Distribution and physico-chemical data of Italian bottled natural mineral waters

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Considering the wide public and huge economic interest related to the marketing of bottled waters, this paper could provide useful information to consumers for the selection of the most suitable water to drink based on their saline content (TDS), as well as the major chemical elements. Furthermore, the use of geospatial analysis within a GIS environment constitutes a robust methodology with consistent and objective criteria to efficiently compare and classify large numbers of water samples, creating a link with the territory that guides the market toward locally sourced brands and buyers to a more careful selection according to their needs

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