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Mineral water and spring water derive from deep water. In contrast, tap water (also known as municipal water), is often a mixture of surface and groundwater.

Mineral Water

• From deep subterranean reservoirs

• From pure verified sources

• Has nutritional properties

• Naturally contains minerals

• Bottled at the source

• Internationally regulated

Spring Water

• From subterranean water resources

• Sources do not have to be verified pure

• Does not have to contain a constant amount of minerals

• Can be bottled from multiple sources

• Limited official regulations

Tap Water

• Mostly derived from ground and/or surface water (lakes, dams, bank filtrates)

• Usually processed before it is suitable for consumption

• Multiple treatment procedures and chemical ingredients are allowed during processing

Natural mineral water has to meet many strictly regulated requirements. It must originate from a subterranean water resource protected from environmental contaminants and pollution. Only water that is officially recognized and is tested for its originality may bear the name “natural mineral water”. It must pass more than 200 individual tests. To preserve its attested purity, mineral water is bottled directly at the source in containers intended for consumer use.