How do I know if a water product has added sugars and needs a deposit?
Generally, look for the following: First, determine if the product is identified as a water through the use of symbols, letters or words Next, Check the nutrition label to see if a sugar has been added. If “Nutrition Facts” label indicates: – “Sugars” is 0 grams, then the water requires a deposit – “Sugars” is more than 0 grams, No deposit is required. There may be limited exceptions to this generalization. Please contact DEC if you think “a beverage identified as a type of water to which a sugar has been added” does not conform to this general principle.
