What makes bottled water taste better?

There is no question that many people prefer the taste of bottled water to that of tap water. Many of us also know that bottled water is often no more than water taken from a municipal water supply.

So why does it taste better? The answer is filtration and then minerals.

Most water bottling companies use water from a public source and then pass it through reverse osmosis filtration to remove impurities such as chlorine, fluoride, minerals and sediments. It is those impurities that give water it's "taste".

The water bottling companies then take the "taste" issue even further. Once they have removed the impurities from the water, they will add some back in. Minerals will provide a certain taste to water and bottling companies attempt to find the combination of minerals that will make their water "taste" better than their competitors. Next time you have a water bottle in hand, look at the label and you'll likely see that there are minerals listed on the label.

So bottled water tastes better but is it better than tap water? The answer is yes if your tap water is unfiltered. Chlorine and fluoride are being shown to be hazardous to our health so unless you are filtering your water at home using a quality water filter, then bottled water is better.

If, on the other hand, you have a water filter, then your tap water will be equally as healthy for you as bottled water. A water filter for the home does not need to be expensive or complicated. A faucet mounted filter will provide adequate protection. If you live in an area where fluoride is added to your water supply, consider a fluoride filter for your kitchen faucet.

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