As Americans have increasingly opted for calorie-free bottled water instead of other beverages, they have collectively cut 61 to 68 trillion calories over the past 15 years (2000-2015).

Mintel expects sales to continue ascending at a rapid pace through 2020, with projected sales growth of 34.7% for the category, including 75.1% growth for the sparkling/mineral water/seltzer segment.

As summer temperatures steadily rise, staying properly hydrated amidst the humidity is something of an art form. With an increasing number of consumers already rejecting carbonated soft drinks for health reasons—combined with the dehydrating effects sugary beverages can potentially have on the body—its seems the temperature's just right for the bottled water market to thrive.