Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Bottled water is regulated as a food product under the federal Food and Drugs Act. Bottled water companies must adhere to quality standards, good manufacturing practices and labeling requirements. Federal government inspectors of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency regularly audit the operations of all bottled water companies to ensure compliance. The province also regulates bottled water, especially approving sources of water.

CBWA bottlers are subject to a third level of regulation involving third-party inspections, water testing and analysis, and adherence to the CBWA model code. Bottlers must pass an annual, unannounced plant inspection administered by an independent, internationally recognized organization. They must also pass an annual water analysis administered by an independent government certified laboratory and regularly conduct microbial testing by qualified personnel.

For more information visit Health Canada’s website at www.hc-sc.gc.ca or CBWA’s website at www.cbwa.ca

Consumers can ensure that the bottled water brands they consume are safe by making sure the product is independently certified. Look for the NSF Mark on the label or contact the NSF Consumer Affairs Office to verify that your favorite brand carries our independent certification.

Special tip for travelers: When visiting foreign countries, make sure your bottled water still has the factory seal when you receive it. Do not accept any product where the seal has been broken, as the quality of the contents cannot be guaranteed.

Have you purchased bottled water lately? Did you notice all the different and often confusing varieties that are available? Bottled water is sold to consumers in sealed, sanitary containers and must meet all federal and provincial regulations for drinking water. Bottled water cannot contain sweeteners or chemical additives and must be calorie and sugar free.

There are several different varieties of bottled water:

• Artesian Water: Bottled water from a well that taps a confined aquifer (a water bearing underground layer of rock or sand)
• Carbonated Water: Bottled water that contains natural or added carbonation.
• Mineral Water: Bottled water which would meet the definition of spring water except it contains more than 500 ppm of total dissolved solids.
• Purified Water: Bottled water that has been produced by distillation, deionization or reverse osmosis. The source can be from a spring, well or public community water supply. Other suitable names for the above processes include: Distilled Water, Deionized Water and Reverse Osmosis Water.
• Spring Water: Bottled water from an underground source from which water flows naturally to the surface of the earth.
• Well Water: Bottled water which would meet the definition of spring water except it does not flow naturally to the surface of the earth. Instead it is tapped from a hole bored, drilled or otherwise constructed.

Your Culligan Man delivers crystal clear Purified (Premium) Drinking Water in either 11 litre or 18.5 litre sizes or our 500 ml single serve size. Our Spring Water is available in the 18 litre size. Contact us to discuss your water needs!

Water is critical in regulating all body organs and temperature, and dissolving solids and moving nutrients throughout the body. Because water is naturally low in sodium, has no fat, cholesterol or caffeine and isn't flushed straight through the body like many other beverages, it's the natural solution to help reach your body’s daily fluid quota.

Most adults need eight to twelve 8-ounce glasses of water or fluids daily, but needs vary by activity level, health circumstances (including pregnancy) and even by age. For example, a 60-pound child would need a minimum of at least 30 ounces of water a day, or about three to four glasses. But a 180-pound man would need about 90 ounces of water a day or about 11-12 glasses. And people may need more water as they age, since thirst signals may become dull, activity levels decline and prescription drugs may dehydrate their bodies further.