How to Choose Water

Check the Water Source

The water source location directly determines water quality. The less human or industrial pollution surrounding the source, the purer the water and the higher its quality. World-renowned drinking water brands take pride in their natural sources—from Evian to Volvic, the source is always indicated on the label. Factories using municipal tap water typically only list their factory address.

Check Mineral Content

Minerals and nutrients in water are closely related to human health, even influencing genetics and longevity. Good water should contain a balanced mix of macro-elements such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium, while also being rich in precious trace elements like metasilicic acid, strontium, lithium, and selenium. Macro-elements should not be excessive, but trace elements like metasilicic acid—the more, the better.

Check for the QS Mark

QS (Quality Safety) is a food quality and safety certification mark in China. Products bearing the QS mark have passed mandatory national inspection. Bottled water without a QS mark should never be purchased.

Check the Label

According to product quality laws, manufacturers must label the following on their products: product name, place of origin, factory name, registered trademark, production date, volume, main ingredients and content, shelf life, and applicable standards. Inferior mineral water often has incomplete or vague labeling.

Check Appearance

Premium bottled healthy water should be colorless and transparent in daylight. The bottle should be brand new, free of scratches, with a clearly printed production date. The cap should be tightly sealed and designed with a tamper-evident seal to prevent counterfeiting. When inverted or squeezed, no leakage should occur. Additionally, healthy water absorbs and releases heat more slowly than ordinary water—so in hot summer weather, condensation droplets may appear on the bottle surface.