I use 5 stage filter, Its glass,inexpensive,plus i add lots of stonesto make structured water plus i use km herbal minerals and humic and fulvic minerals
Your chapters are incorrectly setup. I've corrected them. 6:40 FIJI 9:40 Icelandic Glacial 10:55 Voss 12:04 Evian 15:30 Perrier 16:22 Flow 17:22 Liquid Death 18:52 Nestle Pure Life 22:03 Aquafina 22:48 Dasani 23:55 Art O Life
How come no one talks about the toxic plastic that the water is in ? And if the water bottle has set in the sun the more toxic it becomes just like the k cups it doesn't mater how good the coffee is once it is ran through the k cup it becomes toxic
Why not get a Reverse Osmsois system and fill up your own water bottle daily waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet
It would be cool to see you do a tier list of these and other water companies. (taste, packaging, water source, additives, PH, hardness, and other things you covered) Something unique that I've never seen anyone do and informative at the same time!
I appreciate how thorough you are. Thank you for all the research you do. Some people don't understand how much work goes into these types of videos. Much appreciated Sir!
Please note radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl meltdown passed right over Icelandic glaciers, not to mention fallout from Icelandic volcano eruptions...
FIJI water has one the highest, if not the highest, silica content of any water, which I believe is why the TDS numbers are so high. For me, that is good news, I want as much silica and minerals as possible.
I tend to drink Waiakea, Dasani, Life, Smart and Aquafina. Waiakea is the most interesting, to me. It's delicious and also has the softest feel I've ever experienced with a bottled water.
Smart water is thw worst water ya can drink, definitely healthier drinking tap water than smart water. Why they sell a water with that bad of a PH is beyond me.
As physicians, having a history as water specialists - NO ENDORSEMENTS and NO AFFILIATIONS - we recommend only Mountain Valley Spring water. Interesting you never mention it. And for those using or considering R/O water, it is dead water, with low pH, no mineral content, and the systems cause a process that allows for bacteria build up that can make you sick. We’ve treated many a patient sick with a R/O source of drinking water. Good luck everyone, do your homework!
I will check out that very expensive Mountain Spring Water. This is the first time I have ever heard of a Doctor treating a patient sick caused by RO source water. What was their sickness? How do you know it was caused by RO water? Why do you call RO water Dead water? It is lower in pH than most tap water but about the same pH as lake or rain water. Do you not think mankind was originally meant to drink lake or rain water which are both low in pH and mineral content. RO water has mineral content, not no mineral content as you state. RO systems do not "cause a process that allows for bacteria build up that can make you sick", as you state, where did you get this information from? You might want to check out this video ua-cam.com/video/JOuE2U_oCPc/v-deo.html I do agree with you that everyone should do their homework and carefully consider the source of the content they listen to.
@@water_estore Gary, I bet you’ve also not heard of reversing osteoarthritis which we’ve done for 30 years as physicians. We’ve not heard of a lot of things until we have heard. R/O has never been natural to the human body. Water naturally wants to concentrate. When you reverse the flow, it deadens it. We have treated many patients (not just one patient but hundreds) who were sick from R/0 water. How do we know? We take them off of R/O water and put them on MVS water and their many health issues turn around rapidly. Skin lesions, colds, low immune, fatigue and other issues that plagued them for the years while they were on R/O clear up quickly. Not everyone would associate illness with the water they drink. Understandable. That is why I made the comment. Humans built communities around springs of water from aquifers. We no longer have many of these left as humans having become more and more ignorant about earth’s resources and how to utilize them, have destroyed most aquifers. Dew in the morning, rivers, lakes and streams were not the primary source of human drinking water. It was the source of water for land vegetation and animals as it is now. Humans have a very different process of cellular activity that requires water that has moved through rock and sprung from it with vitality. Most spring water is not drawn from sources that are healthy any longer and the treatment of the water is often lacking in sustaining water vitality. MVS uses only ozone and filtration. They monitor for bacteria (always a concern with any water) and they are in a pristine area. You have incorrect information about cost. If I go to a local health food store, I can get MVS (not mountain spring water as you called it, it’s Mountain Valley Spring water) for less than Icelandic or Fiji or Voss, just as examples. And delivery is even less expensive even though no plastic is used, glass only. We all know that water can make us sick if it’s not clean but cleaning it with point of entry systems and purification systems in general does not cause the mineral content to be good or the pH to be what our bodies need or the water to be able to flush out our cells and make our cellular pumps work optimally. The source of water is the primary key. Of importance, I’m saying that any source of water cannot simply be purified to be healthy. We focus on the source of the water itself and the use of methods that do not destroy it. An example: The common complaint about R/O water of those trying to choose healthy water is that 90% or more of the minerals are removed. Our concern is not the removal of minerals from water but that the source of the water is unhealthy to begin with. Mineral content, pH, purity and so on can be manipulated. The way the water effects our cells cannot be manipulated. The best sourced water will have the right pH, about 7.4, and good mineral content that assists the water as it moves through our cells electrically, clearing debris, and this causes all of the factors to coalesce to a level of vital energy required for the human body. Our brains and guts particularly require it over what plants and other land mammals require. We see a seething malaise over humanity, its not just the food and air negatively impacting us, it’s also water. When I was young I was interested in many varied areas of health. When I was 14 I read the seminal work Silent Spring, which along with a great number of health interests, led to deeper and broader understandings about human health. Much more to learn and implement, water being one of them.
