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Spring water is better than tap water because of its content. Spring water comes from natural occurring sources. Spring water contains minerals that are abundant in the earth and beneficial to the body. Depending on the source of the spring water, it can have healing properties, unlike tap water. I have known of people taking large empty jugs to draw spring water from natural sources that are made available to the general public at no price. Some spring water, because of its heavy concentration of mineral salts is used in spas and resorts.

Spring water is tested regularly for its content. Tap water, though tested, has additional amounts of chlorine and other chemicals with which it is treated. Tap water, in a sense, is recycled water. At the reservoir the water goes through several filtration processes before it is pronounced fit for human consumption. There are allowable amounts of fecal matter in that kind of water. A scientist once pointed out that the amount of feces allowed in tap water is minuscule, but nevertheless when you drink tap water, these small particles are contained therein. That is enough to make a person reject drinking it up front. In a city 18 miles away from where I live, the tap water is extremely hard. Lime deposits are evident in the pots and pans when the water is used. Also a warning was issued to avoid giving it to babies under one years old because of its potential to cause Blue Baby Disease.

Anyone drinking tap water should be knowledgeable of what they are getting.

Tap water is available in most big cities and this makes it free to all. Spring water, however, usually comes with a cost per bottle. This can add up, but at least the drinkers usually like its taste in preference to tap water. In some larger cities, the amounts of chlorine and other chemicals are very strong and pronounced.

There is another kind of water which was not mentioned in this question. It is steam distilled water. It contains no chemicals, no minerals, and nothing which will conflict with any body processes. It has a rather bland taste and usually is used for babies' formulas or in steam irons. I personally prefer drinking this kind of water and have grown use to its taste over the years. Steam distilled water or just plain distilled water can be bought at most grocery stores.

If there is a question of which water is best, it would be my vote to say it is distilled water. However, because of the lack of minerals in that kind of water, it is advisable to take a mineral supplement to insure that you are getting them in your body. Spring water is next. It affords you the luxury of getting minerals in your body. Minerals are necessary for all body functions, and without them, you invite sickness. Next is tap water. Tap water is last because of the chemicals used in its preparation. Most hardware stores sell water purifiers. These can be attached to your faucet to filter out more harmful substances from tap water.

Water is a vital part of our lives, making up over 70% of our makeup. Putting the best kind of water into our bodies will insure us better health, clearer minds, and internal cleansing. Periodically investigate the water source that is coming through your tap. Listen out for water alerts, and always keep an open mind. It's your body- it's your life.

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