Is Water a Commodity to be Sold or a Basic Human Right?

This is just one of the dilemmas addressed in the documentary, ‘Tapped,’ to be shown at the College of the Rockies Lecture Theatre on Wednesday May 9^th at 7:00pm.  Citizens for a Livable Cranbrook is pleased to present this informative movie by filmmaker Stephanie Soechtig, which tackles the topic of the big business of bottled water.  The movie examines many aspects of the industry including the path of the plastic production to the ocean where many of these bottles end up. The lives affected by the bottled water industry are also portrayed.  The chemicals involved, the origin of the water in the bottles, the cost of transportation are all aspects of the industry which come into question in this eye-opening movie.   According to the National Resources Defence Council for example, it is estimated that approximately 40% of bottled water is actually just tap water which may or not have received further treatment. Entry to this event is by donation.


This is the trailer.