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The Many Faces of Water

Spring water, demineralized water, distillation, reverse osmosis—a range of different words are used to describe such a seemingly simple resource. To clarify matters, Daigneau presents a brief water glossary.

Spring water

“Spring water” is a term that can’t be used by just anyone. To earn the right to call a product by this name, the water must be drawn from an underground spring in a protected environment. It must be drinkable as soon as it is drawn, without purification treatments. True spring water is naturally pure.

Daigneau spring water comes from an underground spring in Saint-Ferdinand. It’s naturally protected from pollution and any elements that might compromise its purity. When you drink our spring water, you’re refreshed in the most natural way possible.

Demineralized water

The term “demineralized” is used to describe spring water whose minerals have been entirely removed. Distillation and reverse osmosis are the two processes by which it is commonly obtained. Demineralized spring water has a pure, refreshing taste.

Distillation

In the distillation process, spring water is demineralized through evaporation. As the water evaporates, minerals remain at the bottom of the container while steam escapes through pipes into an empty container. The steam then condenses to turn liquid once more. The water recovered is free of all the minerals it contained prior to distillation.

Reverse osmosis

Reverse osmosis is a process by which spring water is driven by high pressure through a series of microscopic filters. Any minerals are entrapped, while the demineralized spring water passes to the other side and is collected for bottling.

The Importance of Drinking Water

Since primary school, you’ve been told that drinking lots of water every day is essential. But why exactly is it so important? What is it that makes our bodies need to absorb so much water every day? You’ll find the answers below.

Water and the body
The human body is roughly 70 percent water. Water plays a vital role in most bodily functions—temperature regulation, nutrient absorption and transportation, waste disposal, etc.—so it’s essential to provide our bodies with a constant supply of water.

Two litres a day
The human body uses and discharges up to two litres of water per day. It goes without saying that you need to drink at least that same quantity every day—an amount equivalent to eight cups of water. Eight cups a day might seem high, but don’t forget to include in the equation any juices, soups and other foods containing water. Whichever source you turn to, Daigneau spring water is so refreshingly good that drinking eight cups is easy!

Drink before you get thirsty
It’s better to drink small amounts of water frequently throughout the day rather than wait to be thirsty and gulp down a few glasses. The reason is simple: when the sensation of thirst is felt, the body is already somewhat dehydrated. Always keep a glass or bottle of water at hand and get into the habit of keeping yourself hydrated all day.

Anti-fatigue
A lack of water can often cause a lack of energy in the afternoon. It can also be the cause of temporary memory loss or difficulty concentrating (when reading, for instance). When things start to drag, drink a tall, cool glass of Daigneau spring water. You’ll be reinvigorated!

In winter and summer alike
People tend to believe that it’s more important to hydrate themselves during the summer months—and in truth, the body loses more water through perspiration on hot, humid days. Yet it’s just as important to hydrate the body during the cold months of winter. The body perspires less, but it needs just as much water to maintain body temperature. Daigneau spring water is thus beneficial, whatever the season.

Water in Figures

Think you know everything about water? Think again! Water is so much more than a simple colourless, odourless, tasteless liquid. The following figures will teach you more about the vital resource known as blue gold.