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BlueTriton Brands is committed to maintaining transparency in our sustainability-related practices, including through rigorous water quality monitoring, independent verification of our water stewardship actions, and regular reporting on sustainability progress. By sharing this information, BlueTriton aims to build trust and accountability with our consumers, investors, and the communities we call home.
Sustainability Disclosures
We're committed to transparent sustainability reporting, regularly sharing updates on our goals, management practices, conservation efforts, and achievements. Dive deeper into our progress by reviewing the materials below.
Water Permits & Monitoring Reports
Documentation of BlueTriton-owned water sources, including spring source permits and spring summary or monitoring reports, are provided here where available. Where permissible, we have also included relevant documentation for springs owned by third parties but managed by BlueTriton. We plan to continue to update this section as documentation becomes available.
Canada
Hope Spring
Northeast
Clear Spring
This site is regulated by the Maine Drinking Water Program (ME DWP) as a transient, non-community Public Water System ID No. 93348
Garden Spring
This site is regulated by the Maine Drinking Water Program (ME DWP) as a transient, non-community Public Water System ID No. 93170
Cold Spring (Denmark/Fryeburg)
This site is regulated by the Maine Drinking Water Program (ME DWP) as a transient, non-community Public Water System ID No. 93504
White Cedar Dallas Spring
This site is regulated by the Maine Drinking Water Program (ME DWP) as a transient, non-community Public Water System ID No. 93503
Ellis Spring
This site is regulated by the Maine Drinking Water Program (ME DWP) as a transient, non-community Public Water System ID No. 90860
Bradbury Spring
This site is regulated by the Maine Drinking Water Program (ME DWP) as a transient, non-community Public Water System ID No. 93514
Spruce Spring
This site is regulated by the Maine Drinking Water Program (ME DWP) as a transient, non-community Public Water System ID No. 93476
Poland Spring
This site is regulated by the Maine Drinking Water Program (ME DWP) as a transient, non-community Public Water System ID No. 93055
Evergreen Spring
This site is regulated by the Maine Drinking Water Program (ME DWP) as a transient, non-community Public Water System ID No. 93308
Midwest
Evart Springs
Mid-Atlantic
Hoffman Spring
The site is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection as water source under Public Water Supply Permit number 3396420.
Sasoonan Spring
The site is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection as water source under Public Water Supply Permit number 3396420.
Pine Grove Spring
The site is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection as water source under Public Water Supply Permit number 3396420.
Arrowhead Spring PA
The site is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection as water source under Public Water Supply Permit number 3396420.
Greenwaltz Spring
The site is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection as water source under Public Water Supply Permit number 3396420.
Boiling Spring
Nature's Way Spring
The site is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection as water source under Public Water Supply Permit number 3396420.
Southeast
Sweetwater Falls
Texas
Piney Woods Spring
The site is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) as a transient, non-community Public Water System ID No. 2500059.
Roher Spring
The site is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) as a transient, non-community Public Water System ID No. 1070232.
Moffit Spring
The site is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) as a transient, non-community Public Water System ID No. 2360079.
Colorado
Water Stewardship Verifications
At BlueTriton, we prioritize responsible water stewardship, verified through independent verifications. We engage in comprehensive review processes, including stakeholder consultations, defining shared water challenges, and implementing socially and culturally equitable, environmentally sustainable, and economically beneficial water stewardship plans. Our commitment to external scrutiny assures our facilities meet internationally recognized standards and continuously advance with leading science.
Explore our audit results below:
California
Livermore, CA
Sacramento, CA
Colorado
Denver, CO
Ontario, CA
Water Quality Reports
Since 2005, we have upheld transparency by regularly publishing water quality reports for all our brands. These reports are based on independent testing results from certified laboratories, covering over 90 quality parameters mandated by FDA regulations, assuring the safety of our bottled water. Our thorough analysis consistently confirms that our water brands either exhibit non-detectable levels or adhere to FDA standards. For inquiries or feedback, reach us via the toll-free number listed on the label of each bottle.
Arrowhead
Calistoga
Ice Mountain
Ozarka
Origin
Poland Spring
AC+ION
Saratoga
Food Safety
All BlueTriton bottling facilities strictly adhere to the FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) for bottled water. These encompass requirements for plant and equipment design, sanitation, quality control, sampling, testing, and record keeping. Additionally, our facilities hold certification from the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000), a risk-based food safety management system that supports effective hazard control and safe food production. As a member of the International Bottled Water Association, we uphold the IBWA Code of Practice, which bolsters FDA CGMPs and Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards for our industry.
ESG Management Systems
BlueTriton is committed to upholding rigorous environmental protection and safety standards throughout our operations. Annually, we engage an internationally recognized certification institute to conduct an impartial evaluation of our management systems' implementation, adhering to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, at select sites. We invite you to view our certificates below.
ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management
Packaging Recycled Content Reporting
Several U.S. states and Canadian provinces mandate beverage manufacturers to annually disclose the quantities of virgin plastic and post-consumer recycled plastic used in the sale of beverage containers. We endorse these transparency initiatives and aim to surpass them by incorporating 35% recycled material in our glass, aluminum, and plastic beverage containers by 2025. In 2023, our beverage container portfolio averaged 23% post-consumer recycled content.
California
BlueTriton CalRecycle Plastic Reporting Form (2023)
BlueTriton CalRecycle Plastic Reporting Form (2022)
Maine
BlueTriton Maine Post-Consumer Recycled Content Report (2023)
Washington
BlueTriton Washington State Post-Consumer Recycled Content Report (2023)
Select Advocacy and Policy Position Papers
In 2022, BlueTriton undertook efforts to better understand best-in- class deposit return systems in a pursuit of being a transparent and constructive partner in developing future policy. These efforts culminated in a 2023 release of BlueTriton’s position on DRS policy.
Recycling and Deposit Return Programs
Testimony Submitted to the WA State House Finance Committee in Support of HB 2144 (02.01.2024)
Testimony Submitted to the WA State House Finance Committee in Support of HB 2144 (01.09.2024)
Testimony Submitted to the CT State Environment Committee in Support of HB 6664 (02.27.2023)
Deposit Return Systems White Paper (2023)
Water Quality
BlueTriton Brands Applauds Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead Pipe Proposal (2023)
Frequently Asked Questions
We frequently receive questions about our sustainability efforts and aim to provide information about our approach and progress. We’ll keep you updated by periodically adding more details to this page.
Answering your sustainability questions
Facts about bottled water from the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA)
