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What is Artesian Water? |
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Artesian Water is water collected from a drilled well into an aquifer. This water is confined by a layer of clay or rock, which then pressurizes the water enough to allow it to rise up through the ground without mechanical pumps. |
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What is Drinking Water? |
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Drinking Water is according to the FDA water that does not have any added sweeteners or additives (other than flavors, extracts or essences). It must not contain calories and must be sugar-free. Any flavors or extracts that are added to the water must be less than 1% of the final product. If it is more than 1% then the beverage is no longer considered drinking water, but is considered a "soft drink". |
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What is Fluoridated Water? |
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Mineral Water is water that contains no less than 250 parts per million of dissolved solids. This water is different from other bottled water by its constant level and proportions of mineral and other trace elements at the point of its emergence from source. For water to be considered mineral water, no minerals can be added to the product. If the total dissolved solids is below 500 parts per million, or it is greater than 1,500 parts per million, then the statement "low mineral content" or "high mineral content" must appear on the label. It should be noted that this is different than the European definition. In Europe all Natural Spring Waters with a dissolved solids of 0 to 500 mg/liter are considered Mineral Water with Low Mineral Content. |
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What is Mineral Water? |
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Bottled water containing not less than 250 parts per million total dissolved solids may be labeled as mineral water. Mineral water is distinguished from other types of bottled water by its constant level and relative proportions of mineral and trace elements at the point of emergence from the source. No minerals can be added to this product. If the total dissolved solids (TDS) content of mineral water is below 500 ppm, or it is greater than 1,500 ppm, the statement "low mineral content" or "high mineral content," respectively, must appear on the principal display panel. If the TDS of mineral water is between 500 and 1,500 ppm, no additional statements are needed. Note: this contrasts to the European definition, where all Natual Spring Waters with a TDS of 0 to 500 mg/liter are considederd Mineral with Low Mineral Content (or just mineral waters). |
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What is Municipal Source Water? |
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Municipal Source Water is water bottled from a municipal source and must be clearly labeled. The only time this requirement is dropped is if the municipal water was used, but then treated and processes so that it can be labeled as distilled or purified. |
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What is Purified / Distilled / Deionized / Reverse Osmosis Water? |
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Purified / Distilled / Deionized / Reverse Osmosis Water is water that has been produced by a process such as distillation, deionization, reverse osmosis or other suitable processes. |
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What is Soda / Seltzer / Tonic Water? |
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Soda / Seltzer / Tonic Water are not considered bottled waters. Rather, they are regulated separately, may contain sugar and calories, and are considered soft drinks. |
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What is Sparkling Water? |
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Sparkling Water is water that contains natural or added C02 in the same amount the water had when it emerged from its source. |
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What is Spring Water? |
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Spring Watrer is water that is collected from a source underground. It is collected from a bored hold that taps the source of the spring. Although it usually requires minimal treatment before it is bottled, it must retain the same physical properties and composition as the natural spring water from which it originates. |
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What is Sterile Water? |
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Sterile Water is water that must meet "sterility tests" set by the U.S. Government. |
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What is Structured Micro-Cluster Waters? |
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Structured Micro-Cluster Waters is water that is created at the molecular level. Engineers Bill and Mike Holloway discovered Penta (tm) water during an experiment. When they were attempting to remove dissolved solids from water, they discovered that their water maintained its micro-clustered molecular state, which only happened for unsustainable period of time previously. But, their water stayed in this micro-clustered state which allows it to hydrate cells more effectively. |
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What is Well Water? |
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Well Water is water that is pumped or collected using mechanical mean from a groundwater aquifer (a water-bearing rock or soil formation located underground) |
