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Coca-Cola fears sand mine will pollute secret bottled water source – Sydney Morning Herald
The beverages giant, which manufactures Mount Franklin and Pump, is alarmed at the quarry’s potential to pollute its pristine water source.
Its closest drinking water bores are two kilometres from the western boundary of the proposed quarry, about 15 kilometres south-west of Bowral.
“The availability, consistency, reliability and quality of the water extracted at all of our sites is integral to our business and our customers,” a Coca-Cola Amatil spokesperson told the Herald.
Until now, the location of Coca-Colas drinking water source has been a closely guarded company secret.
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