The increasing popularity of bottled water results from consumers being more aware of the quality of the water they drink.  The major difference between tap water and bottled water is determined by how the water is disinfected.  Tap water is primarily disinfected with chlorine at water treatment works in South Africa and is slightly overdosed to leave a little chlorine in the water to keep the water pathogen free until it reaches the taps in your home. This process relies on the effective functioning of the drinking water treatment works, which probably only happens if you live in a big city.  Across the country, about 46% of drinking water is classified as “unacceptable”, and the quality of tap water in

Claims that sparkling (carbonated) water is harmful to your health have been doing the rounds.  Some people are concerned that sparkling water, made fizzy and acidic with carbon dioxide, may have a negative impact on your dental, digestive, or bone health.  Makes one wonder if still water is a better option than sparkling water? Whichever option may prove to be the best, the body is no stranger to carbon dioxide. The difference between sparkling and still water: Still water is, well, still water.  Sparkling water is also known as carbonated water, as it has been infused with carbon dioxide gas under pressure, which produces a bubbly drink.  It is also known as seltzer water and soda water.  In its purest

When you consider that about 60% of your body weight is made up of water, it stands to reason that our bodies need regular replenishment of fluids to keep every system – all the biochemical processes – in the body functioning properly. The glass of water that you drink ends up in the gut, which actually refers to the 8 – 9 meter long gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) that starts in the mouth and ends at the anus. However, the glass of water and other fluids that you drink is not the only source of fluids in the GIT – on average the daily water balance of about 9 l in a healthy adult GIT consists of the following: oral intake