California Halts Bottled Water Company's Extraction from Natural Springs
California has ordered BlueTriton, the owner of Arrowhead bottled water, to stop using natural springs in the San Bernardino mountains that it has been utilizing for over a century. The ruling comes after years of campaigning by environmentalists who argue that the company has drained an important creek, harming wildlife and increasing the risk of wildfires. The state water resources control board unanimously voted to significantly reduce the amount of water BlueTriton can take from public lands, although the company plans to sue to block the order. Community groups and activists consider this a victory in their fight to protect the environment and uphold state laws.