@@Surrealist_369 I do agree water should be healthy, from the source, and free. But we have destroyed our present day access almost entirely. Even municipal water has costs to the consumer as does well water. And cheaper bottled water than MVS is an option but how healthy is it? R/O and distilled is UNHEALTHY for drinking water. So it comes down to your priorities. I don’t know you but I know our patients and others. What do you value? Do you “need” new appliances, furniture, a motorcycle, electric bike, a new car, new toys of some sort, electronics, a vacation? How much do you spend on beer? Beer is much more expensive than water as is wine and whiskey. How important is your health? There is not one single area of immediate health that is more important than healthy water. If you think some filtration system on your tap water is sufficient, it is not. If you think your well water is good enough, it isn’t. Do you drink water put into plastic? Is your water from the source, barely touched other than ozonation and filtration? It really depends Surreal on your priories. If someone is on food stamps, get off the computer and internet and spend that money on your hydration. As someone nearly 70, having helped human beings in the capacity of multiple professional titles, I can tell you that those who succeed in health are the ones who set their priorities, empower themselves and their families, and become healthier - by leaps and bounds. Period.
@@ToddDouglasFox what's a practical solution? A filter that removes pharmaceuticals, metals, fluoride and bacteria is markedly better than tap water (I'm not referring to cheap pitcher filters or RO systems). I also use neodymium magnets to structure mine and try to drink from glass or stainless steel only. There's only so much you can do outside of living near a spring.
I always drink from a natural spring in yellow springs Ohio but I mix it with Crystal Geyser spring water because the plastic isn’t strong tasting. The only good thing about Voss is that it’s bottled in glass
I always watch crime shows and i can’t remember which one but i saw where a murder in yellow springs. I had to look up who that was at. I’m in Gallipolis now but know Ohio pretty well. I actually think this spring I may take a little day trip to yellow springs.
The best tasting bottled water I ever tried was Danish Spring water. It came in a carton, rather than a plastic bottle. It was very sweet to the taste, And I cannot begin to tell you how many hangovers it cured for me while I was living in Germany. I have yet to find its equal.
@@water_estore I have never seen it here.I lived in Germany for 6 years. That is where I discovered it. It was my "Go to" for hangovers... And I had a lot of Hangovers in Germany.
I like fiji, crystal geyser and icelandic. You're right about water being affected by plastic bottle, etc but tapwater isn't safe. I cannot find voss anywhere anymore. I don't think I tried it, yet.
Wow, great video! I’ve been drinking bottled water for years and am increasingly getting worried I may be filled with microplastics. I never realized how little the public knows about the effects microplastics have on the body besides assuming it accumulates in organs, the way dust might on a shelf.. I’m switching to glass but I really just want my health to improve. I’ve been having more respiratory issues the last 4/5 of my life and I need to get to the bottom of it! Thank you for this valuable information!
The bottled water I used is a representation. Judging by the comments there are numerous other waters I could have used which would have made for a very long video. If you watch the whole video you get a good understanding about how the types differ, what the info on the labels tell you and what alternatives exist.
They had to install a RO system for drinking water out at the plant where I worked, we were on the very end of a 50 year old city water line.Even had holding tanks and booster pumps because by the time it got there it was only 20 PSI. The pumps boosted it up to 60 PSI😲😲
RO contamination has made many cruise ship customers very sick. Virus particles and other tiny organics pass right through the membrane. Switch to steam distillers with carbon pass thru to capture distillable zenes and you have a much purer product.
I stay away from plastic bottles love liquid death but as of late I’ve been drinking WAIAKEA water which comes in reuse able bottles made of some type of metal plus the water is Hawaiian Volcanic water and taste great it is pretty expensive but taste better than VOSS to me
We are in double jeopardy : the distill water is best but then easier to build up voltage can get lighting while the alkaline water reduce lighting but more susceptible to electromagetic emission
Thank you for mentioning, which bottled water will clog Keurig. Good information to know if you don't want to descale your Keurig machine very often or for it to break, and be replaced overtime by using the water.
@@jenniferbaptista2112 Basically brands with too much minerals like Fiji water. Simply don't use hard water in Keurig because it will clog the machine, and may eventually break it overtime to the point that even the best descaling methods won't fix it, and Keurig machine will need to be replaced. Less descaling and no need to replace Keurig machine often if you use the right water. Machine will last for years. I still have one of the OG Single serve Keurig machine working that has been discontinued. I had a second one that lasted for years before I eventually had to replace it with the updated single serve model.
I usually drink water from a glass bottle but sometimes I run out. There is a plastic bottled water sold near my home called "Deja Blue." I can't say its healthy but it sure tastes good. Anyone familiar with this brand?
Well regarding acid reflux. I have been drinking Evian and mountain valley water since 2018 and I have been on reflux meds. I just quit cold turkey because i was tired of the side effects. Anyway, I started noticing symptoms coming back after drinking the "good" water. So I started drinking Ozarka and nothing. I guess cheaper water is the play
One of the points of this video is that not all water is the same, in fact far from it. It never hurts to experiment to see what works best for you and your family.
00:03 Choose the best bottled water for your family 02:05 Water TDS increases with mineral content 06:17 Fiji Water is a natural spring water from Fiji, processed through a carbon filter and UV disinfection system for safety. 08:17 Bottled water's long duration and contact with plastic raises concerns. 12:19 Evian water has a high pH of 8.0 and high sodium content. 14:22 Electrolytes and calcium are essential for our body. 18:07 Liquid Death is a unique marketing ploy of putting spring water in a tall boy beer can. 19:47 Different water brands have varying pH levels and mineral content. 23:15 Dasani water has added back substances and a slightly acidic pH 24:58 Boxed water is a unique and eco-friendly alternative to plastic bottled water. 28:30 Shipping bottled water has a significant environmental impact. 30:15 Reverse osmosis water is similar to rain or river water with low total dissolved solids.
