Mont Roucous deficiency: what really safe waters for children?

A precious and fragile source

Located at 1,100 meters above sea level, in the Tarn, the source of Mont Roucous offers rare purity water. His low mineralization makes him ideal for the still immature kidneys of infants, which explains his success. But this specificity also makes it a fragile resource.

Contrary to popular belief, the water of a source is not a “tap” that can simply be opened more: Its flow depends on natural cycles, rainfall and regeneration of the aquifer. It is for this reason that the volumes of samples are rigorously supervised by the authorities.

The promise of the brand, but what real guarantees?

Faced with the concerns, the company that manages Mont Roucous aims to be reassuring: the breakdown is only temporary and a request for softening the example shares has been submitted to satisfy the request. However, this questioned the limits of exploitation of the source.

Mont Roucous now uses about fifty employees, of which about thirty on its Lacaune website. Aware of the growing success of its brand, the company shows great ambitions: almost double its production within ten years, With a goal of 300 million bottles per year.

This industrial horizon places a dilemma. How to reconcile this desire for growth with the physical limits of the source? If the brand insists on the fact that its model remain sustainable, the question remains: can a natural resource also support this progression without weakening its environment?

What alternatives for parents?

The absence of Mont Roucous is not inevitable for families. Other mineral or origin waters are suitable for children, provided that you have read the label well. The key point: Check the mention “Suitable for the feeding of newborns” And look for a content of dry residues of less than 500 mg/l.

Among the best options, we find Evian (dry residue ≈ 345 mg/l), Volvic (≈ 130 mg/l), Thonon,, Wattwiller (≈ 155 mg/l) and obviously Mont Roucous (≈ 22 mg/l). These waters are all weakly mineralized, with a low nitrate and sodium content, satisfying the specific needs of children. Some waters of origin of the distributors’ brands also bring the “babies” mention, often at a more affordable price.

Preserve access to safe water

For parents, the most important thing is to keep an eye on the labels and remember that there are several reliable options. For manufacturers, participation is wider: how to satisfy the growing question without giving in to the temptation to increase champions at the expense of the resource itself?

Waiting for Mont Roucous to find a stable place on the shelves, families can reassure themselves: Temporarily change a brand does not compromise children’s healthAs soon as the chosen water is suitable. The essential, in the end, is not to find “perfect water”, but to preserve a resource that is not infinite.