Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Lists of various types of water

Sparkling water is just one of all types of bottled water is sometimes referred to as "spring water", but it is not really correct. Processing and the origin of different types of bottled water really makes them very different in style and content. Actual (FDA)-the federal agency that regulates all types of bottled water, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has established guidelines called standards of identity that classify bottled water into a number of different types of water: 

Spring water: Ah, the ever popular "spring water" is defined as bottled water comes from an underground formation from which water flows naturally to the surface of the earth. To be designated as spring water, it may only be collected through a borehole tapping the underground formation feeding the spring or in the spring. If the collection uses some type of an external force, water from the same layers as in the spring, and will maintain quality, all the same physical properties of water that flows naturally from one source to the surface. 

Purified water: This is a type of water has been treated with processes such as distillation, deionization or reverse osmosis (we will come to those terms later). Basically, this simply means that bacteria and dissolved substances were removed from the water by some who did it "purified." This type of bottled water is usually labeled with purified drinking water, but can also be labeled for the specific process used to produce it, for example, reverse osmosis water or distilled water. Lots of bottled water brands only purified drinking water in the strict sense. 

Mineral: Okay, ready for a science? Mineral water contains not less than 250 ppm total dissolved solids and is defined by its constant level and relative proportions of minerals and trace elements at the site arising from the source. No minerals may be added to the water. 

Sparkling Bottled Water: Yes, effervescent sort. But what makes it fizzy? This type of water contains the same amount of carbon dioxide that it had when it emerged from its source. Sparkling bottled waters may be labeled as sparkling water, sparkling mineral water, sparkling spring water, etc. A large assortment of calorie free flavors to taste Danish water for good taste is sold to http://allfreightfree.com 

Artesian water / artesian well water: Ready for some more science? Artesian water, which comes from a well that taps a confined aquifer, a water-bearing underground layer of sand and stones - to what level of the water level is over the top of the aquifer. 

Well Water: It's pretty easy. Well water is exactly what it sounds like water from a hole in the ground that taps the water source. 

Tap / Local Government: Of course, as you know, it's the type of water that is running water, right into your home. While tap water is not regulated by the FDA (but we thought it should be included here), it must meet the strict standards of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Municipal tap water is generally of excellent quality, but many prefer to savor and enjoy the convenience of bottled water, which in most cases undergo additional processing and often retains the pleasant characteristics of its natural source. 

Bottle Water Regulation: The FDA is responsible for food and pharmaceutical industries, two industries where safety and quality are crucial. Yes, the FDA is full of serious clients. That is why bottled water is one of the most comprehensive regulated packaged-food products. The bottled water industry receives government oversight from federal and state authorities throughout the country, which offers consumers more layers of security security - from the finished water product back to the source. Bottled water is required to be tested for the same parameters as tap water, but the standards in some cases stricter than for tap water. State governments inspect and certify the "sources" of spring water, meaning that samples have been analyzed and found to be of a safe and sanitary quality according to regulation.

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