Purified Water Vs. Spring Water
The quality of water being consumed by the public has been scrutinized by the media and independent research companies. Some of the findings would surprise anyone who knows little about the subject. Should you rely on purified or natural spring water as an alternative to tap water?
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Is Tap Water the Same as Distilled Water?
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Tap water is not distilled water. Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the quality of tap water, you can still find impurities. At times, high levels of chlorine or lead may exceed the EPA-established levels. This is not a problem with spring water and purified water. Portable water purification systems can filter many of the impurities in tap water.
What is Purified Water?
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Purified water can come from different sources, including natural springs. Several methods are used to purify water. Distillation, deionization and reverse osmosis are among the most commonly used methods. The difference between purified water and tap water is that purified water does not contain some of the impurities found in tap water.
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What is Spring Water?
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As the name implies, natural spring water comes from an underground water source that flows to the surface of the earth. For water to qualify as spring water, it must be collected pure from the source. Spring water may also be collected from a bore hole next to the source. Many spring-water producers bottle their product where it is found.
Regulation of Spring Water and Distilled Water
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Distilled water does not necessarily come from a spring water source. All bottled water must meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards in addition to state standards, if any. Both spring and distilled water are purer than public tap water and may lack many of the impurities and compounds present in tap water.
Which Water is Best for You?
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While many people prefer spring water, purified water seems to be the safest water on the market. Not all distilled water meets this standard. The purest form of water is distilled and oxygenated water. It meets FDA and International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) standards for water purification and adds another benefit. Through the oxygenation process, oxygen molecules are infused into the product, ensuring that you get clean and crisp-tasting water in its purest form.
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