Okay, all you science lovers. It's time to dig into the details behind the mineral content in natural spring water. Science is good. It is helpful. It tells us a lot about the benefits of drinking spring water compared to the water that comes out of the tap.

If you are a science geek, this post is for you. And if not, you are going to enjoy it anyway. Once you finish reading, contact us to arrange fresh water delivery to your door. We're willing to bet you are going to love spring water more than whatever comes out of your kitchen faucet.

Minerals Are in the Ground

As you know, our freshwater delivery service delivers natural spring water to customers. Spring water is taken from underground springs. Guess what else is in the ground? Minerals.

As spring water flows through layers of rock and soil, it naturally picks up minerals along the way. The interesting thing is that mineral content will differ based on where the water is taken from. That's because mineral content is heavily dependent on local geology.

Here are some of the more common minerals found in spring water and their associations to human health:

• Bicarbonate and Sulfate – These two minerals regulate body pH and contribute to digestive function.

• Calcium – Calcium is essential to human bone health, muscle function, and nerve function.

• Magnesium – Magnesium supports good muscle health, heart health, energy production, and immune function.

• Potassium – Potassium helps regulate blood pressure. It also influences fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle activity.

• Sodium – Our bodies need sodium to maintain fluid balance. Sodium also contributes to nerve and muscle function.

All sorts of trace minerals can be found in spring water as well. These include things like zinc, iron, and selenium. Needless to say, the human body needs certain minerals. Without them, we are more likely to develop health issues.

Spring Water vs. Purified Water

Many of our competitors sell purified water in bottles. You could argue that purified water is better than straight tap water, but spring water trumps them both. Why? Because it retains the minerals so vital to human health.

Spring water is a more natural water because it hasn't gone through heavy processing. It is the water nature intended for us to drink. As a bonus, the minerals found in spring water make it delicious.

How Minerals Affect Water Taste

We often hear from customers that they appreciate our fresh water delivery service because their water tastes so good. The taste has everything to do with mineral content. For example, did you know that calcium adds a smoothness to water? Excess calcium can even make water feel milky.

Magnesium makes spring water taste fresh and crisp. Sodium adds a slightly salty taste while potassium and bicarbonate add a bit of sweetness. If spring water is high in iron content, it will have a metallic flavor. That's why high iron content is generally not considered a good thing in spring water.

Give Your Body What It Craves

The human body craves minerals. It needs minerals to function properly. So why not give your body what it wants by setting aside the tap water and purified bottled water in favor of clean, fresh, and delicious spring water.

Alive Water can arrange your very first fresh water delivery with just one phone call. Just tell us how much water you need, and we will deliver it on a regular basis. All our water comes in beautiful glass jugs rather than plastic. We deliver water the way it should be.