Nestl faces backlash over collecting water from drought-hit California

[HAB911]

Backlash is growing over where the world's top bottled water producer gets its supplies. Nestlé collects millions of gallons a year from springs in Southern California, an area prone to drought.

As the company tries to meet the rising demand, activists are voicing their concern.

In the San Bernardino Mountains outside Los Angeles, an intricate maze of pipes collects and funnels tens of millions of gallons of water each year, CBS News correspondent Mireya Villareal reports.

It's the original source for Nestlé's Arrowhead water, but the steep terrain, covered in thick brush is only easily accessible by helicopter.

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[Arkansas Granny]

1. Another example of corporations getting rich on public lands.

From the linked article:

Nestlé has faced protests over its water collection in California because of the drought and the fact that this site is on public land. While the company takes about 30 million gallons each year, they pay just $524 to the U.S. Forest Service for the permit.

"I think it's fair to say that in this case our public agencies have dropped the ball," Gleick said.

The Forest Service is now reviewing Nestle's permit for the first time in 30 years. They declined our request for an interview.

[HAB911]

2. Same here in Florida

http://stopnestlewaters.org/tag/florida