So Many Kinds Of Bottled Waters

I heard this on the radio about the most expensive bottled water. If you do not know the brand or the price stay tuned….

But first what is bottled water:

The FDA has established “Standards of Identity” for bottled water products sold in the U.S. Note that other countries have different definitions and standards; some countries have no consistent labeling requirements. Some of the more common U.S. types of bottled water are listed below:

• Artesian Water – This type of water originates from a confined aquifer that has been tapped. The distinguishing feature of water from an artesian aquifer is that it flows from the tap due to gravity; the subterranean water level is at a height greater than that of the location of the tap.

• Fluoridated Water – This type of water contains fluoride added within the limitations established in the FDA Code of Federal Regulations. This category includes water classified as “For Infants” or “Nursery.”

• Ground Water – This type of water is from an underground source that is under a pressure equal to or greater than atmospheric pressure.

• Mineral Water – This type of water contains at least 250 parts per million total dissolved solids (TDS). It comes from a source tapped at one or more bore holes or spring, and originates from a geologically and physically protected underground water source. No minerals may be added to this water.

• Purified water – This type of water has been produced by distillation, deionization, reverse osmosis, or other suitable processes. Purified water may also be referred to as “demineralized water.” It meets the definition of “purified water” in the United States Pharmacopoeia.

• Sparkling Water – This type of water contains the same amount of carbon dioxide that it had at emergence from the source. The carbon dioxide may be removed and replenished after treatment.

• Spring Water – This type of water comes from an underground formation from which water flows naturally to the Earth’s surface.

• Sterile Water – This type of water meets the requirements under “sterility tests” in the United States Pharmacopoeia.

• Well Water – This type of water is taken from a well.

The most expensive bottled water at $480 a bottle is Bling H2O. 

Bling H20is sold as a high-end, fashionable bottled water, Bling H2O was created by Hollywood writer-producer Kevin G. Boyd. After spending time on studio lots observing celebrities treat their bottled water as a fashion accessory, Boyd decided to create the Cristal of bottled water. The brand features hand-crafted frosted bottles decorated with Swarovski crystals. The water contained in the bottle comes from a Tennessee spring and is purified in a nine-step process that includes ozone, ultraviolet treatment and micro-filtration.

Bling H2O was initially introduced to hand-selected athletes and actors. The bottled water is now available in to the public. Bling H20 has been featured at the MTV Video Music Awards and The Emmys.