Companies offer a wide range of water types.  However, you may want to purchase water that was bottled from a natural source — like a spring or artesian well water.  Try:   Artesian well water.  This is water that is bottled from a well that contains either sand or rock that acts as an aquifer.  Aquifers are important as they are a natural filter for the ground water.   Mineral water.  This type of water contains no more than 250 parts per million of dissolved solids — it contains both minerals and trace elements.  No minerals or other elements that are not already present can be added to the product at any time.  Common minerals found include:  calcium, magnesium, and potassium.   Spring water.  This must be collected from an underground source that flows naturally to the ground's surface.  This type of water must be collected only from the spring or a tapping system that's directly accessing the spring.   Sparkling water.  This type of water contains carbon dioxide naturally.  After treatment, companies may add carbon dioxide back into the carbon dioxide content. Some companies sell bottled water that is considered "tap water" or comes from a municipal source.  If you're looking for an all natural or artesian water, bottled tap water should not be purchased.  Purified water must meet the standards laid out by the US Pharmacopoeia.  It must go through either distillation, reverse osmosis, or deionization prior to being bottled.  However, this is often collected from municipal sources and is generally the same as the water that comes from your tap. You may see these labeled as "Distilled Water," or, "Purified Drinking Water." Bottled purified water is generally not thought to be inferior to other forms of bottled water, however it should be known that it does not come from a natural spring source and is not considered artesian water. If you look at the bottom of the bottle or on the back of the bottle, you will see a label that refers to the type of plastic used in the particular bottle.  Many bottled waters use a plastic known as PET.  This particular type of plastic is used in a variety of plastic packaging and is considered safe by the FDA. The chemical Bisphenol A (also known as BPA) has come under a lot of scrutiny lately.  As with PET, you will see this labeled on products that contain any BPA.  However, the FDA has reviewed multiple studies and has stated that BPA is safe for consumers. Some bottles can be quite expensive — especially those that have unique packaging or claim to be artesian waters.  When thinking about purchasing bottled water, you need to consider how many bottles of water you drink daily or plan on drinking.  This daily count will help determine how much you should purchase each week. It might be more cost-effective to purchase bottled water in bulk.  Many stores give discounts when you purchase larger quantities. You may also want to consider a home bottled water delivery system.  Some companies will send large jugs of water and a dispenser that you can use in your home to fill reusable bottles. Bottled water, like many foods and beverages, should be stored in the appropriate manner to maintain the quality and safety of the product.  Keep bottled water out of the light and heat.  It's ideal to store it in a cool, dark location. There is no expiration date for bottled water as long as it's stored still sealed in a dark, cool location.  Keep in mind how the bottles of water were handled or stored.  You may want to consider washing off the top or lid, especially if it doesn't have an outer protecting film.  The top and lid could have bacteria or other contaminants on it from its handling process.
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