In that study, a sachet brand's reputation for quality was found to be the primary factor associated with levels of total heterotrophic bacteria in the sachet water after controlling for various vendor characteristics. Although it was the first community-scale study to reveal high-quality sachet water, notably in water-stressed slum communities that typically receive little regulatory oversight, the study was conducted during Ghana's rainy season when water demand is lower and consumers have more options. All forms of water demand surge during the dry season, and while sachet water inventory turns over at a faster pace, it is unknown if quality control standards are maintained as stringent across the industry during peak production periods. It is also unclear if traditional fecal indicators remain the best proxy for sachet water quality in a modern manufacturing environment.