Best Water to Drink
The best water to drink is clean, mineral-rich and free of plastic contamination — which points to spring water in a recyclable can. Here's how the options compare.
How the main types stack up
- Canned spring water (NEA) — natural minerals, no microplastics, recyclable.
- Bottled spring water — minerals, but plastic and microplastics.
- Purified/distilled — clean but stripped of minerals.
- Tap — varies by area; may contain contaminants.
Our pick
For taste, minerals and zero plastic, mineral-rich spring water in aluminum wins. See the microplastics problem →
