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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about ordering custom labeled bottled water. Can't find your answer? Our team is one call or quote away.

FAQ — frequently asked questions
Ordering

Ordering, sizes & options

What's the minimum order?
Orders start at just 10 cases — that's 240 bottles. Full-color labels are available at that starting size, while ultra-clear and 3D-line finishes begin at 20 cases (480 bottles). From there you can scale to pallets and full truckloads, and the per-bottle price keeps dropping as your quantity grows.
What sizes and materials can I choose?
Choose from 8 oz, 12 oz and 16.9 oz PET plastic bottles, or 16 oz recyclable aluminum. Each one comes with full-color, ultra-clear or 3D-line label finishes. Need unbranded water alongside? Our blank bulk water comes in 16.9 oz.
Can I get a custom bottle size or shape?
We run our four proven sizes (8 oz, 12 oz, 16.9 oz PET and 16 oz aluminum) on high-speed lines — and honestly, that's a big part of what keeps custom bottled water this affordable. One of the four fits nearly every event and budget.
Do you offer glass bottles?
No glass. We bottle in lightweight, fully recyclable PET with a sleek, smooth profile that shows off a full-wrap label — and when you want a premium feel, there's our 16 oz aluminum bottle. Skipping fragile glass keeps freight safer and your cost per bottle down.
Can I see a sample before I order?
Absolutely. Order a sample kit to hold every bottle size and label finish in your hand. It's a flat $25, shipped free, and credited back to your first order.
Can I mix custom-labeled and unbranded water in one order?
Yes — plenty of customers pair a custom-labeled run with cases of blank bulk purified water for the same event. Just ask for both on your quote and we'll price them together.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on bottle size, label finish and quantity, with per-bottle pricing dropping as volume grows. Try the price estimator for a ballpark, see full pricing, or request a free quote for an itemized total including shipping.
Can you put our logo on more than water?
Yes. We print thousands of promotional products, from drinkware and totes to challenge coins and apparel, with the same quality and care.
Our water

Water & quality

What kind of water is in the bottles?
Natural spring water, drawn from protected springs in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Because it isn't reprocessed tap water, it keeps its naturally occurring minerals — calcium, magnesium and friends — which is where the clean, crisp taste comes from. Prefer purified water? It’s available on request — and our 16.9 oz ribbed and blank bulk bottles are purified only. Learn more about our water sources.
How is the water treated?
Every drop passes through a multi-step safeguard: fine micron filtration, UV-light disinfection and ozonation. Ozone is simply supercharged oxygen — it sanitizes thoroughly, then dissipates, so there's never a chlorine aftertaste in your bottle.
Is the water safe?
Yes. Bottles are filled and tamper-sealed to commercial food-safety standards in FDA-registered, inspection-ready facilities, so you can serve them with total confidence. See quality & certifications.
What's the shelf life of bottled water?
Sealed and stored away from heat and direct sun, bottled water doesn't really expire. For peak taste we suggest serving within two years of bottling — rarely an issue, since branded bottles tend to disappear fast.
Can you add flavors, colors or vitamins to the water?
No — we bottle pure spring water and nothing else. As an FDA-regulated bottler we keep what's inside simple, safe and true to the label; the customization all happens on the outside.
Are the bottles recyclable?
Yes — bottle, cap and the water-resistant label are all 100% recyclable. And if sustainability is front-of-mind for your brand, our 16 oz aluminum bottle is infinitely recyclable. More on our sustainability practices.
Are your bottles made in the U.S.A.?
They are. Bottles are produced, filled and packed domestically in our own facilities, which keeps quality under our control, supports American jobs and keeps turnaround times short.
Labels & artwork

