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Table water

Bierzapfanlage im Restaurant

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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How calcium, magnesium, etc. work
Mineralienstein mit Calcium, Magnesium und Hydrogencarbonat

You can see which and how many minerals a mineral water contains on label of the bottle. However, the mineral calculator allows you easily and quickly compare nearly 500 international waters.

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Frequently asked questions
Some questions are repeatedly asked, so we’ve compiled a set of answers to address the most popular topics. Some of these include: How safe is mineral water? Does PET contain plasticisers? What is mineral precipitation? Check out the “Frequently asked questions” section.
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Bierzapfanlage im Restaurant: Pyrosky / iStockphoto, Mineralienstein mit Calcium, Magnesium und Hydrogencarbonat: ElementalImaging / iStockphoto 

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