pH, which stands for “potential of hydrogen,” measures a solution’s acidity (below 7) or alkalinity (above 7). Pure water has a pH of 7. Blood has a pH of 7.4. Black coffee has a pH of 5.

A healthy body has a pH of between 6.5 and 7.5. You can test your pH with litmus strips applied to your saliva (available at pharmacies and health centers). Your body’s pH can be severely affected by what you eat. The best advice is to eat lots of green leafy vegetables (chlorophyll), lemons, root vegetables, avoid refined sugar, and moderate red meat intake.

Our Spring water is more Alkaline. Alkaline water is water that is less acidic than regular tap water. This means it is rich in alkalizing compounds such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Because alkaline water has a higher pH level than does plain tap water, proponents say that it can neutralize acid in your bloodstream. Some say that alkaline water can help prevent disease, such as cancer and heart disease. While Spring water taste different from tap water, it is much better for you.

Because alkaline water has a higher pH level than does plain tap water, proponents say that it can neutralize acid in your bloodstream. Some say that alkaline water can help prevent disease, such as cancer and heart disease.

Bottled water is water that is marketed for human consumption in plastic or glass containers and may be carbonated. Most containers today are made of PET plastic. Varieties of bottled water include artesian, fluoridated, mineral, distilled, sparkling, and spring.

In Canada, bottled water must comply with the Food and Drugs Act and the Food and Drug Regulations.  The Act considers water a food and the food section can be found here: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/F-27/page-2.html#h-234067.  The Regulations concerning bottled water can be found here: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/C.R.C.,_c._870/page-64.html#h-572554

Both Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).  Health Canada describes its role and the role of CFIA as follows:

“Health Canada sets policies and standards governing the safety and quality of all food sold in Canada. As part of this role, Health Canada works with other government agencies and the Canadian Bottled Water Association to ensure that bottled water sold to Canadian consumers is safe to drink and of high quality. Health Canada also reviews the safety of materials used in food packaging, including the plastic used as containers for bottled water sold in Canada.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) enforces the policies and standards set by Health Canada and ensures that necessary warnings are released quickly to the Canadian public.”

Health Canada Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/healthy-living/your-health/food-nutrition/ysafety-bottled-water.html

Yes. Bottled water is regulated by the Federal Government as a food. Tap water is regulated by Provincial (or Territorial) Governments.

The Food and Drug Regulations recognize the following types of bottled water: spring water, mineral water and water. The first two are designated as drinkable (potable) water from an underground source, excluding any from public community sources. Mineral water is distinguished from spring water by its higher content of mineral salts. The third, “water,” may be either “distilled,” when it has been vaporized and condensed, “demineralized,” when the mineral content has been reduced (other than by distillation) to less than 10 parts per million, or “carbonated,” when the water contains carbon dioxide.

Ozone is added to spring and mineral water to inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms.  Because ozone breaks down into oxygen, it also enhances the flavor of the water.  Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/reports-publications/water-quality/guidelines-canadian-drinking-water-quality-summary-table.html

Yes, except for mineral or spring water, as long as it has been treated to lower the mineral content or remove contaminants.

Health Canada’s Food and Drugs Act and Food and Drug Regulations are comprehensive requirements governing all aspects of the production for sale of bottled water. Furthermore, Health Canada works constantly to coordinate the requirements with the latest science. So far there have been no incidents of contaminated bottled water in Canada. Go to the site above for the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.