Bottled water is drinking water packaged in sealed containers, intended for human consumption, and can originate from various sources like springs, aquifers, or municipal supplies, potentially treated to ensure safety and desired taste.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
What it is:
Definition:
Bottled water is water that is sealed in a bottle or other container and is intended for human consumption.
Source:
It can come from various sources, including springs, aquifers, or municipal water supplies.
Treatment:
The water may be treated to make it suitable for drinking, such as removing chlorine or filtering to reduce minerals.
Types:
Different types of bottled water include spring water, mineral water, purified water, and distilled water.
Regulations:
In the United States, bottled water is regulated by the FDA, which defines it as water intended for human consumption sealed in containers with no added ingredients, except for optional safe and suitable antimicrobial agents.
Purified water:
Bottled water that has been treated by distillation, reverse osmosis, or another suitable process may meet standards that allow it to be labeled as "purified water".