Water quality
The benefits of water
Mineral analysis

Water Quality

Watering Well Water Coolers Ltd supplies Fonthill Spring Water.

This top quality English spring water is produced according to EEC Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water regulations.

Fonthill Spring Water is drawn form the limestone aquifiers deep below the rolling Wiltshire hills on the 9,000 acre Fonthill Bishop Estate. A natural process of filtration has produced water that not only tastes great, but drinking enough water will also help improve the way you live your life.

Fonthill Spring Water is bottled at source into 18.5 and 13 litre bottles, all of which (unlike most bottles) have built-in handles to ensure you can carry and lift them safely and easily.

Full mineral analysis shows that Fonthill Spring Water falls comfortably within the relevant authority guidelines and, in fact, proves to be ideal for a low sodium diet at only 6.6mg/litre.

Water Benefits

Water is an essential part of the living process as the body is made up of about 70 – 75% water.

Why is fluid important?

Water is essential for the growth and maintenance of our bodies and an important component in the diet. The British Dietetic Association guidelines state that an average adult should consume 2.5 litres of water of which 1.8 litres (or 5 x 330 ml cans; 7 x 250 ml glasses) must be in fluid form, the remainder being obtained from foods. For children to maintain their correct water level of 60-70% body weight, they need to consume up to 2 litres of fluid every day. This intake needs to be increased during periods of hot weather or during and after periods of physical activity in order to avoid dehydration.

What are the effects of dehydration?

Dehydration is caused by consuming too little fluid and can cause symptoms such as headaches, tiredness and loss of concentration.

Adults eliminate around 2.5 litres of water per day, through urine, perspiration and respiration. In children this varies greatly according to the outside temperature, age and activity level of the child, as well as other factors. Children do not instinctively drink enough to replenish the fluids lost during prolonged activity or play periods and evidence has shown that they consequently become dehydrated. Research has shown that children are more likely to drink sufficient to replace lost fluids and maintain hydration during activity when presented with flavoured beverages.

• Blood is 92% water
• Bones are 22% water
• Muscles are 75% water
• Water helps us absorb nutrients
• The brain is 75% water – moderate dehydration can cause headaches and dizziness
• Water is required for perspiration
• Water regulates body temperature
• Water carries nutrients and oxygen to all cells in the body
• Water helps with conversion of food into energy
• Water cushions joints
• Water protects and cushions vital organs
  

Mineral Analysis

FONTHILL SPRING WATER:
The officially recognised analysis of a sample taken from Penning Well on 19th July 2000

This mineral analysis was carried out by Wessex Water Services Ltd