The house we bought had an r/o under the kitchen sink. We serviced it as soon as we moved in, it’s been my favourite feature of this house. Couldn’t live without it now.
FYI, all aluminum cans, paper cartons, and boxed water are lined with plastic, so there's no escaping it unless you go with glass and a natural rubber cap. (Even the seal on metal caps for glass bottled drinks from the store is PVC or LDPE.)
Some of those brands I've never heard of. But, I live in a small town in Northeast Alabama and don't watch much TV. One of the more popular brands around here is Crystal Geyser Natural Alpine Spring Water by CG Roxane. I was a little surprised and disappointed that it wasnt on your list. I've drank it for years and find it the best for taste and it's the only water I use in my Keurig. Nevertheless, I feel very well informed about bottled water now. Thank you!
Pretty sure the exclusive use of CG destroyed a component in my Bialetti Moka Pot. When doing some research I'm led to believe this was due to high lime content, AKA high water hardness. I would be intrigued to see what CG is composed of, either way there seems to be a somewhat sketchy history of CG not backing up their treatment process and so on.
@@water_estore They have seven sources across the United states all located directly at the springs. In CA, mine is from sourced at Olancha, CA, close to Mt Whitney
My opinion of the best bottled water is Crystal Geyser and Fiji water. Why? Because both waters have “Bottled at Source” on their labels. They are not filled with all those minerals.
Pretty much most spring waters are bottled at source, whether it says so on the bottle or not. Then ones that aren't ar typcially Reverse Osmosis water whcih has a lot of minerals removed, not added.
I have never heard of it but it sounds like if you beleive water with a very high pH is good for you it would be a good choice. I wouldn't buy it for my family thoiugh.
I’ve installed two under the sink reverse osmosis systems however when a towns water contains high levels of manganese and does not have their own good treatment process the filters clog quickly and it becomes very expensive very quickly.
The best solution would be a water softeenr to remove the manganese in the whole house including the water going to the reverse osmosis system, or as you say, changing the filters more often. waterestore.com/collections/water-softener-1?pf_pt_product_type=System
Definitely the best water is Vichy Catalan from Spain, followed by Radenska from Slovenia. Both are available in glass bottles and have very good minerals content, including good amount of Lithium. Not sure, if they are available in the US though
Thank you for this video. I've heard distilled water (which has zero TDS) is not good for human consumption. What do you think is the minimum TDS for drinking water to be safe for people to drink on a day to day basis? In ppm please.
Correct distilled water actually leeches minerals from your body. Now if you're gunna die if you don't get some water distilled is safer than a dirty puddle that'll give you the runs and vomit
Can you please do a review on WAIAKEA water been drinking it a lot recently from what I’ve read it seems to be naturally alkaline and the water flows down from the Mauna Loa volcano where it then flows over porus lava rocks that filter it. I got this info from there website but since im not a professional water expert hence why I’d like you to look at it.
I'm surprised you did not review "Mountain Valley" spring water. I've heard it's the best spring water available and is only sold in glass bottles. That's currently all I drink but its very expensive (about $33 for a 5 gallon glass bottle) I go through about 15 of them a month, so it gets pretty expensive. I've considered a home RO filter, however, my wife feels there is no way to get the good minerals back into the water, like you would find in Mountain Valley spring water or some other good underground spring and without those minerals the RO water will effectively leach out the existing minerals in your body like distilled water supposedly does. Curious what your thoughts are on this. Also, you mentioned several times that high sodium in the water is bad, however, you also mention adding electrolytes to your water is ok (which is high in sodium). I've even heard some people take straight Celtic Sea Salt or Himalayan Sea Salt for their electrolytes. But again you are saying water that contains sodium is bad, can you clarify this?
I've never heard of Mountain Valley water, who has said that it's the best? I would necourage you and your wife to watch this UA-cam video about Myths and Misconceptions especially regarding the mineral content. ua-cam.com/users/liveWJ6bRqiFIFM First of all Reverse Osmosis does not remove all of the minerals, only 90%. You can always add a remineralization filter to add back some calcium, if that is what you prefer. There is no leaching of minerals from your body, again, that is a myth. High sodium is bad and I prefer to get my electrolytes from the foods I eat, which is where 95% of all minerals we need come from anyway. IF you want to add electrolytes you can , but I don't do it for my family and don't recommend it for yours.
@@water_estore Hi, so you’re the water guy and never heard of the most popular water right now? The mountain valley it’s according to many people that actually care about their body the best water out there. If you can review it it would be really helpful.
I also want to get a filter to save money, but I believe mountain valley it’s the best one out there. Have you heard about kangen water filter? It’s very expensive but it seems it’s the best water filter out there, basically electrifies the water.
