The Ultimate Guide to Water Types: Why Pure Spring Water Is the Superior Choice
- Little Hampton Spring
- Dec 9
- 3 min read
Not all bottled water is the same — and with so many options on Australian shelves, it can be confusing to know what’s truly pure, natural, or better for you. Some waters come from deep underground aquifers, while others begin as treated tap water. Some are packed with naturally occurring minerals, while others rely on additives to create flavour.
This guide breaks down the major types of bottled water found in Australia and reveals why pure spring water — especially when sourced locally from the Hepburn Region — stands above the rest.
Spring Water: Nature’s Original Hydration
Spring water comes directly from protected underground aquifers and rises naturally to the surface. As it moves through ancient volcanic rock, it gathers light minerals that support hydration, taste, and balance.
What defines natural spring water:
Naturally filtered by geological formations
Contains light minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and bicarbonate
Naturally alkaline
Clean, crisp, smooth taste
No processing or additives
Little Hampton Spring Water captures this exact profile — untouched, unprocessed, and bottled at our water-only facility for maximum purity.
Purified or Processed Water: Clean but Empty
Purified water often starts as municipal tap water before undergoing:
Reverse osmosis
Distillation
Deionisation
These processes remove all minerals — good and bad — leaving water that is technically “clean,” but flat in taste and lacking natural structure. Many brands then add synthetic electrolytes to recreate a flavour profile.
What purified water offers:
Very low mineral content
Neutral or flat taste
Manufactured “purity” rather than natural origin
It hydrates, but it’s not the same as natural spring water in taste, balance, or mouthfeel.
Supermarket Spring Waters: Affordable, Not Premium
Supermarket-branded spring waters may still come from genuine springs, but their focus is:
High-volume production
Lightweight, low-cost plastic
Simplified mineral profiles
Limited transparency on source and testing
These waters are budget-friendly but not positioned for those seeking premium hydration or sustainability.
How premium spring water differs:
Higher mineral clarity
Softer, cleaner taste
Glass or aluminium packaging
More detailed source and quality information
This is where Little Hampton clearly stands apart.
Imported “Luxury” Waters: Prestige Without Practicality
Some imported waters trade on international reputation — but they come with significant drawbacks:
Thousands of kilometres of transport
Higher carbon footprint
Often similar mineral profiles to Australian spring water
Higher retail pricing due to freight and branding
Choosing a local spring water delivers the same (or better) quality with lower cost and far less environmental impact.
Flavoured or Enhanced Waters: A Different Category Entirely
Enhanced waters include:
Added flavours
Artificial carbonation
Synthetic electrolytes
Sweeteners or acids
These products are enjoyable for taste but aren’t designed for natural hydration.
They’re simply not comparable to pure spring water.
The Simple Truth: Natural Pure Spring Water Delivers What Others Can’t
Across all categories, spring water stands out as the most natural, balanced, and enjoyable way to hydrate.Here’s why Australians seek it above all:
Naturally balanced minerals
Smooth, clean taste
No additives
Naturally alkaline
Environmentally conscious packaging options
Transparent sourcing from local springs
Little Hampton Spring Water embodies all of this — offering a premium, family-owned alternative with integrity and purity at its core
Water Type | Natural Source | Mineral Content | Processing | Taste | Packaging Quality |
Spring Water | Natural aquifer | Light, natural minerals | None | Smooth & clean | High (glass/aluminium) |
Purified Water | Tap water | None or added | Heavy processing | Neutral/flat | Plastic |
Supermarket Spring Water | Mixed | Low | Minimal | Basic | Plastic |
Imported Water | Overseas springs | Varies | Minimal | Good | Good but high transport footprint |
Flavoured/Enhanced | Varies | Added | High | Sweetened/artificial | Plastic/aluminium |
Every bottle of Little Hampton Spring Water reflects:
Protected Victorian aquifers
Naturally balanced mineral clarity
Zero additives
Eco-friendly materials
A family-owned commitment to quality
It’s spring water the way nature intended — sustainably sourced and beautifully presented.
Exclusive December Offer — Free Peninsula Springs Cans
Spend $100 or more on Little Hampton Spring Water and receive a free case of Peninsula Springs cans at checkout.Automatically applied — no code needed.Offer ends December 31.
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