What’s the true nature of hot spring water?

To determine whether a hot spring claims to be “truly” warm or not, we should consider several factors:

  1. Geological origin: Hot springs emerge from natural sources like faults, fractures, or volcanic activity. If it comes from a geological formation with a proven track record of thermal activity, you can likely trust the water is genuinely warm.
  2. Therapeutic properties: Look for hot springs with documented therapeutic benefits (e.g., reduced arthritis symptoms) based on scientific studies and reputable sources like medical journals.
  3. Water chemistry: Check if the spring water exhibits unusual chemical signatures consistent with natural hot water, such as high temperatures (> 50°C), alkalinity or acidity levels typical of volcanic origin, and low dissolved oxygen content.

If a hot spring passes these tests, you can reasonably assume that it truly originated from nature’s own thermal source!

So, is this genuine warmwater?