@@luciano8822 No, I have not heard of Mountain Valley bottled water, it is not available at any grocery store or convenience store that I checked and no one there has heard of it. You say it's the "most popular water right now", what makes you say that? Who are these people and where are they getting their information from that they beleive it is the best because "they actually care about their body"? I have found it on Amazon but at $171 for 12 x 1 liter bottles it is definitely one of the most expensive out there www.amazon.ca/Mountain-Valley-Liter-Spring-bottle/dp/B09TBJFQX8/ref=sr_1_5?crid=35ZGZLA4JXNHP&keywords=mountain+valley+spring+water&qid=1695654479&sprefix=mountain+valley%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-5 I did check their water specifications and ingredient label on their website but those tell me that the water is very close to most cities tap water, minus the disinfection chemicals of course. I don't see why this spring water is any different from a few of the ones presented in the video, like Fiji water for example. The point of my video was to caution the viewer to not fall victim to the marketing hype and believing that just becasue one brand says it is the best, that may not be the best choice for your family. I still feel you are far better off with your own home Reverse Osmsois drinking water system like this one waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet because they give you unlimited super pure water, they remove forever chemicals like PFAS, and microplastics as well as PPCP's and a whole lot of other impurities in the water that none of the spring waters remove. So I would think that people who actually care about their bodies would keep that in mind when deciding where to get their families drinking water.
@@luciano8822 Why do you believe Kangen is the best water filter out there? Why do you think electifying water is the best way to purify it? Kangen water filtration goes to great lengths to explain that their system is great becasue it increases the pH while it has never been proven that water of a higher ph is better for you. Do you really think that man kind was put on this planet to drink water that has a pH of 9 when all streams and rivers have a pH of 6-7? So no, I wouldn't buy into the Kangen hype and defionitely would not drink the water from their systems. this is what I recommend waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet
I actually prefer Pure Life water over Evian. I used to prefer Evian but recently, it's started making me nauseous. I don't like Life Water, Smart Water, Ethos Water, Aquafina, or Desani - those five are the worst, in my opinion! There is no way, those taste better than Pure Life!
WAIT! Fiji actually list the fluoride that’s in the water. I appreciate their transparency, but that kinda defeats the purpose of not drinking tap water. SMDH
My family currently uses a reverse osmosis system now but we are concerned about the fluoride and heavy metals in the water. We were under the impression that the only way to remove the fluoride was through a distilling process. My question is will reverse osmosis remove fluoride and other heavy metals from the water?
Dasani water has a pH similar to lake and river water which, if polution free, is perfectly acceptable for humans. Your body automatically compensates for the pH of whatever liquid you drink. Lte's not forget that coffee has a pH of around 3.0, tea 4.2 and grapefruit juice 2.9 which is far more acidic than Dasani water.
Well that's up to you. I present this detailed information and from there it's up to you to choose what's best for your family. Me personally I would drink Dasani over Fiji
I'm surprised that right after you talked about the dangers of sitting in a plastic bottle during long transport times as with fiji water, you made no point on the next water voss being packaged in glass, yet you still pointed out the long transport times. So, Is there any benefit to water being packaged in anything other than plastic, and what packaging would be best, if not simply the least harmful for bottled water?? Thank you!! And I love that ending: which bottled water do we drink? None of them! hahaha!
All things being equal, water packaged in glass or cans or boxed water are less likley to increase their microplastics level from absorbing their container as they would be in a plastic bottle.
@@water_estore thanks for the reply. However, all things ain't equal. I would point out that the box, being paper mostly, is lined and coated with something probably like plastic to help protect the box's form. Therefore I would imagine box water poses a similar threat. As for metal I have no clue what happens with that water trapped in metal, most likely aluminum, if that at all gets into the water after long travel times and exposure to heat. And we know aluminum is harmful if taken into our body. I see glass then as the safest alternative to packaged water. Thanks for helping me figure this out!
Toward the end of the video you'll see a picture with my wife and myself on vacation drinking Reverse Osmosis water - either Dasani or Aquafina. Occassionally Smart water.
@@water_estore I have to agree that it makes the video hard to watch. In general, a little bit of music goes a long way. There’s just no reason to have it be constant under a video. That’s my opinion, anyway.
You are referring to Pharmaceutically and Personal Care Products PPCP's. They are discussed in my newest video on bottled water here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
Out of all the waters I drank smart water is probably my favorite. Something about the taste is nice but I wanted to see what water is actually more beneficial for our bodies so this was enlightening. I watched a documentary that coco cola and Pepsi when they made Dasani and Aquafina since the water industry was already crowded they made their water “Cheaper” so third world countries would have access to them.
@@water_estore I'm in a third-world country (Honduras) and we have Fiji water in our supermarkets here too. I have not seen Evian yet. I guess Honduras is not as poor as some African countries to be fair.
3rd world is just a babel cursed trickster term! To create division projecting it straight into our subconscious every time someone mentions 1st 2nd 3rd world shit.. 1st world's 'luxury' = 3rd world's riches plundered & explored, so who is truly rich... It's a filthy powergame! 1st world means those who put themselves first but do not deserve nor have honestly earned & burn up the world making sure to be the first last dont wanna hear see couldn't care less, only the best, if it's not too expensive...
Home RO water is safest water at negligible cost. I have one with booster pump which has less wasted water. Many people use the rejected water in the garden.
Yes, a home Reverse Osmosis system like this one is a great choice. waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet Did you check our newest bottled water video here? ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
I’ve been drinking pure life water for awhile now, to me it tastes the best especially for the price. Also I’m from Florida and the pure life here is from Lee FL from a deep protected well. It’s also purified by reverse osmosis or distillation. What you tested is obviously different from what we have here. I also love Topo Chico sparkling mineral water, I love drinking this over soda with food.
