Wasserarten: Heilwasser, Mineralwasser, Tafelwasser, Trinkwasser.

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 origins, 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 law precisely regulates which properties the individual types of water must meet.

Healing water

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

As a rule, medicinal water is rich in natural minerals and trace elements, which are easily absorbed by the body.

Bottled natural water only receives official approval as medicinal water if it is scientifically proven that it has preventative, soothing or healing effects.

Medicinal water is therefore legally regulated as a medicinal product.

mineral water

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

The mineral composition can vary greatly from source area to source area.

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 may not be treated chemically or through filtering technology. It must meet all drinking water requirements.

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 approval.

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 often considered the basis for many soft drinks.

No official approval is required, but 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 commonly consumed food because it is used for drinking and preparing food and beverages.

For hygiene reasons, drinking water/tap water may be treated within the legal limits. The water supplier is responsible for the quality up to the house connection, and the property owner is responsible for the remaining distance to the tap.

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