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Mineral Water Brands Directory

Search and filter every natural mineral water brand we track worldwide — from European icons like Evian, San Pellegrino, Perrier and Gerolsteiner, to American classics like Mountain Valley, Saratoga and Poland Spring. Looking for our top picks instead? See best mineral water brands.

What is natural mineral water?

Natural mineral water is a legally protected category in the EU: it must come from an officially recognized underground source, be bottled at source, contain a stable mineral composition, and be free from any treatment beyond removing iron, manganese or sulfur. In the US, FDA rules define it as water with at least 250 mg/L of total dissolved solids from a protected source.

Most bottled waters fall into one of four categories — natural mineral, spring, artesian or purified — and the labeling differences are meaningful. Mineral and spring waters reflect their source geology; purified waters (Aquafina, Smartwater, Dasani) are processed to remove almost all dissolved solids before bottling.

Top Mineral Water Brands — Europe

Europe is the heartland of natural mineral water. France, Italy, Germany and Spain each export world-renowned brands sourced from protected Alpine, volcanic and Pyrenean aquifers.

Evian

Still

France · Mineral · TDS 357 mg/L

Iconic French Alpine mineral water, the global benchmark for balanced still water.

Volvic

Still

France · Mineral · TDS 130 mg/L

Volcanic-filtered Auvergne water with a soft, low-mineral profile.

Vittel

Still

France · Mineral · TDS 841 mg/L

High-calcium Vosges mineral water, popular across France and Belgium.

Contrex

Still

France · Mineral · TDS 2,078 mg/L

France's calcium-rich slimming water from the Vosges mountains.

Perrier

Sparkling

France · Mineral · TDS 475 mg/L

World-famous naturally sparkling water from Vergèze, southern France.

Badoit

Sparkling

France · Mineral · TDS 1,200 mg/L

Lightly sparkling mineral water from Saint-Galmier, prized in French gastronomy.

San Pellegrino

Sparkling

Italy · Mineral · TDS 950 mg/L

Italy's signature sparkling mineral water from the Lombardy Alps.

Acqua Panna

Still

Italy · Spring · TDS 138 mg/L

Tuscan still water, the classic pairing for fine dining and wine.

Ferrarelle

Sparkling

Italy · Mineral · TDS 1,346 mg/L

Naturally effervescent Campanian water with a distinctive mineral bite.

Gerolsteiner

Sparkling

Germany · Mineral · TDS 2,500 mg/L

Germany's flagship volcanic sparkling water, rich in calcium and magnesium.

Apollinaris

Sparkling

Germany · Mineral · TDS 2,650 mg/L

Historic Bad Neuenahr sparkling water with the highest magnesium content of any major brand.

Highland Spring

Still

Scotland · Spring · TDS 220 mg/L

UK's top-selling natural mineral water from the Ochil Hills.

Buxton

Still

England · Mineral · TDS 280 mg/L

Mineral water from the Peak District, bottled in Derbyshire since 1880.

Spa

Still

Belgium · Spring · TDS 33 mg/L

Belgium's pristine low-mineral water from the Ardennes — the original 'spa' water.

Vichy Catalan

Sparkling

Spain · Mineral · TDS 3,052 mg/L

Spain's intensely mineralized sparkling water, the highest-TDS brand worldwide.

Solan de Cabras

Still

Spain · Mineral · TDS 257 mg/L

Cuenca mountain mineral water in its signature blue bottle.

Lanjarón

Still

Spain · Mineral · TDS 134 mg/L

Andalusian Sierra Nevada mineral water, a Spanish supermarket staple.

Liquid Death

Still

Austria · Spring · TDS 260 mg/L

Austrian Alpine mountain water in a heavy-metal-styled tallboy can.

Top Mineral Water Brands — USA

The American bottled water market spans heritage spring waters (Mountain Valley, Saratoga, Poland Spring), modern alkaline brands (Essentia, Waiakea) and category giants like Aquafina, Dasani and Smartwater.

Mountain Valley

Still

USA · Spring · TDS 220 mg/L

Arkansas spring water bottled since 1871, served at the White House.

Saratoga

Still

USA · Spring · TDS 180 mg/L

New York spring water in its iconic cobalt-blue glass bottle.

Poland Spring

Still

USA · Spring · TDS 47 mg/L

Maine spring water, the largest bottled water brand in the northeast US.

Crystal Geyser

Still

USA · Spring · TDS 110 mg/L

California spring water bottled at five protected American sources.

Arrowhead

Still

USA · Spring · TDS 100 mg/L

California's San Bernardino mountain spring water since 1894.

Deer Park

Still

USA · Spring · TDS 90 mg/L

Mid-Atlantic spring water sourced from protected forested watersheds.

Evamor

Still

USA · Artesian · TDS 280 mg/L

Louisiana artesian water with a naturally alkaline pH of 8.8.

Waiakea

Still

USA · Alkaline · TDS 95 mg/L

Hawaiian volcanic water filtered through Mauna Loa lava rock.

