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Important Terms: Ailment - a physical disorder or illness Mineral water - water which contains gases, carbonates, sulfates, or iron, often used for medical purposes; used from drinking and bathing Mineral springs - a spring (water coming from under the earth, usually as a stream or body of water) of water that contains a large amount of dissolved minerals Spa - a place where one goes to maintain or restore health, usually located at the site of a mineral spring or other natural resource which may be used for healing "cure" - term used to refer to the use of mineral water for healing Brief History of Mineral Springs What is mineral water? All water contains certain salts.
To be considered mineral water, the water must contain a certain amount of
dissolved minerals. The amount of dissolved minerals is fifty grains
per gallon. The mineral water in the Ballston Spa area fits into
that guideline. The waters of the Ballston area contain the highest
concentration of minerals because the water comes from the deepest
wells. (The deeper the well, the higher the concentration of
minerals.) |
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