All Things You Should Keep in Mind While Buying Small Water Bottles

It's essential that you drink enough water to maintain your health. Dehydration can often lead to kidney stones, constipation, overheating, and mood swings. Water has zero calories as compared to sugary drinks like soda or sweet tea, so it’s good to have a bottle of water in your bag always —even if it’s just a small one—so you quench your thirst wherever you might be.

There are key factors to keep in mind when choosing the best small water bottles. Here are a few considerations you should take into account when making your purchase:

The amount of dissolved minerals in a bottle of water is called Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). For bottled water to be classified as mineral water, it must have at least 250 mg/l TDS. Bottled water with 350mg/l TDS and meets high-quality standards set out by organisations like the FDA, IBWA, EBWA, ANZFS, EPA, and WHO should be one of your top considerations when buying small water bottles.

Many people don't think to check the pH levels of bottled water before consuming it, but this is a key measure of quality. The perfect balance lies at pH 7; anything below that is 500 times more acidic. In South Africa, most brands of bottled water have a pH level as low as 4.6 or 5.8 (compared to the ideal 7). So next time you're looking for a small bottle of water to take on the go, make sure you check the label for its pH rating!

Both the US National Research Council and WHO agree that magnesium and calcium found in natural water contribute to your daily diet. Water with high alkalinity is typically accompanied by high levels of calcium and magnesium, which help raise the pH level and provide a fuller mouth feel. Therefore, make sure you select a bottle of water with notable concentrations of these minerals.

As you can see, there's much more to buying small water bottles than just selecting the cheapest or most convenient option. Considering factors like TDS, pH balance, and minerals will ensure that you're purchasing a quality product with an optimal level of hydration. With some research and due diligence, you'll find yourself with the perfect water bottle for all your drinking needs.

About the Author:

Mountain Falls, a South African company, was founded in 2014. We are the top suppliers of natural mineral water in South Africa for brands including Acquabox, Teardrop, ZEROPET, and Glass collections. We offer stylish, mineral-rich water bottles that make it easy for you to stay hydrated all the time. Our main motto is "We collect and recycle two more PET bottles for every one we sell." We make a lot of effort to keep their PET footprint at zero and provide environmentally friendly items.