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A fluid dispensing system comprises a sealed collapsible plastic bag (112) for retaining fluid therein, and support means (114, 414) for supporting the plastic bag. The support means comprises a bowl-shaped carrier portion (418) for retaining the plastic bag (112) therein, a collar portion (420) for supporting the carrier portion, and at least one cooling element (20) disposed about the carrier portion for cooling the fluid in the plastic bag. The support means includes a spigot (124) for puncturing the plastic bag, either under its own weight or with a downward force being exerted on the bag, when the bag is positioned on the carrier portion. The spigot is positioned in the carrier portion adjacent the lowermost portion thereof, and is shaped for sealing the plastic bag to the spigot after being punctured by the spigot. The spigot includes a fluid passageway, and a fluid inlet in communication with the fluid passageway for draining the fluid from the plastic bag. A conduit (416), coupled to the fluid passageway, is provided for dispensing the fluid from the plastic bag. The conduit includes a valve (462) for controlling the rate flow of water through the conduit.
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