mineral springs

Natural healing waters

Mineral springs are natural water sources containing dissolved minerals—sulfur, iron, calcium, magnesium—often believed to have therapeutic properties.

People have visited mineral springs for centuries seeking health benefits, and towns grew around famous ones: The resort was built around the mineral springs.

The water may be drunk or bathed in.

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health resort · artesian well · calcium carbonate · taking the waters · trace elements · geyser · pilgrimage sites · cultural rituals · thermal baths · aquifer · geothermal · steaming · bathing · bubbling · wellness · volcanic · soak · medicinal

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water source type

mineral springstap water

Plumbed household drinking source

municipal water supply · city water · standing water · desalinated water · municipal water

water treatment/purity

mineral springsdistilled water

Liquid stripped of minerals

purified water · sterile water · chlorinated water · soft water · rainwater

thermal properties

mineral springsice water

Frozen cubes in liquid

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G