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*Today, Berkeley Springs will stage a seminar called 'Water: Our Legacy', which will address industry issues. *

Featured speakers have included hydrologists, hydrogeologists and representatives from such varied organisations as Potomac Water Watch, the International Bottled Water Association, US Geological Survey and Department of Environmental Protection. This year, water innovation Editor Nayl D'Souza will deliver a presentation about bottled water and sustainability.

Other speakers include bottled water expert Arther von Wiesenberger; Joe Hankins, Director of Freshwater Institute; J. Scott Shilpe of American Water Works Association and Russell Carolla of VA Water Conditioning Corporation.

The Friday seminar will precede the main Annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting event on Saturday when competition entrants are expected to compete in five categories: Municipal, Bottled Non-carbonated, Purified Drinking Water, Bottled Sparkling and the People's Choice Package Design.