FIJI Water is an artesian water, bottled at the source on the islands of Fiji. FIJI Water is the result of rainfall that fell long before the Industrial Revolution, filtering slowly through mineral-rich rock over hundreds of years. Gathering minerals like silica along the way, FIJI Water collects in an underground aquifer that keeps the water preserved and protected from external elements. According the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), artesian water is by definition more "pure" because the confining layers of rock and clay protect the water from contamination. In the case of FIJI Water, the water remains in this encapsulated aquifer until it is bottled and shipped to you. It"s water the way nature intended, untouched by man until you unscrew the cap. NOTE : All product information on this website is provided by the product manufacturer and is believed to be current. However, OrganicDirect does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. For the most complete and accurate product data, we suggest you contact the product manufacturer.