Many people
give very little thought to where the water they are drinking comes from. With
the media attention shining a spotlight on environmental issues, it has
highlighted that not all water sources provide the clean, tasty water we would
expect. Even if the water tastes okay, it may not be the best quality. So, if
you are in the process of choosing a water company, here we will explore why
the water source matters.
Rain Water:
Some bottled
water is no more than collected rainfall. They may claim that since the rain is
collected from a remote area, it is unaffected by any pollution. Unfortunately,
this “young” water can also have a very low mineral content, which can leave it
with a flat taste. Additionally, since the water has not been naturally
filtered by a spring through rocks, it will not have the quality of spring
water. Company profiles should list where the water was sourced but look
carefully at the wording to see if “natural” really means collected rain water.
Tap Water:
Although the
standard of tap water in Australia is generally quite high, you really need to
know if your bottled water is simply tap water. Although bottled tap water can
taste nice, you are essentially paying a premium for something that you could
source yourself. Why go to the trouble of buying bottles of water, when you can
simply turn on the tap inside your own home?
Spring Water:
In the past,
there have been many examples of a spring water company heavily promoting their water brand where the water was not
actually sourced from a spring. However, these days there are stronger
regulations in place, and spring water suppliers take great pride in prominently
displaying where their water is sourced.
This can give consumers great confidence in
the product. Spring water is naturally filtered by the rocks as the water
travels through to the spring. This means that while it has a clean, delicious
taste, it still retains vital nutrients. So, your spring water should never
taste flat and dull; it should have a great flavour and encourage you to drink
more.
Bottled water
can be a complicated topic. With so many brands to choose from, finding a water
company may seem like a real challenge. However, reputable brands are confident
in their water source and will prominently display it on all their product
materials. This provides you with the details you need to make an informed
choice.
If you are
looking for a water company, Perth consumers should speak to us. Aussie Natural is a Perth based spring water company, with water sourced
from the Darling Ranges. We are spring water suppliers Perth consumers can have
faith in.