Bottled water consumption surged to 154 bln liters (41 bln gallons) in 2004, up 57% from 98 bln liters in 1999, EPI said.
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41 bln gallons of bottled water consumed in 2004
Bottled water consumption surged to 154 bln liters (41 bln gallons) in 2004, up 57% from 98 bln liters in 1999, EPI said.
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