menu help and contact you have an emergency? my online account Home > PROCEDURES AND ADVICE > Water quality > Getting to know water better > The taste of water The taste of water depends on the soils it passes through, which is why it is not the same everywhere. A brief overview of the different terroirs and a few tips to better savor it. WATER DOESN'T TASTE THE SAME EVERYWHERE From one region to another, the taste of tap water can vary depending on the properties of the rocks and soils it passes through. More highly mineralized waters (calcium, magnesium, etc.) have a stronger flavor. Conversely, softer waters seem more bland. If necessary, the water is treated in order to obtain the correct mineral balance. Lyonnaise des Eaux uses advanced technologies to improve the taste of water. For example, the “electronic nose” is able to detect minute or volatile tastes and odors. Water Taste Observatories, created by Lyonnaise des Eaux, also make it possible to collect consumers' perception of the tastes and odors of water and to correct them, as far as possible, by a refining process in factory. Observatories of taste SAVOR YOUR WATER let a stream of water run before filling a carafe to reduce the taste of chlorine let it air a little cover the carafe and place it for about twenty minutes in the bottom of the refrigerator taste excellent and fresh water You can also add a few drops of lemon juice or mint leaves. WHERE DOES THE TASTE OF CHLORINE COME FROM? Chlorine is used in small quantities to destroy microorganisms present in raw water. It is used to make drinking water taken from nature and also protects the treated water from any risk of contamination during its journey through the pipes to your tap. New treatment techniques, such as ultrafiltration, make it possible to reduce the amounts of chlorine used which may give the water a taste. DOES LIMESTONE CHANGE THE TASTE OF WATER? The presence of lime deposits at the bottom of the containers promotes odor fixation and can end up giving the water a musty taste. We recommend that you regularly clean your decanters with white vinegar and rinse them well before reuse. in | es Contact Legal notice Terms of use Accessibility statement Institutional site Cookie management If you continue to browse this website, you are allowing all third-party services ✓ OK, accept all Personalize Privacy policy