Spring water is water that is harvested from a natural spring. 【小题1】 As we know the bottled water is filtered(过滤)and treated to remove useless compositions and water from a natural spring is considered to contain a beneficial level of minerals. In recent years, it has become available in a number of different supermarkets.

Part of the attraction of spring water is that it is often water that has moved to the surface from some type of underground water source. 【小题2】 Many supporters note that the liquid has a naturally refreshing taste that cannot be copied by other types of water.

Many people assume that spring water and mineral water are the same. 【小题3】 While both types of water are harvested from the earth’s surface, mineral water contains a higher level of elements(元素). While some people consider these additional minerals to be beneficial, others think of them as being too much of a good thing.

The use of spring water has become common in many families. Users of the water note that using it to boil coffee or tea will result in a more desirable taste for the drink. 【小题4】 That is because they worry about pollution levels in water systems.

【小题5】 Supermarkets often carry at least one brand, as do convenience stores and large supermarkets. Even coffeehouses often will carry at least one brand of bottled water for consumers who don’t like coffee and tea based drink.