Pure life is Nestle. Nestle basically steals (pennies on the dollar) water from many bodies of water. It's basically tap water in a bottle. To become the largest food distributor in the world is not based on morals and truths.
@@MrMoonMath nestle are complete oligarchic grifters and scum See what they did in Africa or how they basically steal water from plebs /municipalities in Michigan and California especially, but plenty of others as well Go to the find a spring website Florida has natural springs everywhere Stop being stupid and giving money to oligarchic billionaires that hate us Also you could likely drill a well very cheaply yourself,in the backyard, and consume " primary water "
Not sure where to buy Hinkly water but if I can find it, I'll include on my next bottled water video. Here is my most recent one ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
Hey Gary! Super informative video thanks. I went down a rabbit hole researching drinking water today and this was such a helpful video. Just curious, would contamination from the plastic bottles show up on the TDS score? Or is this undetectable?
Glad it was helpful! Yes, the TDS goes up the longer water sits in the plastic bottle and it can be measure. You might want to check out my new video on bottled water here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
So what brand is the best? Please don’t say reverse osmosis water because i don’t know how to tell that. If I want to buy bottle waters outside what should I get brand wise.
Yes, it is Reverse Osmosis and at the time of making this video is water Dasani. At the 22:04 mark I speak about a number of Reverse Osmosis brands that you can pick from and some considerations ua-cam.com/video/SmHXXDL38wk/v-deo.htmlsi=-QMwqsCQ_yKYaWp9&t=1324
I bought a moonshine still about four years ago. maybe five years ago, I've had it. And the moonshine is too potent. So instead I just use it to distill my water. So each night I distill a couple liters for the water that I'm going to use the next day, whether it be coffee, tea, and I feel so healthy. Plus I only use it to cook my food. I noticed you left out bacteria in the waters you test?
Yes, distilled water does remove impurities. No, I did not test bottled water for bacteria. That test is beyond the scope of the video and I would assume that all of these pottled waters would be bacteria free. Did you check out my newest bottled water video here yet? ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
Ozonation is when ozine gas is added to the water to make it taste "fresher" and to kill bacteria. Some bottles are bottled at the source while others qre bottles elsewhere. Check out my new bottled water video here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
It really isn't. The best bottled water if the reusable water bottle you fill at home from your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System and take with you. At the end I share what the best bottled water is that I buy when travelling and I can't refill from my home system.
The best water comes from the distiller in my kitchen. It makes water so pure, after it runs threw the activated carbon to pull out the distillable zenes in city water, it won't conduct at 10,000 volts. No contaminates, no kidney stones from water calcium.
Yes, the water from a Reverse Osmosis drinking water system like this one is almost as pure but the mineral content is higher than distilled, but significantly lower than tap water. waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet Also, did you check out my newest bottled water video here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
Living in the US the only time I drink bottled water is when I buy it at a truck stop when I am at home I drink tap water which tests as good as any bottled water
So i was solely drinking distilled because it pulls impurities out but it does leach electrolytes I found out the hard way when i started cramping everywhere even my jaw when I yawned so I began adding electrolytes to my distilled a e it is now as close to perfect water as you can get
Distilled water has zero parts per million of mineral content while Reverse Osmsois water has more than zero but less than the source or raw water. Which is one of the many reasons why I prefer Reverse Osmosis water.
@@water_estore - Great informative video. I think your bias is against minerals. I'm not saying you're wrong, and I'm not even criticizing your view. Just saying that is the question. I don't want water with fluoride added, though I realize some type of fluoride is naturally occurring. But I think it's a load of crap that cities add it in. But it seems RO is the only way to remove it, and it removes helpful minerals as well. Now it may be that is fine, but there are those who think it leaches the minerals out of our bodies. I'm not some sort of health nut. But I do have borderline thyroid issues and I don't want added fluoride so I've been drinking RO water for years. On the other hand, my teeth that were always in great condition with few cavities have been showing a weird erosion that even puzzles my dentist in recent years. So much so I need some crowns. I can't help but wonder if it isn't the minerals in my body, or lack thereof. Seems to me my choices are spring water or remineralized RO water. Problem is, I'm not so sure the remineralization isn't just junk stuff being put in the water. Not sure I trust it. But I think I need the minerals. Considering spring water.
@@5metoo Look into Mountain Valley Spring water. We have treated patients who have gotten sick from both R/O and distilled. When we change out their water, they get healthier and usually very quickly.
