The World Health Organisation (WHO), has said that its research into the effects of microplastics on human health has shown it does not seem to pose any health risk to humans, but more research was needed.
Microplastics are the tiny particles or plastic bottle fragments about five millimetres long most often found in bottled water.
The Ekiti State Government on Tuesday commissioned Gossy Table Water production plant, indicating the commencement of full scale production of the popular table water brand, a year after the parent company was liquidated.
The commissioning was led by the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who led other dignitaries to the plant.
Commenting on the re-launch, Fayemi said it was regrettable that the Gossy Water Company, which could have been generating revenues for the state, went moribund due to lack of conducive environment for ease of doing business in Ekiti State after he left office in 2014.
A new study released on Thursday by Orb Media, a non-profit journalism organization working with scientists from the State University of New York in Fredonia claims that 93% of sampled global bottled water tested show ‘some sign of micro-plastic contamination’.
The study examined 259 bottles from nine countries and 11 brands produced by transnational companies including Aquafina (PepsiCo), Dasani (Coca-Cola), Evian (Danone), Nestle Pure Life and San Pellegrino (Nestle).
CWAY Nigeria Drinking Water Science & Technology Company Limited, has tasked its water distributors to constantly embrace proper hygiene within their premises.
The company noted that although government has set hygiene standards but operators of water depots should go above the sanitation standards set by the government.
United Africa Company Nigeria Plc (“UACN Plc”), a diversified conglomerate and one of Nigeria’s oldest companies announced on Thursday that it will wind up the assets of one of its subsidiary businesses, Warm Spring Waters Nigeria Limited, makers of ‘Gossy’ Table Water based in Ikogosi, Ekiti State.
The company cites weak operational performance due to problems associated with the rural location of the plant at the source of the spring water, logistical challenges, 100% reliance on company-generated power and a difficult operating environment as reasons to shut the business.
Warm Springs Waters commenced business in 2002 in Ikogosi, Ekiti State, in partnership with the Ekiti State Government and some private investors to produce premium quality spring water under the ‘Gossy’ brand.
Producers of table water in Lagos State are threatening to leave the state en masse for neigbouring Ogun and Oyo states if Lagos does not take steps to harmonise its tax collection system.
“Our members are poised to relocate to Ogun and Oyo. We have 2,600 members, with each employing at least 20 workers,” Clementina Ativie, president, Association of Table Water Producers of Nigeria (ATAWAP), Lagos State chapter, said in Lagos.
Producers of sachet water, also known as ‘Pure water’ in Lagos State are presently embroiled with the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LSWRC) over a newly introduced collection of all water related fees by the agency.
A spokesperson for the Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) in the state accused the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mr. Ahmed Abdullahi of allegedly diverting hundreds of millions of naira paid to the state into a private account owned by ‘Expanse Resources Consulting Limited’.
Giant Beverages Limited, a Lagos based company and a new entrant in the beverage industry has just unveiled Valmont, super-premium bottled water brand.
The company is of the resolve that Nigerian brands join the league of internationally renowned brands. Ayo Afolabi, General Manager of the company said that a brand is a mark of quality which is a key characteristic of the company.
He added that Valmont is produced to attain a super-premium brand status in taste, look and feel. “Our water is produced to the best of international standards. It goes through our ultra-purification processes without being exposed to air until it enters our unique bottles, thus preserving its freshness and purity. It is called Valmont for its strong, rich, luxurious and sophisticated background.
