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Is it Safe to Use Spring Water in a CPAP?

A popular topic we often get asked about is water. Which type of water should I use in my CPAP? Do I have to use distilled water with my CPAP device? Can I use spring water? What is the difference between spring water and distilled water? Is it safe to use spring water? It is important to learn the difference between the types of water available and what you should use with your CPAP machine. When it comes to using a CPAP machine, you need to use the proper supplies – including water – as well as cleaning techniques and cleaners to prolong the life of your CPAP equipment.

Most CPAP users just want to make sure that their device is working properly and that they are getting the most out of it. However, they sometimes forget to consider the fact that the type of water they are using in the humidifier chamber can affect the longevity of the CPAP machine as well as their health. Some CPAP users have tried spring water in their CPAP machine because of possible benefits from its high mineral content, but what if using it in your CPAP could be compromising its performance and your health? Let’s find out.

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What is Spring Water?

Springs form when a hillside, valley bottom, or other excavation intersects a flowing groundwater body at or below the local water table. Water overflows from an aquifer when it is filled to the point where it overflows onto the land surface. Depending on their size, springs range from intermittent seeps, which are only active after heavy rains, to huge pools through which hundreds of millions of gallons flow each day. The unique color of springs in Florida can be caused by tannic acid in surface water, which occurs naturally in subsurface streambeds from organic matter in rocks.

When surface water enters the aquifer near a spring, the water can move quickly through the aquifer and discharge at the spring vent. The quality of spring water is generally determined by the quality of the local groundwater system. Due to the type of rocks in contact with the groundwater and the quality of the water that recharges the aquifer, spring water can vary significantly in quality. As the water moves through the aquifer, it spends more and more time in contact with the rock, determining the amount of minerals that dissolve in the water.

Is it Safe to Use in a CPAP?

Rocks and sand naturally filter spring water. This natural filtration can lead to an increase in the mineral content of water. This is entirely the opposite of what you need for a CPAP. There is also a chance that it may be contaminated with microbes. When you use spring water in your CPAP humidifier, it may deposit minerals inside your CPAP machine. This can decrease the longevity of the CPAP equipment by damaging it from the inside. On the other hand, microbes present in spring water can cause various respiratory infections. Therefore, using spring water in a CPAP is not advisable.

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Using vapor distilled water for your CPAP machine will have many benefits. For instance, it does not contain any microorganisms, nor does it contain minerals, chemicals, or any other impurities. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about getting any infections or allergic reactions from vapor distilled water. It will also make your CPAP device last longer because it won’t leave mineral deposits behind. Aquapap offers vapor distilled water bottles in different sizes so that you can use them according to your needs. The small-sized bottles are travel-friendly as well. Just throw some 8 oz bottles in your travel bag and take the purity of vapor distilled water anywhere you go. Shop today!

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