Labels, artwork & design

Do the bottles arrive with labels already applied?
Yes — labeling happens right on our automated bottling lines. Your bottles arrive in cases of 24 with the label applied, ready to hand out the moment the shrink wrap comes off.
Do I get a proof before you print?
Always — in fact, we require it. We send a free digital proof showing exactly how your bottle will look, and we won't print a single label until you've approved it. Revisions are free until it's right.
What artwork files do you accept?
We accept vector files (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF) and high-resolution PNG, JPG, PSD or TIFF. Skip low-resolution web grabs or rough scans if you can — and if you don't have print-ready art at all, our design team will prep your logo into a crisp, full-wrap label at no extra charge. See our label templates & specs.
What kind of labels do you use?
Durable, water-resistant plastic labels — in full-color, ultra-clear or raised 3D-line finishes — bonded tight to the bottle so they hold up through ice buckets, coolers and condensation without peeling.
Can my logo be printed directly on the bottle?
Not directly — the printing lives on the label, which is heat-fused to the bottle for durability. Want that painted-on look? Choose an ultra-clear label: the clear film disappears against the bottle and only your design shows.
What sizes are the labels?
Two options: a 2" × 8" wrap on every size, and a taller 4" × 8" wrap available on the 16.9 oz bottle for bigger, bolder designs. Details on the templates page.
Why is there a small gap in the label seam?
Labels wrap almost fully around the bottle with a slim, intentional gap where the ends meet. Butting the ends together invites lifting and peeling over time — the gap is what keeps your label flat and tight for the life of the bottle.
Can you match our brand colors exactly?
Yes. Labels print in full four-color process, and we Pantone-match your brand colors at no extra charge, so the bottle in hand matches the brand guide.
What do setup and design cost?
There's a one-time $50 new-artwork setup per design — and that's it, because design work itself is free. Our in-house designers will build or polish your label whether you arrive with finished art or just a logo. Reorders using art on file skip the setup fee entirely.
Can I design my own label?
Of course. Just build on the correct label template for your bottle size, so the required bottling information and the label-seam gap land in the right places. Our team double-checks every file before it prints.
What kind of caps do the bottles have?
Clear, recyclable caps on every PET bottle. They keep the eye on your label and give the bottle a clean, modern silhouette — no chunky white caps.
Production & delivery

Production, shipping & delivery

How long does production take?
Standard production runs about 20 business days, roughly four weeks, after you approve your digital proof. Got a hard deadline? Ask about our Quick Ship program, which turns rush orders around in about two weeks, or as fast as 24 hours.
Can you accommodate rush orders?
Yes — that's exactly what Quick Ship is for. Standard rush turns around in about two weeks, with 1-week, 72-hour, 48-hour and 24-hour tiers when the clock is really ticking. Call 1-866-245-4375 to confirm availability and lock in a production slot.
Where does my water ship from?
Most orders ship from our Georgia facilities. For some destinations we bottle at partner springs closer to you — same water standards, shorter trucking distance, lower freight on your invoice.
How will my order be packaged?
In shrink-wrapped cases of 24 bottles. Larger orders are stacked and stretch-wrapped on pallets, ready for a forklift, pallet jack or loading dock at your delivery site.
Do you ship nationwide?
We do. We pack and ship custom bottled water across the country, straight to your business, venue or event. Shipping is quoted per order based on your delivery site's equipment.
Can I split my order across shipments or locations?
Yes on both counts. We can hold and release one order in stages, or drop-ship to as many addresses as your rollout needs — call 1-866-245-4375 and we'll map out the logistics with you.
Do you handle urgent or emergency water needs?
If you need water fast — an emergency, an outage, an event scramble — call us about rush production and expedited freight. We'll tell you straight what's achievable on your timeline, down to 24-hour turnarounds.
Payment & policies

Payment, reorders & policies

How can I pay for my order?
Credit card, company check or money order — whichever is easiest for you.
Do you accept purchase orders?
We accept POs from accredited schools and government agencies. For all other orders, payment is by card, check or money order before production.
When is payment due?
Before production begins. Your approved proof and your payment are the two green lights that put an order on the bottling schedule.
How do reorders work?
Reordering is the easy part: your artwork stays on file, so repeat orders skip the $50 setup fee and the proof step and go straight into production. Start a reorder whenever you're ready.
What is your return policy?
Because bottled water is a sealed, consumable product, we can't accept returns. That's exactly why every order requires your written proof approval before anything prints — so what shows up on the pallet is precisely what you signed off on.

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