Thanks for this fantastic and thorough video. I do have one really important question though about the RO systems and being The Water Guy you are (and clearly having a scientific mind) I'm hoping you can help solve this mystery. (And everyone should try the test I will soon mention at home to see if you too are having the problem I am.) I realized quite accidentally that the activated carbon filter in my fridge allows carbon dust to get into my water and ice. Had I not noticed we'd be drinking carbon dust water on a regular basis - definitely not healthy or okay. You would never know by looking at the water or ice; it's crystal clear, tastes great, and smells great (even without the filter). And yes I have purged the system with gallons and gallons of water after changing the filters and dumped dozens of ice trays as well, but the dust is still there. It obviously just keeps coming out of the filter because it attracts to the water. When I remove the filter there is zero dust so I know it's all coming from the carbon filter. I have tried replacement filter as well. For several reason (PFAS, sodium) I plan to get a RO system but I know that the post filters they use are activated-carbon filters as well and I worry I will have this same issue with those. I know the RO will do a great job with all else, but will it too be putting carbon dust back into my water as that step will follow the RO filtration piece? I have chronic kidney disease so this is a huge issue I cannot just let slide. I am hoping you will do the test I did and see if you and your family too are drinking carbon dust daily and just haven't known it. Here is how I accidentally discovered this non-stop supply of carbon dust. Just dump a whole freezer's ice-maker of ice into a non-black, non-stainless-steel bathroom sink before you go to sleep. It won't show up on stainless steel or dark sink but should on any typical porcelain bathroom sink. Leave the ice overnight to drain slowly on its own. Check it in the morning. I have been horrified the dozens of times I've dumped it and found the carbon dust in the shapes of the ice. I'd greatly appreciate your trying this and letting me know how your system faired or if you can provide any additional info re this matter. I'm hoping the RO systems have better post-filter carbon filtering and the carbon won't get into the water but I just can't feel safe to get an RO system until I know this problem will not arise. For now I'm sticking with bottled and again greatly appreciate your findings and your sharing them with us. Hoping I will hear back from you. It will make a huge difference in my life if I can find a solution to this big problem. Thank you
@@water_estore Thanks so much, Gary, for getting back to me and being up for this experiment! And yes, I DID try the ice with bottled water, Dasani's, and was thrilled that there was zero residue left in the sink. That said though, I only used one full bottle's worth (which is far less than my ice bucket's capacity), I poured it into a aluminum 8x8 cooking tin, froze it, and then carefully put it in the sink overnight; it looked great and clear in the morning. I'm hoping those results were enough to feel good about no carbon dust in the Dasani but who knows if it would always come out that clean or if it would depend on timing i.e. if they just changed the RO carbon filter, will x amount of bottles contain carbon dust? I am really hoping it's just my fridge's water filter that leaks so much dust but really would love to know if other people's carbon filters- all types - do or not. Again, my big concern is that I will get an expensive RO system and its final carbon cartridge will ALSO allow carbon dust through. That would be bad especially with my kidney issues. Carbon binds to good and bad things and even drugs like birth control and can make them less effective etc. When I buy a RO system, I want to get assurance that it won't leak but the sales person I'm dealing with right now is skirting around it. He told me I could just replace the final carbon filter with another sediment filter. I asked him to ask the manufacturer and he said he did and it'd be okay but I for many reasons I am skeptical that he even asked. Also, systems are made to work a certain way. Just swapping out one cartridge for the other may have negative effects in flow etc. I asked the sales person to give me the manufacturer's contact info (as it's changed) as I'd like to talk directly with them and he keeps avoiding giving it to me. I think they are selling old RO systems from back in 2002 from the paperwork I see. Not a good sign.( It's like buying a car and not being allowed to talk with the manufacturer.) Anyhow, I am so grateful you're willing to do this experiment for me - and the greater good. Maybe you can even make a UA-cam video of it! Truly, I think it's something we all need to be concerned about and don't think anyone knows that millions of us using carbon filters can be ingesting carbon dust - and lots of it - on a regular basis. I contemplated calling the news station but YOU may be just the perfect person to get the word out if it IS a public health concern. As for the now, I'm hoping you will have a nice clear sink in the morning. Side question:, do all the RO systems you've ever known use a carbon filter at the end of the process ie after it goes through the RO layer? I'm getting the impression they ARE all configured that way. So I guess the question may be: which units allow carbon dust through and which don't? Thank you again for anything you can add to these qustions - you really ARE the Water Guy 👍🏽 👏🏽 😁
I did the test and there was no residue whatsoever. This is the Reverse Osmosis system that I use for my family waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-ro-system-with-remineralization-and-brushed-nickel-faucet Also, you can eliminate the last carbon filter (the one after the tank) but mine still has the carbon filter in place.
@@water_estore Wow, that's fantastic news, Gary! Thank you so much for running that test. Do you remember how long ago you had changed your final carbon filter ie has it been purging for months or perhaps it was more recently you changed it? Obviously if it were to leak (like my fridge one) it'd be more apt to do it soon after a change. I'd love to know how yours stands up immediately following a change. Do they tell you to purge some water every time you do change the cartridges? Also, if you wouldn't mind doing the test immediately following your next change it, I'd love to hear of those results - belt and suspender. Hoping there will be zero carbon dust thereafter as well. It gives me much comfort to think this could be a non issue though as I hunt for the right RO system. And thanks re the option of removing the carbon filter too if that ever did become an issue. Do you feel confident that wouldn't matter in any way with the system functioning as it was built to function? Also, thank you for the link to your own RO unit. I don't think I want the re-mineralization(because of my kidney issues that need to be closely controlled) but I bet Hum has other models that wouldn't have that. How old IS your system? And the bigger question is, does the company have authorized, well-trained plumbers/carpenters who can install them? Did they install yours or did you do it? I'm in Massachusetts, USA. Hoping to find a reputable company here to do the install. I'm hoping also to put mine in my basement so it doesn't take up all my under-cabinet space, but I'm concerned that the "waste water" will then have to be pumped up to my PVC drain pipe which will be above the system ie the bottommost drain pipes in my home sort of sit at ceiling level in my basement so the RO unit will have to be beneath it and the 'waste water' will have to be pumped up to it. Do you happen to know if there IS a pump system built into these or one would have to be added. Does your RO unit automatically pump that 'waste water' to your drain pipes or does it just use gravity? No worries if you don't have these answers but I have a feeling you do, 😉 Thank you though so much for all you have already provided. I'm truly grateful and feeling more optimistic now too. I will look further into the Hum systems as well - again though I just am concerned about a proper installation (the doesn't cause damage elsewhere in my home) and a company that will back up their work fully and easily ie great customer support - something not so easy to find today. Thank you again for all - you really ARE The Water Guyl!!! 😁
Just realizing another option: could a GOOD, dependable plumber easily install a system like this, or is it a bit complex and would it be in my best interest to do it via a company who specializes in this? Again, I can't afford to have problems if the install doesn't go right (too many other serious problems in my life right now to take that chance) Thanks again, Gary. Much appreciation 🙏🏼
It might be but when I put together this newer bottled water video, I ordered it numerous times and it never arrived. ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
There used to be a brand called "Avalon" that was around in the mid to late 90s. That has been my favorite bottled water ever. I don't see it anymore, haven't in years. But it sticks out. Laure was pretty good as well. Other than that, Fiji or Voss takes the cake for me for best taste. Never have cared for Evian that much. I really like the water from the "ZEROWater" pitchers. It's very good. But those filters are just too expensive, and go bad so fast to make it reasonable to me. WHen they turn, they turn the water sour big time. But when it's good, it's very good. I switched to just having a Pur faucet filter. It's not as good, but far more thrifty. Cheers.
