Question:
Bottled water, tapwater, reverse-osmosis filtered water, and carbon-block filtered water(when tested) will conduct electricity, substantiating that these are not the best carriers for mineral-transport and mineral-absorption(Muehling 1994).any ideas?

Answer: Having been in the bottled water industry for more than fourteen (14) years, I believe that I can answer your question. The company was Artesia Waters, Inc. and in 1985, we were rated the 85th fastest growing privately held company, according to Inc. Magazine...enough for credentials. Depending on where you live, you may not even need bottled water! My area's source is an underground aquifer which is naturally filtered and contains dissolved solids in excess of 250 PPM, thus is a "hard" or "mineral" water from a natural source. With a source like this, all you need is a charcoal and sand filter (fits on the faucet) to remove the debris from the pipes transporting the water and the chlorine. If you are not this lucky, you should buy a "natural" bottled water in bulk, a gallon or larger, which has low or no sodium, arsenic, and other bad constituents. I feel that well water, artesian water, or any other water which does not come in contact with the surface is your best source. If this is not available, then drink a "hard spring or natural water," but stay away from water labeled drinking water. It is nothing more than processed city water! Also, do not drink purified or distilled water because these are void of minerals and act as a leach to flush your system of all minerals, good and bad. Take your bulk natural water and pour into those 16 oz containers for a good value, but be sure to thoroughly clean all containers after each use in order to reduce the intake of any bacteria. There is much more to know, but these are the basics. The Internet is a valuable source of information, just do your research!