Although the vast majority of the earth's surface is covered water, roughly 97% of that is salt water. Of the other 3% that is fresh water, 2/3 of that is ice. The 1% of the earth's water that is left sustains a multitude of life forms, including us.

While many people get their drinking water from underground reserves, surface water, such as rivers, lakes, and streams, is also an important source. Canada's ground water resources are extremely valuable. Half of our national population, and 95% of our rural population, get their water from underground sources. Ground water is also used for about half of all agricultural irrigation and 1/3 of all industrial water needs.

Rainfall and surface water, which seep into the earth's crust over many years, form underground reservoirs. Where the water table is at or close to the surface, ground water enters wetlands, lakes, rivers, and streams to provide water flow during dry periods. By comparison to surface water, ground water moves very slowly and smoothly.

Spring water is ground water that naturally bubbles to the surface. Filtered by the rocks, clay, and sand through which it travels, our spring water is naturally pure and free of such contaminants as heavy metals, petroleum, and industrial derivatives, which some city tap water may contain. Our spring water also contains healthful minerals, like calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which not only mean our spring water is good for you, but it tastes great, too!