Clicked on your video because I’m always dehydrated and lately all bottled water tastes salty & nasty. After watching this video now I see why. Unfortunately, I cannot afford this recommend filtration system in this economy. I guess I will continue to cook with and attempt to drink my local Tap water. This is all so confusing. I did learn that a good PH level is a 7.4. Thanks for that.
I live in Florida and only drink Zephyrhills Spring water. I have tried most brands and this is the only one that has the best taste. Also, another brand which you did not list is Polish Springs which is sold in the N.E. United States. I also prefer Polish Springs when I am in New York City.
Those are microplastics, this video talks about microplastics in bottled water ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html and these systems will remove microplastics and a whole lot more from your drinking water waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet
i'm not sure if Aquafina has changed but back in the early 1990's i was hosting a christmas party at my house. we kept the drinks outside in the snow to keep them cold. at the end of the night we forgot to bring them in. the only things that were NOT frozen was the bottles of Aquafina (somewhat slushy). the pop, beer (some bursted) was frozen. from then on i have not drank Aquafina
I drink distilled water. It is usually under $1.30 a gallon. You can really feel the difference when you switch to distilled water if you are an athlete or smoker. I got bit by a brown recluse and swapped off bottle/tap. My kidney I almost lost thanks me. The types of bonds the water is making and the temperature are more important that the PH which is about to get neutralized when you drink it... Why ruin polarizing bonds with isolated bonds? Do you even chemistry 😢
Stenage thing about spring water is thatb just becasue they don't say it doesn't mean that they don't do it. There is very little disclosure when it comes to spring water.
Just wanted to add that Pure Life in North America is no longer owned by Nestle. They spun off most of their bottled water brands into a new company called Blue Triton. That’s why you don’t see the Nestle name and logo on those bottles.
Yes, there are constant changes in the bottled water industry. Have you checked out my new bottled water video here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
You can also add a Reverse Osmosis system to enhance the fridge system like in my home, we have them here waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet
Update: I would have to say after drinking all the more expensive waters, Icelandic is the only one that does not upset my stomach after drinking it in quantity. I would now rank 1: Icelandic, tied for 2: Fiji, and 3: Voss, and 4: Evian.
You stated that the Evian water was the first time you’ve seen silica in any of the bottled water (13:37 mark). However, while displaying the Fiji label you noted there was 93 ppm of silica in it (8:11 mark). This is important since mineral rich water with SILICA can help remove aluminum from your body. Also, the Fiji label you displayed shows fluoride is added. The Fiji water label that I purchase in the United States does not state fluoride. I don’t know if that means there’s no fluoride added or they decided to leave it off the label.
Yes, it looks like I didn't recall the silica. Labelling is notoriously lacking on these bottles of water, so you never know. Did you check out my newer bottled water video yet which is here? ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
Hi, I just want to find the best water system ? Do you know of one ? I’ve been testing all kinds of water and I was very surprised distilled water has chlorine in it which really surprised me ?
I’m wondering if I’m putting my health at risk by refilling plastic Smart water bottles with drinking water that I buy by the gallon and lemon juice. I reuse the smart water sports cat bottles because they are easy to drink out of and it keeps me accountable for how much water I’m drinking a day. I keep one next to my bed, and like I said it has lemon water in it. I noticed something was floating in it and I think it was mold. I don’t know if that acid from the lemon is eating the plastic away and I’m drinking toxins . I’ve heard it’s bad to reuse plastic water bottles and that’s what I’ve been doing for decades.
@@water_estore I was afraid you’d say that. I cannot find another water bottle that is lightweight enough and fits well in my hand like a smart water bottle. I’ve been using them to run for over a couple decades now
I truly appreciated the information you provided in this video. But I am disappointed you didn't include aqua panna water. What are your thoughts on this one? Obviously, their option in the glass bottle would be the better choice.
Any videos out there that just get to the point? I want the cleanest and healthiest water. Which one do i buy?
Most people want to know why I make the recommendations that I do. But if you want the short version buy Reverse Osmosis water
I use 5 stage filter, Its glass,inexpensive,plus i add lots of stonesto make structured water plus i use km herbal minerals and humic and fulvic minerals
@@DianneLopez-po8stwhere do you get this glass filter?
Any thoughts on mountain valley water?
