Types of water
Every living being needs water, so it is often said that water is the source of life. The human body can survive without food for up to two months, but without water it can survive for only a few days!
We drink water every day, but how much do we know about it?
Waters are distinguished by a variety of criteria, e.g. by quality i.e. purity, composition, origin, chemical treatment… One of such categorisations is that of bottled waters which are further divided into natural mineral, spring, table waters, and water intended for human consumption from the water supply network that is most frequently referred to as “tap” water.
Natural
mineral water (bottled)
Origin
Unique, from a protected spring/location indicated on the label
Prohibited.
Must be pure and safe to drink at the spring
Stable
Natural
mineral water (bottled)
From a protected spring/location indicated on the label
Prohibited.
Must be pure and safe to drink at the spring
May be variable
Table
water (bottled)
It is made from water intended for human consumption and/or natural mineral and/or spring water
Allowed.
No requirements
Water intended for human consumption from the water supply network
Varied – both ground and surface water is used
Allowed and commonly used
No requirements