Spring water

Spring water is a type of water that is sourced from a natural spring. Unlike tap water that is treated and purified, spring water is often bottled and sold directly from the source. The quality and safety of spring water can vary greatly depending on the source and the local environmental conditions.

Source

Spring water originates from a natural spring, which is a point where water flows from an aquifer to the Earth's surface. Springs are formed when the side of a hill, valley bottom or other excavation intersects a flowing body of ground water at or below the local water table, below which the subsurface material is saturated with water.

Composition

The composition of spring water can vary greatly depending on the geology of the area. It often contains a variety of minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which can give the water a distinctive taste. Some spring water may also contain dissolved solids, such as sulfur, which can give the water a distinctive smell.

Health considerations

While spring water is often marketed as being "pure" or "natural", it is not necessarily safer or healthier than tap water. In fact, because spring water is not treated, it may contain contaminants, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, that can pose health risks. Therefore, it is important to ensure that spring water is properly tested and treated if necessary before consumption.

Environmental impact

The bottling and selling of spring water can have significant environmental impacts. These include the use of plastic bottles, which contribute to plastic pollution, and the extraction of water from springs, which can deplete local water supplies and disrupt local ecosystems.

See also

• Bottled water
• Mineral water
• Distilled water

Spring water Resources
Need Help Finding a Doctor? WikiMD's DocFinder can help find general and specialist physicians.	Latest articles Most recent articles Ongoing trials.