Bottled Water Week
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the third full week of September (2006)
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Bottled Water Week takes place during the third full week of September. Bottled water has a long history: Jackson’s Spa in Boston commercially sold bottled water in 1767, while early customers often sought mineral water for its perceived therapeutic properties. As cities grew and concerns about contaminated water increased, bottled water became a desirable alternative to municipal supplies. Its popularity later expanded with cheaper glass, plastic bottles, and marketing that presented bottled water as convenient and fashionable. Learn more about the history of bottled water.
How to Observe Bottled Water Week
Celebrate by enjoying a bottle of water and learning about how bottled water developed from spring and spa waters into a widely available beverage. You can also compare bottled water with the water available from your local tap and consider choosing a reusable bottle when practical.