Technology of bottled water (second edition)

Comprehensive technical guidance on the management, production, safety and quality of bottled waters, equally applicable to large and smaller operations

Bottled water is, more than ever, a commodity of significance worldwide. The established markets of Europe and the US continue to develop, with companies finding new niches for their products, while the emerging markets in Asia and Australasia have seen phenomenal recent growth. Many smaller bottlers have appeared, encouraged by the success of others and the relatively low cost of market entry. But water is sensitive to chemical, microbiological and physical contaminants, and it is in the interests of the industry as a whole that all companies adopt the highest standards based on a thorough technical appraisal of their operations.

This hardback reference book, developed by an international panel of bottled water industry practitioners led by Dorothy Senior (Highland Spring) and Nicholas Diege (Nestlé Waters, US), was developed to provide industry with reliable and accessible technical guidance. Its contents span the many aspects of bottled water – from the market and product types, through the hydrogeology, treatment and filling operations, to hygiene, microbiology and quality management. It will be a valuable resource and reference guide to anyone involved in the production, distribution or sale of bottled water.

Contents

• Introduction
• Market development of bottled waters
• Categories of bottled water
• Hydrogeology of bottled waters
• Water treatments
• Bottling water – maintaining safety and integrity through the process
• Filling equipment
• Cleaning and disinfection in the bottled water industry
• Quality management
• Bottled water coolers
• Third party auditing of bottled water operations
• Microbiology of natural mineral waters
• Microbiology of treated bottled water

Hardback book 411 pages