Water types

Water is one of the most valuable resources for the human body. But not all water is created equal! There are significant differences in the types of water, their origin, and above all, their quality criteria.

Healing water, mineral water, table water, drinking water – do you know exactly what these terms mean and how the different types of water differ?

However, the specific properties that each type of water must fulfill are precisely regulated by law.

Healing water

Healing water is natural mineral-rich water and one of the oldest natural remedies.

As a rule, medicinal water is rich in natural minerals and trace elements, which are easy for the body to utilize.

Bottled natural water only receives official approval as medicinal water once it has been scientifically proven to have preventative, palliative, or curative effects. Medicinal water is therefore legally subject to the regulations governing medicinal products.

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mineral water

Mineral water (groundwater with special properties) must originate from underground water sources and be bottled directly at a source.

The mineral composition can vary greatly from one spring area to another.

Natural mineral water may only be treated to a limited extent.

Iron or sulfur compounds may be removed. Carbon dioxide may be removed or added using physical processes. Mineral water is regulated by the Mineral and Table Water Ordinance.

spring water

Spring water, also called well water, like mineral water, comes from naturally or artificially developed underground deep water sources.

Spring water must not be chemically treated or treated using filtration technology. It must meet all requirements for drinking water.

The legal requirements for the extraction, bottling, and marketing of spring water are regulated by the Mineral and Table Water Ordinance. Unlike mineral water, spring water does not require official recognition.

Quellwasser ist natürliches Wasser, das direkt aus einer Quelle entspringt.

Table water

Table water is not a natural product and may be industrially mixed and bottled from different types of water and ingredients (e.g. minerals).

Table water is usually considered the basis for many soft drinks.

No official recognition is required, but the quality and hygiene requirements must be met. This is subject to the Mineral and Table Water Ordinance.

drinking water

Drinking water is probably the most frequently consumed foodstuff because it is used for drinking and preparing food and drinks.

For hygienic reasons, drinking water/tap water may be treated within the legal limits. The water supplier is responsible for the water quality up to the building connection; the property owner is responsible for the water quality from the point of connection to the tap.

The requirements for drinking water/tap water are regulated by the Drinking Water Ordinance.