Bottled water is bad for Wacissa and the Earth
It is in the exploratory stages and has established test wells along one of the 13 known springs in the upper stretch of the Wacissa River. The international food giant, headquartered in Switzerland, wants to remove approximately 450,000 gallons of water per day. This water pulled from the aquifer would travel by way of tanker trucks traveling from Jefferson County’s small rural community of Wacissa to the current Deer Park bottling plant in nearby Madison County. Nestle has estimated 50 to 60 tanker trucks per day would travel this route.
The majority of Wacissa residents oppose this. Residents want to preserve their quiet community and rural lifestyle. Wacissa neighbors are collectively standing tall to protect their river. Likewise, the regional community of outdoor enthusiasts, kayak paddlers, air boaters, hunters and hikers alike are aghast at such an idea — an international corporation sucking water from the aquifer to sell for millions in profit.
There are countless reasons to oppose Nestle’s bid for Wacissa’s water. Saying “no” to plastic bottled water is chief among them.
The nature-based tourism industry has long been a partner in the movement to reduce plastic water bottle consumption, citing the numerous growing environmental challenges caused by the production and disposal processes.
We cannot simultaneously trash the planet and sell people hiking, biking, bird-watching and kayaking trips. We cannot admire a river’s magnificent wildlife, majestic trees, and vast wilderness while concurrently packing landfills around us with endless dumpster loads of plastic, Styrofoam and wasteful disposable products. This is bad business sense.
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