What is the difference between Spring and Purified Water?
In the bottled water industry, the two most common types of water are spring water and purified water. Because the average consumer doesn’t fully understand the differences, they’re often left wondering which of the two products to buy when confronted with the choice. Since most consumers are unaware of the specific treatment guidelines behind each type of water, they generally make their selection based on their perceived preference for spring versus purified water on brand name or price. The FDA classifies bottled water according to its origin. Purified Water Specifications Bottled water that has been treated by distillation, reverse osmosis, or other suitable process and that meets the definition of “purified water” in the U.S. Pharmacopoeia can be labeled as “purified water.” This water may be sources from spring or municipal systems. Spring Water Specifications Spring water must be derived from an underground formation from which water flows naturally to the earth’s surface. Sprin
