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Water quality

Minerals in tap water

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The tested and treated water is safe and healthy: it contains magnesium, calcium, potassium and sodium, the minerals that are crucial for the proper functioning of the human body. No wonder the minerals are called “the elements of life” and water is the best source to acquire them.

AVERAGE MINERAL CONTENT [mg/l]

medium mineralization mineral water, 650 mg/ltap water, 365mg/llow mineralizational mineral water, 322 mg/lspring water, 181 mg/l

* average values for all drinking water supplied by WMK S.A. in Kraków [mg/l]

  • Calcium is important in the blood coagulation process, muscle functioning, neuromuscular conduction, as well as skeletal system building. It is a vital element of bones, teeth and plays a crucial role in information transmission by the nerves. 

    medium mineralization mineral water, 110 mg/ltap water, 88mg/llow mineralizational mineral water, 44 mg/lspring water, 33 mg/l

    * average values for all drinking water supplied by WMK S.A. in Kraków [mg/l]

  • Magnesium is in every cell of the organism. It is engaged in digestion process, as well as in carbohydrate and protein metabolism. Additionally, it has antispasmodic properties and lowers the possibility of blood clots.

    medium mineralization mineral water, 23 mg/ltap water, 10 mg/llow mineralizational mineral water, 17 mg/lspring water, 6 mg/l

    * average values for all drinking water supplied by WMK S.A. in Kraków [mg/l]

  • Potassium is called as the “element of life”. It creates the main salts of the organism, that is the electrolytes. Their main function is to balance the bodily fluids. Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of nervous system and muscular effort. It provides the oxygen to the brain and controls blood pressure and work of kidneys.

    medium mineralization mineral water, 2,8 mg/ltap water, 3,8mg/llow mineralizational mineral water, 1 mg/lspring water, 1,6 mg/l

    * average values for all drinking water supplied by WMK S.A. in Kraków [mg/l]