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Purifying the Water Naturally

Buxton is one of the purest natural mineral waters in the world. According to the British Geological Survey, the water that emerges from the source today fell as rain over 5000 years ago.

During its long underground passage, from a depth of 1500 metres, the water filters through the ancient limestone of the Peak District, acquiring a natural balance of minerals during its long journey. The water emerges at a temperature of 27.5º centigrade regardless of the weather.

This warmth makes the water more vigorous and thrusts it outwards away from the source. This protects it from any contamination from the surface water. The entire process from the catchment area to the source has the effect of purifying the water naturally.

This exceptional natural filtration makes Buxton a natural mineral water of high quality and purity with a taste that is fresh and invigorating.

St. Ann's Well

The water which emerges from the source at St Ann's Spring in Buxton has been shown over a long period of time to be consistently pure. By definition - a natural mineral water may not be treated and must emerge at source. It must be naturally and consistently pure and must be drinkable in its natural state.

What's the difference between Natural Mineral Water and Spring Water?
Spring Water is bottled water which does not conform to the Natural Mineral Water Regulations, but which nevertheless must meet the 'Tap Waters Regulations' at the time of sale. Under EEC Regulations Spring Water must conform to the same criteria as Natural Mineral Water with one important exception, Spring waters do not have to prove a consistent mineral content. However, under current UK law, Spring waters may also be treated.

Photography supplied by High Peak Borough Council