{"id":14175,"date":"2026-03-06T19:07:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/?p=14175"},"modified":"2026-03-06T19:18:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:18:58","slug":"should-you-test-bottled-water-before-subscribing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/should-you-test-bottled-water-before-subscribing\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Test Bottled Water Before Subscribing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sws_supernormalaction\"><button on=\"tap:superwebshare-lightbox\" class=\"superwebshare_normal_button1 superwebshare-button-large superwebshare-button-default superwebshare_prompt superwebshare_button_svg\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color: #1e73be;\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"superwebshare-svg\"  fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M789.86,323.67c91.79,0,164.25-72.46,164.25-164.25S881.64,0,789.86,0S625.6,72.46,625.6,164.25c0,4.83,0,14.49,0,24.15L306.76,371.98c-24.15-24.15-57.97-33.82-96.62-33.82c-91.79,0-164.25,72.46-164.25,164.25s72.46,164.25,164.25,164.25c38.65,0,72.46-14.49,96.62-33.82L625.6,821.26c0,9.66,0,14.49,0,19.32c0,86.96,72.46,159.42,159.42,159.42s159.42-72.46,159.42-159.42s-67.63-159.42-154.59-159.42c-33.82,0-67.63,9.66-96.62,33.82L374.4,526.57c0-9.66,0-19.32,0-24.15s0-14.49,0-24.15l318.84-188.41C717.39,314.01,751.21,323.67,789.86,323.67z\" \/><\/svg><span>Share<\/span><\/button><\/div><p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"513\">Many people today choose bottled water delivery or water dispenser subscriptions for convenience and taste. Large refillable bottles are often used in homes and offices as an alternative to tap water.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"513\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14171 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Spring-water-collection-in-nature.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Spring-water-collection-in-nature.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Spring-water-collection-in-nature-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Spring-water-collection-in-nature-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Spring-water-collection-in-nature-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"662\">However, before committing to a regular water delivery service, it can be useful to <strong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"661\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeflush.co.uk\/products\/complete-home-water-quality-test-kit\">test the water yourself<\/a> and compare it with your tap water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"795\">Because drinking water is essentially a <strong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"720\">food product<\/strong>, understanding its composition can help you make a more informed decision.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"800\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"bc29xw\" data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"844\">Test Bottled Water Before You Subscribe<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1014\">If you\u2019re considering a bottled water delivery service, a simple approach is to <strong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"967\">buy a single bottle first and test it<\/strong> before signing up to a long-term subscription.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1096\">You can then compare that bottled water with the water that comes from your tap.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1146\">This helps you answer a few practical questions:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1368\">\n<li data-section-id=\"5ou6nk\" data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1209\">\n<p data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1209\">Does the bottled water actually differ from your tap water?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1oww12g\" data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1245\">\n<p data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1245\">Are the mineral levels different?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vblr9s\" data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1307\">\n<p data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1307\">Is there a noticeable difference in dissolved solids or pH?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"104bb3p\" data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1368\">\n<p data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1368\">Is the bottled water really providing something different?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1479\">Running a quick comparison can give you <strong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\">real data rather than relying on assumptions or marketing claims<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1484\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"jpw0n8\" data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1523\">What to Compare When Testing Water<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14176 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/water-testing-kit-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/water-testing-kit-PM.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/water-testing-kit-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/water-testing-kit-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/water-testing-kit-PM-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1626\">When comparing <a title=\"Tap Water vs Bottled Water: Is Tap Water Safe to Drink?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/tap-water-vs-bottled-water-is-tap-water-safe-to-drink\/\" rel=\"\">bottled water<\/a> and tap water, a home testing kit can measure several useful indicators.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1hdsbip\" data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1660\">Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1756\">This measures the amount of dissolved minerals in water, such as calcium, magnesium, and salts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1819\">Different water sources can vary significantly in TDS levels.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1824\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10ortkr\" data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1839\">pH Levels<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1950\">pH indicates how acidic or alkaline water is. Most drinking water typically falls within a safe neutral range.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1955\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"q48hzy\" data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1969\">Chlorine<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2125\">Tap water often contains chlorine because it is used during water treatment to kill bacteria. Bottled spring water usually does not contain added chlorine.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2130\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"tspnc7\" data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2148\">Heavy Metals<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2262\">Some water testing kits can detect metals such as lead or copper, which may enter water through plumbing systems.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2267\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1om1lob\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2303\">A Simple Experiment You Can Try<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14180 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/water-tester-kit-uk-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/water-tester-kit-uk-PM.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/water-tester-kit-uk-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/water-tester-kit-uk-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/water-tester-kit-uk-PM-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2401\">If you are curious about the differences between water sources, you can run a simple comparison.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2422\">Test three samples:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2571\">\n<li data-section-id=\"14q81ob\" data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2458\">\n<p data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2458\"><strong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2458\">Water from your kitchen tap<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gtvazs\" data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2518\">\n<p data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2518\"><strong data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2518\">A bottle of water you are considering subscribing to<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"42tgmw\" data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2571\">\n<p data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2571\"><strong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2571\">Water from any bottled supply you already use<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2622\">Compare the results to see how the levels differ.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2738\">You may find that some water sources contain <strong data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2694\">higher mineral levels<\/strong>, while others are closer to purified water.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2743\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1y2jwe0\" data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2779\">Why Testing First Can Be Useful<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2894\">Testing bottled water before subscribing helps you make a decision based on <strong data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2893\">evidence rather than assumptions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2918\">You may discover that:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"3077\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1qlh0g0\" data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2969\">\n<p data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2969\">your tap water already has good mineral balance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hyxitq\" data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3022\">\n<p data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"3022\">bottled water tastes different but tests similarly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10x5r7p\" data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3077\">\n<p data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3077\">mineral content varies depending on the water source<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3196\">Ultimately, comparing water sources yourself gives you a clearer understanding of <strong data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3195\">what you are actually drinking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3201\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"2729b1\" data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3221\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3475\">Both tap water and bottled water can be safe to drink depending on their source and treatment. 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