Choosing among the many bottled water brands

Dasani, Poland, Arrowhead, Deer Park, Zephyrhills, Ozarka... bottled water brands are omnipresent these days. The bottled water industry has become one of the world's most vital. Ignoring the old standby of cheap jugged waters, you can find more popular brands of bottled water than you can shake a stick at. Looking for some Calistoga, Great Bear, Ice Mountain, Crystal Springs, Sierra, Hinckley, Kentwood, Belmont Springs, or Danone? Every one of these brands of bottled water is readily available online and in stores.

How do I choose?

Dannon. AquaPenn. Volvic. McKesson. Aquafina. Alpine Springs. Culligan. The bottled water industry is anything but shy. Each company is eager to fill your belly with pure, delicious water under a variety of brands. Aberfoyle Springs, Naya, San Pellegrino, Avalon, Apollinaris, Fiji and Vettel; they all have their fans. If your favorite brand of bottled water isn't mentioned here, don't despair. Spring, mountain, or city tap water, you'll be able to find it, bottled and branded for your drinking pleasure.

Which company has the best bottled waters?

That's hard to say, since water is water no matter where you go. The flavor of various bottled waters depends on a complex mix of factors like its source, whether or not it's filtered, local minerals, and its packaging. A small bottling company may have water that's tastier than Perrier -- you never know. It all depends on your personal tastes, after all. Some people love plain no-brand bottled water that's been filtered to a fare-thee-well; others will have nothing less than pricey brands like Evian and Perrier. Whatever you're looking for, we've got it.