Essentia

Still

USA · Alkaline · TDS 78 mg/L

Ionized alkaline water at pH 9.5 — the US category leader in alkaline water.

Smartwater

Still

USA · Purified · TDS 40 mg/L

Vapor-distilled purified water with added electrolytes, by Glacéau.

Aquafina

Still

USA · Purified · TDS 4 mg/L

PepsiCo's purified bottled water — the lowest TDS on the US market.

Dasani

Still

USA · Purified · TDS 38 mg/L

Coca-Cola's purified water with a proprietary mineral blend added back.

Core Hydration

Still

USA · Purified · TDS 24 mg/L

Ultra-purified water with a balanced 7.4 pH for everyday hydration.

All bottled mineral water brands — compare side by side

	Country	Region	Type	Carbonation
Acqua Panna	Italy	Europe	Spring	Still	138
Antipodes	New Zealand	Other	Artesian	Still	130
Apollinaris	Germany	Europe	Mineral	Sparkling	2,650
Aquafina	USA	USA	Purified	Still	4
Arrowhead	USA	USA	Spring	Still	100
Badoit	France	Europe	Mineral	Sparkling	1,200
Buxton	England	Europe	Mineral	Still	280
Contrex	France	Europe	Mineral	Still	2,078
Core Hydration	USA	USA	Purified	Still	24
Crystal Geyser	USA	USA	Spring	Still	110
Dasani	USA	USA	Purified	Still	38
Deer Park	USA	USA	Spring	Still	90
Essentia	USA	USA	Alkaline	Still	78
Evamor	USA	USA	Artesian	Still	280
Evian	France	Europe	Mineral	Still	357
Ferrarelle	Italy	Europe	Mineral	Sparkling	1,346
Fiji	Fiji	Other	Artesian	Still	222
Flow Water	Canada	Other	Alkaline	Still	180
Gerolsteiner	Germany	Europe	Mineral	Sparkling	2,500
Highland Spring	Scotland	Europe	Spring	Still	220
Icelandic Glacial	Iceland	Other	Spring	Still	70
Lanjarón	Spain	Europe	Mineral	Still	134
Liquid Death	Austria	Europe	Spring	Still	260
Mountain Valley	USA	USA	Spring	Still	220
Perrier	France	Europe	Mineral	Sparkling	475
Poland Spring	USA	USA	Spring	Still	47
San Pellegrino	Italy	Europe	Mineral	Sparkling	950
Saratoga	USA	USA	Spring	Still	180
Smartwater	USA	USA	Purified	Still	40
Solan de Cabras	Spain	Europe	Mineral	Still	257
Spa	Belgium	Europe	Spring	Still	33
Vichy Catalan	Spain	Europe	Mineral	Sparkling	3,052
Vittel	France	Europe	Mineral	Still	841
Volvic	France	Europe	Mineral	Still	130
Voss	Norway	Other	Artesian	Still	44
Waiakea	USA	USA	Alkaline	Still	95

Sparkling vs still mineral water

Natural sparkling mineral waters (San Pellegrino, Perrier, Badoit, Gerolsteiner, Apollinaris, Ferrarelle, Vichy Catalan) emerge from volcanic or carbonate aquifers where dissolved CO₂ enriches the water with more minerals at source. Still mineral waters (Evian, Volvic, Vittel, Contrex, Highland Spring, Mountain Valley) come from slower-flowing aquifers with a cleaner, rounder profile.

See our sparkling water mineral content chart and the highest mineral content ranking for detailed comparisons.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between mineral water and spring water?

Under EU rules, natural mineral water must come from a protected underground source, be bottled at source with a stable mineral composition, and carry an official approval. Spring water has similar origin rules but doesn't require the same mineral consistency. In the US, both are FDA-defined categories with looser thresholds.

What are the most popular mineral water brands in Europe?

Evian, Volvic, Vittel, San Pellegrino, Perrier, Gerolsteiner, Acqua Panna, Highland Spring, Spa and Vichy Catalan are the most widely sold natural mineral water brands across European supermarkets and restaurants.

What are the best mineral water brands in the USA?

Mountain Valley (Arkansas), Saratoga (New York), Poland Spring (Maine), Crystal Geyser and Arrowhead (California) are the most established American natural spring waters. Imported European brands like San Pellegrino, Evian and Voss also dominate the premium US segment.

Is bottled mineral water better than tap water?

Tap water in most developed countries meets strict safety standards and is fine for daily drinking. Bottled mineral water offers consistent mineral content (calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate) and a specific taste profile from its source, which is what people pay for — not necessarily better hydration.

Which natural mineral water brand has the most minerals?

Vichy Catalan from Spain leads at 3,052 mg/L TDS, followed by Apollinaris (2,650 mg/L), Gerolsteiner (2,500 mg/L) and Contrex (2,078 mg/L). See our full highest mineral content ranking for details.

Are all bottled waters mineral water?

No. Bottled waters fall into several categories: natural mineral water, spring water, artesian water, purified water (reverse osmosis or distillation) and alkaline water. Only waters meeting the legal definition of natural mineral water can be labeled as such.