USA Directory
American Water Brands Directory
The American bottled-water landscape covers more than mineral water. We map U.S. brands across four clearly defined categories — natural mineral, spring, naturally alkaline spring, and purified — so you can compare each by source, packaging, taste and mineral profile. Looking for a ranked top pick instead? See best American mineral water brands.
Not every American bottled water is a mineral water
True mineral water must be bottled at a protected source with a stable mineral profile of at least 250 mg/L TDS. Many popular American brands are actually spring, alkaline spring or purified waters. We label each brand by its accurate FDA category so the comparison stays honest.
Looking for European-style mineral waters? See the global best mineral water brands guide.
Natural Mineral Water
American brands officially marketed and labeled as natural mineral water — bottled at source from a protected aquifer with a stable mineral profile of at least 250 mg/L TDS.
Mountain Valley Spring Water
- Packaging:
- Iconic green glass; PET available
- Taste & profile:
- Smooth, slightly alkaline, naturally calcium- and bicarbonate-rich
Crazy Water
- Packaging:
- Glass and PET; numbered mineral strengths (No. 1–No. 4)
- Taste & profile:
- Distinctively mineral-forward; stronger numbers are bolder
Spring Water
Single-source American spring waters collected where the spring naturally rises. Typically lower TDS than mineral water, prized for clean taste and source story.
Saratoga Spring Water
- Packaging:
- Cobalt-blue glass; PET; still and sparkling
- Taste & profile:
- Clean, smooth, restaurant-grade presentation
Deer Park
- Packaging:
- PET bottles in several sizes
- Taste & profile:
- Mild, neutral taste — everyday hydration
Crystal Geyser
- Packaging:
- PET bottles bottled at each individual source
- Taste & profile:
- Light, refreshing, mineral character varies by source
JUST Water
- Packaging:
- Plant-based, mostly paper carton with FSC-certified board
- Taste & profile:
- Soft and slightly alkaline; sustainability-led brand
Naturally Alkaline Spring Water
U.S. spring waters that naturally test above pH 8 at the source — without electrolysis or added minerals.
Proud Source Water
- Packaging:
- Infinitely recyclable aluminum bottles and cans
- Taste & profile:
- Soft, naturally alkaline (~pH 8.1), low TDS
Purified Water
Municipal or spring-sourced water treated by reverse osmosis or distillation to remove minerals. Sold across the U.S. for everyday hydration.
Kirkland Signature Purified Water
- Packaging:
- PET bottles, warehouse-club multipacks
- Taste & profile:
- Neutral, mineral content removed
Pure Life (Nestlé)
- Packaging:
- PET bottles in multiple sizes
- Taste & profile:
- Neutral, with minerals re-added for taste
Private-Label & Grocery Spring Water
Store-brand spring waters from major American grocers — affordable everyday hydration sourced from regional U.S. springs.
365 by Whole Foods Market Spring Water
- Packaging:
- PET bottles, multi-packs
- Taste & profile:
- Light, neutral spring-water taste
