Types of Water

Describing the preference of a solid to be in contact with a water phase rather than an oil or gas phase. Water-wet rocks preferentially imbibe water. Generally, sandstones and carbonates are water-wet before contact with crude oil, but may be altered by components of the crude oil to become oil-wet.

Mineral water, in its basic and natural form, is a much better source for the nutrients and additional health benefits you receive from drinking water. And what is mineral water compared to its artificial counterpart—both, in fact, are mineral water so there shouldn’t be much difference.

Sparkling water - not tonic water, which may have added sugar and sodium - is the way to go. (Heinz Wuchner/Getty Images/Picture Press RM) In #AskNYDNHealth, we consult our network of experts to answer YOUR questions about health and wellness.

Spring water comes from an underground source from which water naturally rises to the surface. Although the water must rise to the surface on its own in order to be classified as natural spring water, we collect spring water at the source.

Water Quality: Is Tap Water Safe? You need to stay hydrated -- that’s clear -- but is the tap water in your home safe? It is considered generally safe if it comes from a public water system in the United States, such as one run and maintained by a municipality.

Well Water. The Watermax, with its patented multi-compartment system is capable of 83 different configurations. This allows the Watermax to simultaneously address multiple well water problems. The superior construction of the Watermax versus conventional water softeners includes its patented directional flow screens.