Table water needn't be of natural origin. It is a mixture of drinking water and/or mineral water and saltwater, and can contain added mineral salts and carbonic acid. Since table water is not bound to a specific source it may be produced and bottled anywhere. It may also be sold in bulk – as in water for water dispensers. Unlike health, spring or mineral water, it needs no official approval.
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Bierzapfanlage im Restaurant: Pyrosky / iStockphoto, Mineralienstein mit Calcium, Magnesium und Hydrogencarbonat: ElementalImaging / iStockphoto