Types of mineral waters

Types of mineral waters

Water diversity on Earth includes the oldest method of healing – mineral water. This water deserved the special attention of scientists who studied its properties and defined and classified the concept according to the different properties. Mineral is the water that contains not less than 250 parts per million of dissolved solids, at its extraction from the source – minerals and other dissolved solids. This water originates from protected underground geological sources. It has therapeutic properties.

Temperature:

Mineral waters are set up depending on the temperature at which they spring: cold (up to 37°C – human body temperature), warm (37° to 60°C) and hot (above 60°C).

Chemical characteristics:

Degree of mineralization:

- Low mineralization – up to 2g / l

- Moderate mineralization – 2 to 15g / l

- High mineralization – 15-30 g / l

- Brined – 30-60g / l

- Highly brined – more than 60g / l

Mineral waters vary in their chemical composition and can be:

·         Chloride

·         Carbon-acid

·         Sulphide

·         Radon

·         Sulfate

·         Hydro-carbonate

·         Mineral water free of spa ingredients

Depending on gas composition, they belong to one of the following groups: nitrogen, carbon-acid or sea group.

Tendencies:

Mineral waters give grace and this is proven in the past when people have traveled long distances to reach the source and “taking the cure” at sites such as spas, baths or well. Today, bottled mineral water originating from anywhere in the world can be found even in the store near you. The modern tradition of the SPA and balneology takes its roots from the past to develop to perfection many therapeutic methods for relax and healing certain ailments through various water procedures. Each specialized hotel can offer the enjoyment of the spa. The visitors can benefit from the mineral pools and qualified spa treatments that heal, revive and rejuvenate the body and spirit through the most ancient known elixir – mineral water.