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Consult your Doctor, FDA and
your local Water Company.
U.S.
FDA "Standards of Identity"
for Bottled Water
The FDA has established
"Standards of Identity" for
bottled water products sold
in the U.S. Note that other
countries have different
definitions and standards;
some countries have no
consistent labeling
requirements. Some of the
more common U.S. types of
bottled water are listed
below:
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Artesian Water - This type
of water originates from a
confined aquifer that has
been tapped. The
distinguishing feature of
water from an artesian
aquifer is that it flows
from the tap due to
gravity; the subterranean
water level is at a height
greater than that of the
location of the tap.
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Fluoridated Water - This
type of water contains
fluoride added within the
limitations established in
the FDA Code of Federal
Regulations. This category
includes water classified
as "For Infants" or
"Nursery."
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Ground Water - This type
of water is from an
underground source that is
under a pressure equal to
or greater than
atmospheric pressure.
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Mineral Water - This type
of water contains at least
250 parts per million
total dissolved solids (TDS).
It comes from a source
tapped at one or more bore
holes or spring, and
originates from a
geologically and
physically protected
underground water source.
No minerals may be added
to this water.
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Purified water - This type
of water has been produced
by distillation,
deionization, reverse
osmosis, or other suitable
processes. Purified water
may also be referred to as
"demineralized water." It
meets the definition of
"purified water" in the
United States
Pharmacopoeia.
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Sparkling Water - This
type of water contains the
same amount of carbon
dioxide that it had at
emergence from the source.
The carbon dioxide may be
removed and replenished
after treatment.
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Spring Water - This type
of water comes from an
underground formation from
which water flows
naturally to the Earth's
surface.
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Sterile Water - This type
of water meets the
requirements under
"sterility tests" in the
United States
Pharmacopoeia.
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Well Water - This type of
water is taken from a
well.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug
Administration
July-August 2002
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