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Reviews of two very different recently published books
Realms of water: a journey with Nestlé Waters
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ndreas Larsson, who was recognised as the best sommelier in the world in 2007, Ghislain de Marsily, a hydrogeologist and member of the French Académie des Sciences, and Yu Hui Tseng, world renowned tea master . . . What do these people have in common? The answer is, they specialise and must know everything about water, its origin and nuances of its taste. The experts in this field joined their efforts to present a photography book called ‘Realms of Water - a journey of understanding to the sources of natural mineral water’. The book is a joint project by Editions Textuel and Nestlé Waters International which sponsored the initiative. This glossy 200+ page edition uncovers the secrets of origin and production of 15 of the company’s mineral water trade marks, including San Pellegrino, Perrier and Vittel.
It also tells more of the sources of the mineral water across the globe and unveils the secrets of its natural production process. The book is an attempt to change the consumer’s attitude to mineral water. Photographer Sandrine Alouf, who has been specialising in capturing natural landscapes, travelled to 15 water sources located in France, Switzerland, Belgium, England, Spain, Italy, Turkey, Lebanon, Vietnam, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil. As result of her creative work, the
book unveils marvelous views of water springs, rivers, as well as landscapes of the nature surrounding water. Hubert Genieys, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications for Nestlé Waters, who commissioned the project, said: “Mineral waters have particular benefits for health. Their composition never changes if the surrounding environment is protected. We wanted to celebrate these beautiful landscapes and why it is important to conserve them.”
Book review Geochemistry of European bottled water
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The atlas follows from the successful Geochemical Atlas of Europe (giving variations in surface water and shallow sediment chemistry), and aims to provide a reference of groundwater variations across the continent. Bottled water was used because it provides “samples” from a wide range of sources simply by purchasing product. The initial sections provide background to bottled waters, summarise European geology and land use and compare bottled water to tap water
and two different ground- and surface waters. The main part of the atlas gives the composition of a wide range of parameters across Europe (there are waters with elevated levels of silver, but I don’t expect that the waters are more expensive). The data are presented graphically and as bubble plots on a European base map. While very technical, and this is its aim, the atlas clearly presents data and explains the reasons
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his atlas, compiled by the Geological Surveys of Europe, is aimed at groundwater professionals but will also be of interest to bottled water technical specialists. The book is reviewed by Zenith International Water & Environment Director Dr Ric Horobin.
for some unusual effects of the use of bottled water as a source (for example, why few waters show parameters above the legal limits). An interesting reference book, if not exactly coffee table material.
‘Realms of Water’ is available in bookshops throughout France and can also be bought online at Amazon and Fnac. For more information, visit www.realmsofwater.com
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