Most bottled water comes in bottles marked with the symbol #1. This indicates that it’s made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET, PETE), which is recognized as a safe plastic and contains no BPA. At Eska, we only use PETE #1, which you can find at the bottom of any Eska bottle.
The many methods of water purification. Water does a lot more than just quench your thirst. It provides you with energy, health and vitality. Here are a few different purification methods used to clean water Distillation – Steam from boiling water is re-condensed and bottled. But while the boiling process kills bacteria, it also removes […]
Spring water – Comes from an underground water source (not a public community supply). It should contain fewer than 500 parts per million of total dissolved solids. Mineral water – Also comes from an underground source but has more than 500 parts per million of dissolved solids. This type of water comes in still and […]
Educate yourself on terms like ‘purified water’ and ‘drinking water’ as they likely indicate good old-fashioned tap water. If the label doesn’t indicate the source as an underground spring or well, it likely wasn’t bottled from one. The mineral content can also help determine the pH of the water, which should ideally be between 7.2 […]
If the water isn’t labeled ‘spring’ or ‘mineral’, it means that it’s tap water with additional purification and a synthesized mineral package has probably been added. Water labeled ‘natural spring’ or ‘mineral’ has received an official designation. This certification is only awarded once the water has passed strict tests to prove that it’s naturally free […]
But other factors can mean you need more than the average amount. If you have a fever, you need more water to regulate it. If you are out in the hot sun and sweating you need more. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you will need to increase the amount of water you drink. It’s […]
There’s about 1.4 million cubic kilometres of water on the earth. The amount has stayed the same for two billion years.
Water makes up 85 per cent of your brain, 83 per cent of your blood, 70 per cent of your muscles, even 22 per cent of your bones and 2 per cent of your tooth enamel.