best bottled water?

December 05, 2011 3:59 PM PST · Flag · 5 answers

Is there really a better bottled water over others? If so, why? I hear there are waters that are better for losing weight and others that actually taste better but if they're all from the same spring how can that be?

Matt Long

Specialist I

Glaceau Smart Water, 20-Ounce (Pack of 12)

I'm not sure what this water does or if it's the best but it's the very best tasting I've certainly ever had. It tastes totally fresh and for some reason I love it even more when I'm at the gym.

Side note: I just went online and read this:

smartwater is vapor distilled electrolyte enhanced water or quite simply: Water with electrolytes. This means it feels like you are drinking regular bottled water but you're actually getting the added benefit of electrolytes (helps prevent dehydration), without getting the added intense flavors and calories of other sports drinks like Gatorade.

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Angela State

Specialist III

FIJI Natural Artesian Water, 16.9-Ounce bottle (Pack of 24)

Case includes 24 bottles of 500mL FIJI Water. Bottled at the source in Fiji, an artesian aquifer protects FIJI Water from pollution and other contaminants until you open the bottle. A natural filtration process through volcanic rock gives FIJI W... read more...

Maybe it's the packaging and marketing that tricks me, but I think this water tastes better than the rest!! I don't mind spending money on good water, and I think this is GREAT water!

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Cody Chase

Professional II

Wow you inspired me to do a little online reading on this topic, because I am a bit neurotic about what I put in my body, especially water. I think water should be pure, like it was meant to be.
I didn't realize there were so many different types of bottled water (spring, purified, artesian, etc.) and so many different factors involved. I mean, it's just water, right???? WRONG!
I think you would enjoy the stats and tables on this website:
http://www.cleanairpurewater.com/best_bottled_wate...

Reply · Send thanks · posted 166 days ago

1 points posted by Bobby Alistair-Hicks

very interesting... I found the chart to be an especially helpful comparison of popular drinking water brands. who knew water could be so complicated??

Lindsay Stidham

Professional I

Brita 42629 Slim Pitcher

Capacity: 5 - 8 oz Glasses of Filtered Water Slim Model - Most Compact SystemWater Quality Association - Tested and CertifiedBrita® Water is Better Water.Healthier, Great-Tasting Water, Brita® is the World's #1 Brand of household water filtration.... read more...

I am a big fan of re-usable bottles and filtering your own water.

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Aaron Thedford

Practitioner I

NESTLE WATER NORTH AMER INC 101264 Pure Life 24PK.5L Water

24 pack .5L bottles. Purified water enhanced with a blend of minerals and is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. read more...

The best bottled water to me is what tastes best but I'm not sure if that qualifies for everyone. I know that someone people would agree that best is the one that provides the most health benefits. To me, water is water and my favorite tasting water happens to be the Nestle Water. It's pretty inexpensive, has greatly reduced plastic, and again, tastes great. Oh, side note, my wife read an article not long ago that read not to leave plastic water bottles in the sun (such as your car) or in heated areas because the reaction with the plastic can cause cancer in some women. Something to be careful of.

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1 points posted by Cody Chase

Yeah that plastic breaks down into the water if you leave it in the sun or just keep it around for too long, like especially if you are reusing it.

Voting Summary

1.	FIJI Natural Artesian Water, 16.9-Ounce bottle ...	25% agree
2.	Brita 42629 Slim Pitcher	25% agree
3.	Glaceau Smart Water, 20-Ounce (Pack of 12)	25% agree
4.	NESTLE WATER NORTH AMER INC 101264 Pure Life 24...	25% agree