Where is Poland Spring Anyway?

Many people think bottled water is somehow safer and better tasting than tap water. While we in New York City know we have some of the safest and best tasting tap water in the world, most people don't realize that bottled water companies don't have access to "secret sources" of water. Most water sources are shared by municipalities and manufacturers.

Poland Springs is no exception. If you think Poland Springs water comes from some pristine spring in the mountains far away from human interference, think again. In 2003, Poland Spring was sued for false advertising for charging extra for water that supposedly comes from springs, but in fact is heavily treated common ground water. 

In Frybeburg, Maine, Poland Spring actually buys water from another company, then ships it to the Poland Spring bottling plant in Poland Spring. 

Check out this article on Think Outside the Bottle's website: Nestle's Abuses in Fryeburg, Maine.