Natural Source Waters Association

Natural source waters come from protected underground sources that are free from pollution and are safe to drink at source without chemical treatment

Natural source waters

Natural source waters come from protected underground sources that are free from pollution and are safe to drink at source without chemical treatment.

These can be natural mineral water, spring water or bottled drinking water. As natural source waters must be safe to drink from source without chemical treatment, producers must start by ensuring the water and the land around the water source is free from pollution to guarantee the quality of the product.

It can take years between finding a source and the water from it being made ready for sale. Once the source has been tested and the water is safe to drink, the water is abstracted from an underground borehole and screened or filtered to remove any particles. The water is then bottled or packaged and is ready for consumption.

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Natural source waters

Natural source waters come from protected underground sources that are free from pollution and are safe to drink at source without chemical treatment. These can be natural mineral water, spring water or bottled drinking water. As natural source waters must be safe to drink from source without chemical treatment, producers must start by ensuring the water and the land around the water source is free from pollution to guarantee the quality of the product. It can take years between finding a source and the water from it being made ready for sale. Once the source has been tested and the water is safe to drink, the water is abstracted from an underground borehole and screened or filtered to remove any particles. The water is then bottled or packaged and is ready for consumption.

Who we are


The Natural Source Waters Association represents producers of natural source waters. Membership includes the majority of natural source water producers in the UK as well as leading importers. We are dedicated to promoting natural source waters that gives choice to consumers when it comes to the healthiest way to hydrate. On behalf of our members we strive to ensure that the category perspective is understood by media as well as policymakers in Westminster, Scotland and Wales.

The Natural Source Waters Association was formerly known as the Natural Hydration Council and changed its name in October 2019.

Our members

Our members represent the majority of natural source water producers in the UK as well as leading importers.

Our key priorities

We focus on healthy drinking water as well as safeguarding the environment.

Environment

Environment

Natural source water producers have always been committed to safeguarding the environment around the source to preserving the high quality of their waters.

Healthy Hydration

Healthy Hydration

Drinking water is the healthiest choice when it comes to hydration but the options do not end there. Natural source waters have an important role to play when it comes to making the healthy choice.