Bottled Water

There are six primary bottled-water types. They are as follows:
· Artesian water – Artesian water comes from an artesian well. It draws water from an underground, porous rock or sand formation that produces water. The water is under pressure from a layer of rock or clay. This pressure then forces the water up to the surface.
· Mineral water – Mineral water is spring water that has minerals in it. Minerals like calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium must be present. They must originate at the source and not added at a later date.
· Naturally sparkling water – Naturally sparkling water comes from a spring well with natural carbonation in it. The carbonation may be removed during processing and then put back.
· Purified water – Purified drinking water comes from either a protected underground source or from public tap water. The water is de-mineralized.
· Spring Water – Spring water comes from a protected, underground water source. This water flows to the surface on its own. It may be collected either at the surface or through a protected hole drilled directly into the source feeding the spring.
· Well water – Well water is drawn from a protected well that taps directly into an unconfined aquifier.
Aquafina and Dasani, the two top-selling brands are purified-drinking water. Poland Spring is spring water. Evian is mineral water and Perrier is sparkling mineral water. Knowing the type of water will also yield its source and the treatment process it undergoes.