Bottled drinking water is very soon expected to be the number one selling beverage in the world. the popularity of bottled water is based on several factors, the most powerful ones being: municipal provider

• Distrust of the local, municipal utility/ water provider.
• Fear of environmental pollution
• Convenience
• Taste
• Perceived health benefit

In our efforts to better understand what is actually in the bottle water we drink, let’s first take a look at what the different types of bottled drinking waters are. In coming installments, we will look at the actual different chemical compositions of different bottled water as well as the risks and benefits of bottle water in general.