Secondly, the water quality and mineral content of the water from the borehole must be comparable to that of the spring. And, finally, the use of the borehole should not cause the spring to cease flowing. These restrictions, together with many quality and inspection requirements, are designed to protect the consumer of bottled spring water. The entire regulation, as adopted by the state of Utah, can be seen here. A recent critique of their effectiveness was presented by the Natural Resources Defense Council For another view of this issue, you can look at the International Bottled Water Association s home page.
Springs are a fascinating hydrogeologic phenomenon.
They are also a cultural icon of long standing. If you have questions about springs in Maine, please contact Andy Tolman . 593 p. Web text by Andy Tolman. Return to the Previous Geologic Sites of the Month home page. Return to the Maine Geological Survey home page.