Bottled water

Bottled water is drinking water packaged in bottles for individual consumption and retail sale. The water can be glacial water, spring water, and purified water. Many countries, mainly developed countries, regulate the quality of bottled water through government standards, typically used to make sure that water quality is safe and labels accurately reflect bottle contents. In many developing countries, however, such standards are variable and are often less stringent than those of developed nations.

Supporters of bottled water view the product not just as an option for municipal water, but as a healthy choice instead of soft drinks or sport drinks that can be purchased in restaurants, convenience stores or vending machines.