About Us

John M. Kocol, a Service-Connected U.S. Army Medic Veteran, ALM (Master of Liberal Arts) Harvard University, Thesis, "Federal Reserve Expansion in Mexico" which was directed by Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) Robert Woods Bliss Professor of Latin American History and Economics John Womack, Jr., and author of "52 American States", BA Political Science, Eastern Connecticut State University, coined the acronym ACMU™ America Canada Mexico Union on 1/16/2025 which makes him the World's First ACMU™ Political Scientist!

During COVID-19, as an emergency Blue Can Water™ authorized Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) federal reseller from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, KOCOL LLC supplied Blue Can Water™ to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Bath Community Hospital and to the City of Clearwater, FL Fire Department.   

 The ZWATER™ brand was created by John in 2018 when he acquired ZWATER.COM™. Given that the letter Z is last, he thought of the tagline: End of the line for plastic?™ in 2025.

 "ZWATER END OF THE LINE FOR PLASTIC?™ ZWATER™ End of the line for plastic?™ is the trademarked slogan of ZWATER™, an American water brand founded by John M. Kocol in 2018 that aims to eliminate single-use plastic waste. zwater.com +1 The brand's mission and products focus on the following:

• Plastic-Free Packaging: ZWATER™ provides premium spring and mineral water in 16 FL OZ aluminum bottles that are 100% recyclable and BPA-free.
• Sustainability Goal: The slogan reflects the company's objective to serve as a permanent, eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic bottles, specifically to reduce ocean pollution.
• Business Profile: Owned by KOCOL LLC, the brand is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) based in Pittsburgh, PA.
• Target Markets: While available commercially, the brand primarily targets government (SLED/Federal) entities, including military commissaries and VA facilities. zwater.com +2

Meaning of the Slogan The tagline was coined in 2025 by the founder. It plays on the letter "Z" (the last letter of the alphabet and the brand's name) to signify the "end" of the era of plastic bottle consumption. zwater.com +1" AI Mode, 3/13/2026