Abstract:
In recent times non-biodegradeable materials, especially
containers of commercially baged drinking
water has been a source of environmental concern
to public health institutions and metropolitan,
municipal and district administrations. These containers
are not properly disposed of after use and
choke drains and fill refuse dumping sites. Apart
from the environmental problems these containers
are sources of stagnant water conducive to the
breeding of mosquitoes. The regulatory environment
in which manufacturers of sachet water operate
has seen marked challenges and there is proliferation
of manufacturers with little or no control
of the industry.