What is the difference between spring water and tap water?
While the tap water in the United States is more pure than the water found in the rest of the world, it may still contain chlorine, lead, bacteria, and other contaminants. Bottled water is considered a food product by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and, in many states, must meet separate and higher quality standards than those placed on tap water. In addition to those standards, Crystal Mountain is a member of the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), and we subject our water to independent testing by the IBWA. Crystal Mountain water is also purified through ozonation, a natural process that purifies without leaving behind any odor or taste, and our water comes to you with the same mineral count at which it was tested. Tap water is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which allows for higher levels of substances such as copper, radon, chlorine, and lead.
