If your order is not tax exempt, taxes are estimates only. Final applicable sales tax will be reflected on each invoice. You will be charged taxes on the products you receive in each delivery.

1. California: 5¢ for containers under 24 oz; 10¢ for containers 24 oz and larger; exempts refillable containers
2. Connecticut: 5¢; Excludes containers over 3L containing noncarbonated beverages and HDPE (High-density polyethylene) containers
3. Maine: 5¢; plastic, containing 4 liters or less
4. New York: 5¢, plastic, under one gallon
5. Oregon: 5¢, containers less than or equal to 3 liters

Our operating costs vary depending upon energy prices. A variable energy surcharge will be included as a separate line item on each invoice and will only apply once per billing period regardless of the number of deliveries. The surcharge is based on the Monthly U.S. Average On-Road Diesel Price as published by the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration on its website at http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/wohdp/diesel.asp. Updated monthly, the Energy Surcharge appears as a separate line item on each statement. We reserve the right to apply the surcharge in our sole discretion. Please note that we do not establish the Monthly U.S. Average On-Road Diesel Price. To learn more about recent energy price developments, please contact the Department of Energy at (202) 586-6966 or go to the U.S. Department of Energy website located at http://www.doe.gov/engine/content.do.

Please also visit our variable energy surcharge page.

A bottle deposit is a fee charged for every 3 or 5-gallon bottle delivered to you. A bottle deposit is refundable and will be credited to your account as each empty bottle is returned, either upon each delivery or upon the end of your agreement.

Artesian water is water that comes from a well tapping an underground layer of rock or sand (called a confined aquifer) where the water level is higher than the top of the aquifer.

Read more about bottled water labeling on the International Bottled Water Association website.

Spring water is water that flows naturally to the surface from an underground formation.

Read more about bottled water labeling on the International Bottled Water Association website.

Purified water is water that is produced by reverse osmosis, distillation, deionization or other purification processes.

Read more about bottled water labeling on the International Bottled Water Association website.

Distilled water is water that has been heated to boiling, vaporized, cooled, condensed and collected to keep impurities from being reintroduced.

Definition from the Centers for Disease Control Glossary

Great tasting Crystal Fresh® water starts with water that is purified though reverse osmosis, distillation, deionization or other purification processes. Minerals are then added for great taste.

Fluoridated water is water with fluoride added at a level that meets the requirements established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the recommendations of the American Dental Association. Consult your physician or dental professional if using another fluoridated product.

Review The Center for Disease Control's FAQs on fluoridation and bottled water.

Nursery® water is purified water with added fluoride that may do much more than simply hydrate your child. Consult your physician or dental professional if using another fluoridated product.

Read more about Nursery® Water.

Athena® bottled water was created by cancer survivor Trish May to raise funds for women's cancer research, awareness and education.

Read more about Athena® and DS Waters' commitment to the cause.

FIJI® bottled water is artesian water from the Viti Levu Island of Fiji.

Read more about FIJI on the FIJI Water website.

Our ceramic crock water cooler dispenses water at room temperature. It is made of durable solid porcelain with a lead-free, non-toxic glaze to help maintain water purity and only requires a square foot of floor space.

Our water cooler features and options include:

• Room temperature and cold spigots dispensing water at room temperature and chilled
• Hot and cold spigots dispensing hot water between 160 and 190 degrees F and cold water below 50 degrees F
• White contoured, black contoured or stainless steel (available in selected areas) designs
• No-Spill System valve less likely to leak
• 3-gallon bottles or 5-gallon bottles with spill-proof caps to help prevent water leakage when changing bottles

Our water cooler features and options include:

• Room temperature and cold spigots dispensing water at room temperature and chilled
• Hot and cold spigots dispensing hot water between 160 and 190 degrees F and cold water below 50 degrees F
• White contoured, black contoured or stainless steel (available in selected areas) designs
• No-Spill System valve less likely to leak
• 3-gallon bottles or 5-gallon bottles with spill-proof caps to help prevent water leakage when changing bottles

Our water cooler features and options include:

• Hot and cold spigots dispensing hot water between 167 and 198 degrees F and cold water between 37 and 43 degrees F
• Black concave state-of-the-art sleek, stylish design
• Built-in cup dispenser
• No-Spill System valve less likely to leak
• 3-gallon bottles or 5-gallon bottles with spill-proof caps to help prevent water leakage when changing bottles

Our water cooler features and options include:

• Hot and cold spigots dispensing hot water between 167 and 198 degrees F and cold water between 37 and 43 degrees F
• Black concave state-of-the-art sleek, stylish, modern design
• No-Spill System valve less likely to leak
• 3-gallon bottles or 5-gallon bottles with spill-proof caps to help prevent water leakage when changing bottles

Sleek and stylish, our stainless steel water coolers blend well with modern appliances in your home or office. Our stainless steel water cooler features and options include:

• Room temperature and cold spigots dispensing water at room temperature and chilled
• Hot and cold spigots dispensing hot water between 160 and 190 degrees F and cold water below 50 degrees F
• No-Spill System valve less likely to leak
• 3-gallon bottles or 5-gallon bottles with spill-proof caps to help prevent water leakage when changing bottles

A one-time purchase means you will receive and be charged for the water (and other products) you order only one time (minimum quantity required). If you want to receive and be charged for water (and other products)each billing period, select "recurring".

A recurring order means you will receive and be charged for the quantity of water (and other products) you choose (now) for each billing period of your contract (until you contact us to cancel the delivery of select products). If you want to receive and be charged for water (and other products) one time only, select "1 Time Purchase"(not available in all areas).