How to Choose the Right Bottled Water

There are literally hundreds of bottled water products currently on the market. If you do not understand what to look for in a bottle of water, knowing which bottle to choose can become quite a daunting task. Read on to see quick list of what you should look for when choosing the right bottle of water.

Calculate your estimated budget for bottled water. Some bottles can be quite expensive, but these bottles may offer a higher quality water product.

Determine your specific needs for bottled water. Are you looking to use bottled water only for drinking, or for cooking as well?

 

Determine what type of bottled water you would like to drink. Bottled water companies offer a number of different drinking water products (carbonated, mineral, enhanced, etc.).

 

Analyze your reasons for choosing bottled water over tap water. Are you seeking to avoid specific contaminants? If so, try to find a brand of bottled water that pays particular attention to the removal of your targeted contaminants.

 

Research about the specific safety standards and regulations for your particular bottled water company. You will want to choose a company that tests for contamination at least three times a week. Much of this information can be obtained from the NRDC.

 

Once you have chosen a particular brand of bottled water, be sure to find out the source of that company¡¯s water. Try to choose a brand of bottled water that lists the actual location of its water source.

 

European brands of bottled water are generally cleaner and purer than U.S. brands. However, these brands are likely to cost more.

 

If bottled water does not fit into your budget or if you cannot find a brand that fits your desired quality, you may want to consider a water filter.

Brands are less important than the content. Check the listed mineral levels. Unless your doctor says otherwise, the higher the magnesium and calcium, the better.

 

Some bottled water companies may make false claims on their bottles or in their advertising about the source of their water. Be sure to research only from unbiased sources.

 

Be wary of selling phrases such as "natural, glacial water" or "pure, spring water". These phrases often mean nothing more than purified tap water.

Bottled water can become quite expensive, even if you are purchasing less expensive brands. Remember to calculate your monthly budget for drinking water and stick to it.

 

If the bottle says municipal water supply or something like that, it is tap water.

 

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