The Difference Between Spring Water & Purified Water

Spring water and purified water are both healthy ways to meet your daily water requirements. But the two types of water are not the same.

Atlantic Coast Water Clinic of South Florida would like to cover some of the differences between spring water and purified water as you explore healthy water options.

Who needs water?

We’ve been told that people need about eight 8-oz. glasses, or 64 ounces, of water each day to maintain healthy blood, muscles and brain function. Many health experts believe that 64 ounces is just a starting point and that most people need more.

Experts also agree that spring water and purified water are your best choices for health and great taste.

What’s the difference?

Here are a few of the differences to make note of.

Spring water

Spring water is derived from “natural” sources, and the water has not been treated. However, it’s usually rich in minerals and has typically gone through its own natural filtration process underground. Spring water sold in the United States must pass FDA inspection.

Labels on bottles of spring water identify the source, usually mountain streams or reservoirs where rainwater is collected.

Because spring water is “clean,” it’s in most cases free of the pollutants and contaminants found in municipal water sources, i.e., city water. But because it’s untouched and untreated, it’s possible for it to contain certain impurities, depending on what’s in the ground near the water.

Spring water can be purchased in many stores, either in single-serving bottles or jugs containing one or more gallons. Having to purchase and store the water is one of the main drawbacks to spring water.

Purified water

Purified water can be purchased (the label will clearly say “purified”), and you can purify the water yourself with a home water purification system. In both cases, the water meets FDA safety requirements.

Purified water generally comes from a municipal supply or well and is treated before it enters your home’s faucets. The most popular and efficient purification method is reverse osmosis.

Reverse osmosis uses a semi-permeable membrane to filter out a very wide range of contaminants that are regularly found in public water supplies, from which about 60 percent of American households get their water.

A whole-house reverse osmosis water system filters:

• Calcium and magnesium (which produce “hard” water)
• Chlorine
• Fluoride
• Pharmaceuticals
• Parasites
• Viruses
• Nitrate
• Sulfate
• Lead and copper
• Pesticides and herbicides

and a lot more.

It’s important to keep in mind that in-home water purification by reverse osmosis filters not only treats your drinking and cooking water but also the water you bathe and wash laundry in.

This means water without the contaminants that cause dry, itchy skin, lackluster hair and dull-looking clothes.

Get clean, healthy water 24/7

Atlantic Coast Water Clinic installs whole-house water purification systems that filter water by reverse osmosis. We also provide water testing and consultation for setting up the perfect water filtering system in your home or business. If you live in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Hobe Sound or other South Florida communities, give us a call or reach out through our simple contact form.