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By AMY BURGESS

Cans and bottles of rainwater on a wooden table, pouring into a glass.
Jan 24 2025, AMY BURGESS

Texas co. hopes bottled rainwater will catch on

In 2023, Americans consumed nearly 16 billion gallons of bottled water primarily sourced from underground aquifers. Richard’s Rainwater, a Texas company and bottled water outlier, utilizes rainwater captured in Mississippi, distributing 2 million fully recyclable bottles. Founded in the 1990s by Richard Heinichen, the company emphasizes rainwater's purity and sustainability.