This kind of nonsense is an embarrassment to the Catholic Church.
1 And there came to him the Pharisees and Sadducees tempting: and they asked him to shew them a sign from heaven. 2 But he answered and said to them: When it is evening, you say, It will be fair weather, for the sky is red. 3 And in the morning: To day there will be a storm, for the sky is red and lowering. You know then how to discern the face of the sky: and can you not know the signs of the times? 4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign: and a sign shall not be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. And he left them, and went away. (St. Matthew 16:1-4)
Is this water blessed? If so, he's committing simony by selling it. If not, it's ordinary water and he's promoting superstition.
As much of an embarrassment as the abuse scandal?
In the Middle Ages, vendors were known for selling chunks of the True Cross, nails used to crucify Christ, and milk from the Virgin's breasts. From what I hear of conditions in much of Africa, if this guy is actually selling clean water, it might be worth the 45 cents.
Only 45 cents a pop? Thats less than what Benny Hinn and Oral Roberts charge I think. :)