In the world of restaurants and food, tap water is typically used to make dishes and beverages. But there are many different types of water available to chefs and bartenders. This article will discuss some common sources of water that you may not have known about, including why they’re important for your kitchen or bar.
Tap water
Tap water is usually safe to drink. It can be contaminated by lead, chlorine, or pesticides and may have a different taste than bottled water.
Tap water is usually cheaper than bottled water and has zero cost associated with it.
Purified water
Purified water is simply filtered water. It’s usually bottled, but can also be served in restaurants and hotels as well. Purified water contains no bacteria or minerals that can make you sick, making it ideal for drinking and cooking with.
Purified water has been tested by the EPA to be safe for human consumption.
Bottled water
Bottled water is a good option for people who don’t trust the quality of their tap water. Bottled water is more expensive than other sources of water, but you may be able to get it for free if you’re willing to pay for it in bulk.
Some bottled waters are packaged in plastic, which is bad for the environment!
Spring water
Spring water is usually the most pure and natural form of drinking water. It is obtained from a natural spring or an underground source, such as an artesian well. Unlike other forms of water that may have been contaminated by bacteria or contaminants from other sources (such as lakes), spring water is believed to be completely free of these contaminants.
Spring water can also be traced back to its source, which means it doesn’t contain any additives that weren’t there in the first place!
Cold-filtered spring water has been purified by passing it through a filter that removes impurities such as chlorine levels before being bottled for sale at restaurants and other establishments where customers may want drinks served cold without ice cubes melting quickly during hot weather conditions like those experienced during summer months when temperatures reach into the 90s Fahrenheit range every day without fail.
Hot filtered spring waters are processed similarly except they’re heated instead so they retain their flavor better while having less sodium content than regular filtered products.* Drinking anything cold should never cause headaches; however if you experience any discomfort due to drinking too much soda pop then try switching out soda pop with seltzer bottles filled with club soda instead!
Mineral water
Mineral water is a type of spring water that has been filtered and is rich in minerals. It may also be called “soft” or “hard”.
The most common types are:
- Glacier water (lots of calcium)
- Sparkling mineral water (a lot of magnesium)
- Still mineral water (low-carbonation levels)
Tap water
Tap water is the most common source of water served in restaurants. Tap water can be contaminated with bacteria, heavy metals, parasites, viruses and chemicals including pesticides.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has strict regulations about how much chlorine, fluoride and other chemicals must be added to tap water before it’s safe for consumption. But even with these regulations in place there’s still a chance that your restaurant’s tap water will be unsafe for you or your guests to drink.
Bottled water
Bottled water is purified water that has been stored in plastic bottles. Bottled water is typically more expensive than tap water, but it can be beneficial to you and your health.
- It’s important to note that bottled water is not necessarily better than tap or well water. The source of the bottled product represents a significant factor in its quality, so make sure you’re getting what you pay for!
- If you’re looking for a quick way to quench your thirst, then bottled products may work best for you—but there are also some downsides: They’re heavy (and therefore less portable), they take up space on our planet’s limited landmass, and they aren’t always available all over town (or even within walking distance).
Filtered water
Tap water is filtered and clean, but it can also contain bacteria and chemicals that may be harmful to your health. Filtered water is treated to remove these contaminants before it reaches you. You may have heard about this type of water purification in the past—it’s called reverse osmosis (RO).
RO filters use pressure from natural or manmade sources to push water through a membrane that filters out impurities like chlorine and sediments while leaving behind healthy minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
The best way to get filtered tap water at home is by installing a Reverse Osmosis System (ROS) on your kitchen sink faucet or shower head. The ROS system comes with everything you need for installation—including an easy-to-follow manual—and will make delicious sparkling spring water available within days!
Sparkling water
In the restaurant industry, sparkling water is often used as a substitute for distilled or bottled water. It’s cheaper, more convenient, and more readily available than bottled or tap water. The main ingredient in sparkling water is carbonation—which involves adding bubbles of CO2 to the liquid.
Some brands of sparkling water also use sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) as an additional ingredient that gives off bubbles when dissolved in hot liquids like tea or coffee.
Other common ingredients include:
- Sodium chloride—a salt added during manufacturing to make up for what was lost during bottling; this increases its density so it retains its fizziness even after sitting on shelves for months at room temperature until sold by retailers who then promote its “freshness” by putting them back into storage bins filled with ice cubes before reselling them again without having tested these items first!
Flavored water
Flavored water is a popular drink option at restaurants, especially those that specialize in healthy dishes. It can be made easily at home or purchased from the store. If you’re looking to make your own flavored water, here are some tips:
- Add fruit juice to carbonated water (and vice versa). You can use any type of fruit juice you like—lemonade, strawberry syrup or even kiwi-flavored syrup will work just fine! The options are endless!
- Add herbal teas such as chamomile or peppermint leaves if desired. Again this depends on what kind of tea tastes good in your opinion but sometimes adding herbs like green tea helps add some flavor without changing how strong the actual beverage tastes too much overall.”
Ionized alkaline water
Ionized alkaline water is water with a pH greater than 7. It can be produced by electrolysis (where an electric current passes through the water) or passed through an ionizer, which is a machine that uses electricity and electrodes to produce ions from ordinary tap water.
Ionized alkaline water has been shown to have health benefits like lowering blood pressure and reducing LDL cholesterol levels in humans; however, it’s also more expensive than other types of bottled waters because of its higher processing cost and rarity as well as its lack of availability everywhere (you may need to buy special equipment if you want this type).
Ionized alkaline water isn’t recommended for drinking because it doesn’t taste good enough for most people — but if you want something extra special on your menu then consider adding this option!
The different sources of water can affect the taste and quality.
Tap water is usually safe to drink, but it can be chlorinated or filtered. It can also be softened or have minerals added. Bottled water is usually safe to drink, but some types of bottled water may contain different levels of fluoride depending on where they were bottled.
Tap and bottled waters are often compared with one another in terms of their taste and quality. While some people prefer one type over another, there are no clear winners when it comes down to which option is better for your body or health needs (and there’s no way you’ll ever find out).
Conclusion
The choice of water is a personal preference and should be based on what you like to drink. The best way to find out which one is right for you is by sampling various brands and types, so that you can make an informed decision.
 
 
