Our water
NATURALLY CHALK FILTERED THROUGH THE SOUTH DOWNS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PURITY
We don’t treat our water because we don’t need to.
Our water is untouched at source producing water of unrivalled quality and taste.
ABOUT OUR NATURAL MINERAL WATER
Straight from the south downs
South Downs Water is drawn from an artesian well located 420ft below ground level just outside the historic city of Chichester, on the border of Sussex and Hampshire, UK.
Since discovering the source over 30 years ago, we’ve been on a mission to share our award-winning water along the South Coast and beyond.
Why drink water from anywhere else when you can have refreshingly pure water from your doorstep?
OUR PRODUCTS
In order to share our wholesome water with as many people as possible, we’ve made sure South Downs Water is available in a variety of different volumes. From 19l office water coolers through to glass and 100% recycled plastic 330ml on-the-go sizes, we deliver directly to offices, hotels, restaurants, venues, pubs, schools and private homes across. We also use regional distributors for orders from further afield – find a list of distributors on our stockists page.
CARBON FOOTPRINT
It’s no secret that we love the South Downs. Being ever-thankful to our provenance for providing us with the very best water, we’re constantly looking for ways to package and deliver our water in the most sustainable ways. In addition to glass bottles, our plastic 330ml and 500ml bottles are made from 100% recycled materials. Find out more about our extensive sustainability initiatives on our dedicated blog page.
NOT ALL WATER IS EQUAL
We don’t add any nasty treatments or chemicals to our water because we don’t need to.
Enriched with minerals from deep within the South Downs, our water holds the prestigious Natural Mineral Water Status meaning that, unlike Spring Water, it is untouched and untreated when bottled at source.
Why? Thanks to the wonderfully deep chalky layers of the South Downs, our water is filtered naturally and has a stable composition without need for any artificial treatments. The only exception we make is when adding a touch of refreshing bubbles to our sparkling range.
The result is exceptionally fresh water that’s naturally high in calcium and low in sodium and unrivalled in quality. As pure as nature intended.
LET’S GET TECHNICAL
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NATURAL MINERAL WATER AND SPRING WATER?
Natural Mineral Water
Natural mineral water must come from an identified and protected source. It is guaranteed to be consistent in composition and naturally wholesome without any treatment – except in some cases the addition of carbon dioxide to make the water sparkle. Natural Mineral Water status is only granted to waters that are demonstrated to be free from pollution and have a characteristic stable composition.
Spring Water
Certain treatments are permitted for Spring Water.
THE SCIENCE
Technical Data
Our water is regularly tested to ensure that the high levels of purity are maintained.
South Downs Water is low in Sodium and has a pH value of 7.5
The officially recognised analysis of 31st July 1992:
Calcium Ca
91.0 mg/L
| About 99% of the calcium in our bodies is in our bones and teeth.
Sodium Na
8.9 mg/L
| It’s an important component for proper muscle and nerve function.
Hydrogen Carbonate HCO3
4.4 mg/L
| Bicarbonate is an antacid used to relieve heartburn and acid indigestion.
Fluoride F
<0.2 mg/L
| Fluoride prevents tooth decay by making teeth stronger and more resistant to acid attacks.
Sulphate SO₄²-
<10.0 mg/L
| Sulphate is among the most important macronutrients in cells.
Magnesium Mg
2.3 mg/L
| Magnesium is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy.
Potassium K
<0.8 mg/L
| This mineral plays an essential role in activating nerve impulses throughout your nervous system.
Chloride Cl −
17 mg/L
| With other mineral it reduces calcium oxalate concentration and the risk of kidney stones.
Nitrate NO3-
N3.3 mg/L
| It’s great for health to drink water with levels of nitrate under 10 mg/L.
OUR BLOG
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