Survey: Most Bottled Water Comes from the Tap
A recent survey shows that about 64% of bottled water in the U.S. comes from municipal sources—the same tap water found in homes. Some brands do little to purify it, occasionally exceeding contamination limits and raising concerns about transparency.
Brands like Walmart’s Sam’s Choice and Giant Food’s Acadia have faced criticism for high contaminant levels, sometimes surpassing California safety standards. In contrast, Gerber Pure, Nestlé Pure Life, and Penta Ultra-Purified Water are praised for disclosing their sources and purification methods.