With Drought Measures Becoming More Strict, Nestle Continues California Water Bottling
The company bottles water on a Native American reservation, which is exempt from drought measures. But should it still do something?
Nestle is kicking up controversy with its continued water bottling operations despite a drought that is so severe, it has prompted water restrictions.
Nestle owns Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water, which is sourced from a spring Millard Canyon, CA. Nestle Pure Life is another one of its brands, both of which are bottled on a Native American reservation in the state.
In January, Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency because of water shortages. On Tuesday, water regulators approved fines of $500 for things like watering lawns and washing cars.
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