When considering the value of purified water versus regular tap water, think about the source of the water (where it came
from) and how it was processed prior to it ending up in your drinking glass.
Some drinking water comes from surface water sources such as rivers and lakes. Some comes from water wells. And some comes
from springs. Some people even catch rain water in barrels. The surrounding geology is different for all sources, hence the
mineral content will vary from one source to the next. There are a variety of processes used for purifying water, with different
results depending on the process(es) you use.
While working on water studies for the USGS, it was not uncommon for me to find varmint remains in observation water wells;
and for the water quality lab analysis to indicate possible contamination from sources such as septic tanks, nearby wells,
and other sources. As for surface water, simply stated... the river downstream from the local water treatment plant was not
on our list of places to fish.
When working in the field on water studies for the USGS, I quickly learned about the differences in water from a variety of
sources. We commonly traveled a few hundred miles on any given day. On a hot summer day, on one of my first field trips,
I would have a cold drink of water from a variety of water sources.. water wells, public water supplies, rural water districts.
They were all different... different mineral content and different ways of ensuring the quality of their water. An unexpected
way to ensure regularity... So, I quickly learned to take my own water with me so I would have consistent, reliable drinking
water.
So, is all drinking water the same? Of course not. Should we drink purified water? The answer to that question depends on
what it is you want to be drinking along with your H2O. I believe the answer is yes, we should. Since it is not uncommon
to find lead, arsenic, or other potentially harmful minerals and chemicals in drinking water it is a good idea to make sure
your drinking water is safe to drink. But you be the judge of that for yourself. We've often heard that we are what we eat.
Well my friend... we are also what we drink.
R.L. Moore
President, Native Waters LLC
