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Facing Droughts, California Challenges Nestlé Over Water Use
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Facing Droughts, California Challenges Nestlé Over
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While the drought conditions worsen across California, water officials have moved to stop the siphoning of millions of gallons of water out of the San Bernardino forest by the water and food company Nestlé.
For years, environmentalists have accused Nestlé of draining water supplies at the expense of local communities and the ecosystem. The latest development in a protracted battle between the bottled water company and local environmentalists is the draft cease-and-desist order, which requires the approval of the California Water Resources Control Board before getting any water supply.
According to The Guardian, Nestlé has maintained that its rights to California spring water dates back to 1865. However, an investigation in 2017 found out that the company was taking far more than its share. Last year, the company drew out around 58 million gallons, which is far beyond the allowed 2.3m gallons per year that it could claim validly.
California orders Nestlé to stop siphoning spring water
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Nestlé ordered to stop diverting spring water from San Bernardino Forest
Published: April 28, 2021
Nestlé has been ordered to stop taking spring water from the San Bernardino National Forest for its bottled water products. The decision, made by California’s Water Resources Control Board, comes after a probe into Nestlé’s use of spring water found multiple violations and excessive resource depletion. The company has spent years taking the spring water to package and sell it.
The order comes at a time when the state has been ramping up action to conserve water following worsening drought conditions. California is currently facing water scarcity due to persistent droughts over the past decade. Just earlier this week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a regional drought emergency affecting two northern counties. In his announcement, Newsom requested state agencies to take necessary measures to stop the situation from getting worse.