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Mineral water vs. regular water

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Mineral water vs. regular water

To stay alive, every living thing needs water. Water is needed for bodily processes and delivers nutrients the body needs but cannot manufacture itself.


Most residents of the United Arab Emirates have access to safe drinking water. Yet, many still buy bottled mineral water for its superior purity and possible health advantages.

What makes mineral water better than tap water? The evidence so far suggests that variations are minor.


Both are mined for minerals and refined in some way. Mineral water, however, is defined as water with a certain quantity of minerals and bottled close to its original source.


Tap water


Both aboveground and subsurface water systems provide water that flows via residential taps.

Public water systems transport water from its origin to disinfection facilities. Ultimately, the purified water is sent to homes via underground pipes.


Minerals, including calcium, magnesium, and potassium, are added to the municipal water supply. Some people believe drinking hard water is better for them because of its greater mineral content. Hard water, however, contains minerals that may deposit and cause corrosion or flow restrictions in plumbing.

In addition, chemicals from rusting or leaky pipes may contaminate drinking water despite the best efforts of public water providers.


Mineral water


Mineral water has a greater mineral content than regular tap water since it originates from subsurface reservoirs and mineral springs.


The following minerals are often found in mineral waters:


  • calcium
  • magnesium
  • potassium
  • sodium
  • bicarbonate
  • iron
  • zinc


Mineral water is bottled directly from the ground, unlike municipal water. Since it hasn't been subjected to any chemical purification processes, some favor mineral water.


Mineral water, however, may be treated in some way. Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas additions and removals are two examples, as is the removal of poisons like arsenic.


Mineral water benefits from CO2 because it inhibits bacterial development and stops oxidation. The CO2 in naturally carbonated water comes straight from the environment. When CO2 has been extracted, manufacturers may add it to their water.


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