Nestle plans to take 1.1 million gallons of water from Florida spring

Nestle seeks to extract 1.1 million gallons of water daily from Ginny Springs in Florida for bottling. Opponents argue the river system is recovering and cannot handle the extraction, which could harm the ecosystem and local water supply. Nestle has invested in a nearby plant, expecting permit approval from the Suwanee River Water Management District. However, environmentalists distrust Nestle's intentions and fear the plan could threaten native and non-native turtle species reliant on the spring's water flow.

What is the proposed amount of water to be taken from Ginny Springs daily?

What are the concerns of the residents regarding the water extraction plan?

What actions has Nestle taken in anticipation of receiving the necessary permissions?

What is the role of the Suwanee River Water Management District in this situation?

What species are local environmentalists concerned about in relation to the water extraction plan?