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American Water Brands: U.S. Mineral & Spring Waters
America has a deeper mineral water history than most drinkers realize — from Saratoga's naturally sparkling wells to the Ouachita rainwater of Mountain Valley. This pillar pulls together every U.S.-focused guide on the site: the best American mineral and spring brands, state-by-state mineral spring directories, and the historic spa towns that shaped the category.
In one sentence
Most American "spring water" is exactly that — but a small group of true U.S. mineral waters and a network of historic mineral springs make America a more interesting bottled water country than its reputation suggests.
Supporting articles
Best American Mineral Water Brands
Mountain Valley, Saratoga, Crazy Water and the small list of U.S. brands that meet true mineral-water criteria.
Read articleBest American Spring Water Brands
Poland Spring, Deer Park, Crystal Geyser, Ozarka — the regional spring water giants compared.
Read articleU.S. Bottled Water Brands Directory
A growing index of every notable American bottled water brand — still, sparkling, mineral and purified.
Read articleMineral Springs in America
From Saratoga to Hot Springs — the geology and history of America's mineral spring belts.
Read articleArkansas Mineral Springs Directory
Hot Springs, Mountain Valley, Eureka Springs — the Ouachita and Ozark mineral water heartland.
Read articleTexas Mineral Springs Directory
Mineral Wells, Crazy Water, Marlin, Sutherland Springs — the Texan mineral spring belt.
Read articleNew York Mineral Springs Directory
Saratoga Springs, Sharon Springs, Ballston Spa — New York's naturally carbonated spring legacy.
Read articleGeorgia Mineral Springs Directory
Indian Springs, Warm Springs, Lithia Springs — Georgia's storied mineral water destinations.
Read articleAmerican Artesian Water Sources
What 'artesian' actually means under U.S. FDA rules — and which American brands qualify.
Read articleHistoric American Mineral Springs
The 19th-century spa towns that built American mineral water culture — and what's left of them today.
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