Hampshire Water
The ground type in Hampshire is predominantly by low, free draining chalky hills and unique chalk stream river valleys. The water source is predominantly from groundwater that flows through the aquifers of the chalk downs and fills rivers like the Itchen, Meon and the Test.
The porous nature of chalk means that rain on the hills is absorbed quickly into the aquifers at the recharge zone. The water is naturally filtered as it passes through the aquifer and reacts with the chalk and minerals to give Hampshire water its high mineral content.
The predominant mineral in Hampshire water is calcium carbonate, from the chalk, that gives Hampshire its distinctive hardness.
Water geology is not only affected by the type of land but also by the land use. Therefore, there are strict controls on land use to prevent any chemicals filtering through into the naturally clean mineral rich water.
Hildon Mineral Water, Broughton
Hildon supply English mineral water that has been filtered through the Hampshire chalk hills. Hildon Water is high quality, sodium free and has a unique 'spicy' taste that mellows to give little after taste.
Hildon water is environmentally protected at source, to prevent contamination and ensure excellent quality natural water.
Ashe Park Mineral Water, Steventon
Ashe Park water is extracted and bottled, at a single protected source, from this privately owned estate. The water is filtered through the same chalk aquifer that supplies the crystal clear water of the River Test, arguably on of the best trout stream in the country.
The water falls as rain before being absorbed deep into the ground and filtered through the chalk aquifer. Ashe Park water has been revered for centuries and instead of the tradition of traveling to the source to take the water it can now be bottled for your ease.
Hazeley Down Mineral Water, Twyford
Hazeley Down water is sourced from the same chalk aquifers that supply the River Itchen with clear water and a constant temperature. It is one of the few UK waters that are recognised as a mineral water by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
The small geological differences of the watersheds means that although the majority of Hampshire mineral and spring water is filtered through chalk aquifers there is variation in the taste and mineral content of the water.
