Many people have long abandoned the use of ordinary tap water, preferring to use only living and pure natural water. Manufacturers immediately reacted to the increased demand, and hundreds of different brands of drinking and mineral water appeared on sale, and the delivery of bottled water to apartments and offices has become one of the most popular services today.
What should I consider when choosing water?
There are several ways to get clean water. Some people prefer to use all sorts of household filters for this. However, this method does not guarantee a consistently high quality, since it is impossible to carry out constant monitoring after it. It is much more convenient to buy bottled water. To buy the best bottled water, it is worthwhile to study several brands and their manufacturers and choose the most reliable company. In this case, experts recommend that several criteria be followed, in particular:
- cleanliness of the underground source - it is necessary that a sanitary zone around it be organized around it, and the water composition is well studied and constantly monitored;
- compliance with hygiene requirements - the manufacturer must use only an automatic filling line;
- bottling should be carried out directly at the water intake site - intermediate overflow in the tank and subsequent transportation not only adversely affect its taste, but also increase the risks of additional microbiological contamination;
- the completeness of the information on the label - the mineral composition of water with indication of the concentration of ions and salts, the features of its application must be indicated here;information on the quality category, as well as the number and location of the well or source;
- availability of certificates of compliance - this condition is mandatory, non-compliance with it indicates the production of dangerous products, the use of which can adversely affect your health;
- quality packaging - not all packaging is really safe, some plastics used to make it, can release harmful substances. Therefore, it is preferable to choose polycarbonate bottles.
In addition, it is important to know how long the water supplier works in the market, how quickly it is obliged to bring its goods, under what conditions the bottles are delivered and replaced. If you plan to enter into contracts on a long-term basis, it will be superfluous to carefully study the items related to the payment procedure and sanctions for non-fulfillment of obligations.
Artesian or spring?
This question is solved quite simply. For drinking, of course, pure spring water, which is the result of the melting of high-altitude glaciers, is preferable. It is light, soft, very tasty and, in addition, it lacks heavy hydrogen, deuterium atoms and other harmful impurities.
Artesian water is similar to the one that flows from a faucet. It is safe for health, has a good level of quality and acceptable flavor characteristics. Therefore, it can be used both for drinking and for cooking any food.