sierra Springs^®, Sparkletts^®), as well as our national brand, Nursery Water^® meets or exceeds all applicable bottled water standards for quality and safety at the Federal and state level. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates bottled water as a food. DS Waters uses certified laboratories to perform extensive tests on its water sources and bottled water products to ensure we meet or exceed all Federal and state bottled water regulations. For more information about the DS Waters brands, please visit www.water.com or www.nurserywater.com or call 1-800-682-0246. You may also send inquiries to:

DS Waters of America, Inc.
4170 Tanners Creek Dr.
Flowery Branch, GA 30542

In addition to existing stringent regulatory standards, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) maintains a strict Model Code of quality for its members. DS Waters is a member of IBWA and meets or exceeds the quality requirements of the IBWA Model Code of Practice. Additionally, we take pride in the fact that our bottled water production plants are annually inspected, on an unannounced basis, by independent third-party organizations. These unannounced annual plant inspections coupled with annual product testing, ensure that the DS Waters brands comply with federal and state bottled water regulations and IBWA’s Model Code. For more information about IBWA and the IBWA Model Code of Practice, please visit their website at http://www.bottledwater.org or call IBWA at 1-800-WATER-11.

Types of Drinking Water Offered by DS Waters

Through regional and national brands, DS Waters offers the following types of drinking water products: purified, purified with minerals added, fluoridated, fluoridated spring water, fluoridated purified water, spring water, distilled water, artesian water, artesian spring water and fluoridated artesian water.

Types of Water Sources Used by DS Waters

DS Waters uses the following water sources for its drinking water products: springs, wells, artesian wells and treated municipal water.

Processing (Treatment) Steps for Natural Water (Spring and Artesian) Products

Water from selected springs and on-site artesian wells are filtered (one micron filter to remove microbiological particles) and treated with ultraviolet light and ozone as disinfection methods. Fluoride is added that results in Fluoridated Spring Water and Fluoridated Artesian Water. The naturally occurring minerals are not removed during the processing of spring and artesian source waters.

Processing Steps (Treatment) for Purified Water and Purified Water with Minerals Added for Taste
The source water is filtered to remove impurities and particulate material. The water is taken through additional filtration and reverse osmosis to remove organic and inorganic components from the source water. Fluoride is added to create fluoridated purified water and fluoridated purified water with minerals added for taste. A mineral injection system adds trace amounts of select food-grade minerals to enhance the taste. Ultraviolet light and ozone are used as additional safety, disinfection steps.

Processing Steps (Treatment) for Distilled Water and Nursery Water Products
The source water is filtered to remove impurities and then taken through a water softener system that removes minerals. The water is then steam distilled where it is heated until steam is formed. The steam is condensed, removing minerals and other dissolved solids. At this point the distilled water is filtered and select, trace amounts of food-grade minerals (sodium bicarbonate, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and sodium fluoride) are added to create Nursery Water. Ultraviolet light and ozone are used as additional safety, disinfection steps.

Micron-filtration, reverse osmosis, steam distillation, ozone and ultraviolet light are all approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use in the production of bottled drinking water.

Water Quality Data

Attached is a copy of our water quality analyses as conducted by certified labs. The analysis includes bottled drinking water quality test results for substances including inorganics, organics, and radiological as well as physical parameters.

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