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Spring Water is water that has been naturally filtered by Earth and comes to the surface of Earth naturally, this type of water contains the most amount of natural minerals. All spring water is unique, no two spring waters are the same. Each spring provides its own unique mineral and TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) contents. This is what gives spring water its unique taste and texture, some spring waters are high in minerals while other can contain few minerals. Either way, Spring water is the best choice if you are looking for a natural source of water with very little treatment. Spring water contains essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which are important for bone health, muscle function, and fluid balance. 

Purified Water is water that has been treated through multiple stages of water filtration and treatment. Most purified water is sourced from local municipal water sources, such as tap or well source, very few purified waters are sourced from springs. Purified water is preferred by most people as it is processed the same across multiple purified water brands and locations giving it that same taste regardless of the location or water source. Purified water is filtered and stripped of all its minerals. After all the minerals and impurities have been extracted, a precise amount of minerals are added back to the water for taste and smoothness. Purified water is best for people that prefer a smooth, more predictable taste of bottled water.

Alkaline Water is water that can be found naturally alkaline from springs or wells, or purified water can be ionized to become alkaline at the time of bottling. Alkaline water has multiple benefits compared to normal, non-alkalinized water. Some benefits to drinking alkaline water include healthier looking hair, nails, and skin, better metabolism and digestion. Alkaline water can help neutralize acids and increase antioxidant properties in the body. In a recent study, drinking alkaline water can reduce joint pain and swelling by lowering levels of uric acid.

Well water is similar to spring water, however the difference is spring water naturally flows to the surface of Earth, while well water needs to be pumped to the surface for drinking or bottling. Well water usually does not contain as many minerals and TDS as spring water. Well water is filtered and treated in the similar fashion as spring water, unless it needs to be treated to purified water standards. Very few water brands are bottled and labeled as well water, this is because well water usually does not have a great taste due to the low mineral content.

Distilled water is water that is boiled and the vapors are condensed and collected for bottling. This type of water is the purest form of water. This is because when water is boiled, only the molecules of H2O can rise and be collected. Distilled water is great for cooking, because it does not contain any minerals that can alter the taste or texture of foods or beverages. Distilled water is great for boiling foods or for tea and coffee brewing. Distilled water should not be used as drinking water unless advised by a doctor. Drinking distilled water can be dangerous, because drinking distilled water can cause an electrolyte imbalance in the body. Electrolyte imbalances can impair muscle and brain function, which can be very dangerous.

Fluorinated water can be spring or purified water that contains fluoride. Fluorinated water can be used to prevent tooth decay or reduce oral health disparities. The CDC recommends fluoride levels of 0.7mg/L of drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. Some spring waters contain fluoride naturally, but it may not be enough to help reduce the risk of tooth decay.