I got a 5 stage filter system.sturdiest one i found,from amazon,plus i put stones on top to make structured water
Your chapters are incorrectly setup. I've corrected them.
6:40 FIJI
9:40 Icelandic Glacial
10:55 Voss
12:04 Evian
15:30 Perrier
16:22 Flow
17:22 Liquid Death
18:52 Nestle Pure Life
22:03 Aquafina
22:48 Dasani
23:55 Art O Life
Thanks,
@@water_estore Hi! Have you ever tested Ten water?
@@mikem6796
Tasted the wife after work that stream water wa, 10 outa 10 Ten Gaz
How come no one talks about the toxic plastic that the water is in ? And if the water bottle has set in the sun the more toxic it becomes just like the k cups it doesn't mater how good the coffee is once it is ran through the k cup it becomes toxic
@@mildmethod which one was better? I dont wanna watch the whole thing
Icelandic is the best of these IMO. Especially cold.
That's up to you, at least now, after watching this video, you know more about that and the others.
Nestle is the best
I wish water could be purchased in one gallon glass jugs like wine. I don't want plastic or aluminum in my water
Why not get a Reverse Osmsois system and fill up your own water bottle daily waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet
Mountain Valley Spring water sells it by the liter, 1/2 liter, 2 1/2 gallon, and 5 gallon glass bottles.
you are drinking it all in tap water
@@J_Braz_
I agree. The ceramic dispenser was really good too
It would be cool to see you do a tier list of these and other water companies.
(taste, packaging, water source, additives, PH, hardness, and other things you covered)
Something unique that I've never seen anyone do and informative at the same time!
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll put it on the list
Presence of PFAs
I don’t have time to watch this video can anyone sum up what brand is healtist please
I appreciate how thorough you are. Thank you for all the research you do. Some people don't understand how much work goes into these types of videos. Much appreciated Sir!
I appreciate that! Yes, you would be very surprised how much research, work and time goes into videos especially one like this
He definitely put a lot of work into the video and I appreciate the time and effort he put into this. Must have taken a few days or maybe even weeks
Icelandic is the best water I've ever tried, the only bad thing is the cost of it. Thank you for the video
You're welcome. Please share video with friends and family.
I heard Icelandic was hard to come by in the stores. Where did you buy it?
Please note radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl meltdown passed right over Icelandic glaciers, not to mention fallout from Icelandic volcano eruptions...
Nestle is the best lil bro
@@AbsalonWhiteJr. It's on Amazon
FIJI water has one the highest, if not the highest, silica content of any water, which I believe is why the TDS numbers are so high. For me, that is good news, I want as much silica and minerals as possible.
If that’s what you want, sounds like you found your solution
I only drink Figi water. It's the best tasting water imo. And keeps me hydrated.
Fiji is one of the worst waters. FYI.
I tend to drink Waiakea, Dasani, Life, Smart and Aquafina.
Waiakea is the most interesting, to me. It's delicious and also has the softest feel I've ever experienced with a bottled water.
I'm looking forward to trying Waiakea myself.
Smart water is thw worst water ya can drink, definitely healthier drinking tap water than smart water. Why they sell a water with that bad of a PH is beyond me.
volcanic water has the most nutrients dont matter if it comes from hawaii or new zealand
Dasani, is literally filtered Tap water.
As physicians, having a history as water specialists - NO ENDORSEMENTS and NO AFFILIATIONS - we recommend only Mountain Valley Spring water. Interesting you never mention it. And for those using or considering R/O water, it is dead water, with low pH, no mineral content, and the systems cause a process that allows for bacteria build up that can make you sick. We’ve treated many a patient sick with a R/O source of drinking water. Good luck everyone, do your homework!
I will check out that very expensive Mountain Spring Water. This is the first time I have ever heard of a Doctor treating a patient sick caused by RO source water. What was their sickness? How do you know it was caused by RO water? Why do you call RO water Dead water? It is lower in pH than most tap water but about the same pH as lake or rain water. Do you not think mankind was originally meant to drink lake or rain water which are both low in pH and mineral content. RO water has mineral content, not no mineral content as you state. RO systems do not "cause a process that allows for bacteria build up that can make you sick", as you state, where did you get this information from? You might want to check out this video ua-cam.com/video/JOuE2U_oCPc/v-deo.html I do agree with you that everyone should do their homework and carefully consider the source of the content they listen to.
@@water_estore Gary, I bet you’ve also not heard of reversing osteoarthritis which we’ve done for 30 years as physicians. We’ve not heard of a lot of things until we have heard. R/O has never been natural to the human body. Water naturally wants to concentrate. When you reverse the flow, it deadens it. We have treated many patients (not just one patient but hundreds) who were sick from R/0 water. How do we know? We take them off of R/O water and put them on MVS water and their many health issues turn around rapidly. Skin lesions, colds, low immune, fatigue and other issues that plagued them for the years while they were on R/O clear up quickly. Not everyone would associate illness with the water they drink. Understandable. That is why I made the comment. Humans built communities around springs of water from aquifers. We no longer have many of these left as humans having become more and more ignorant about earth’s resources and how to utilize them, have destroyed most aquifers. Dew in the morning, rivers, lakes and streams were not the primary source of human drinking water. It was the source of water for land vegetation and animals as it is now. Humans have a very different process of cellular activity that requires water that has moved through rock and sprung from it with vitality. Most spring water is not drawn from sources that are healthy any longer and the treatment of the water is often lacking in sustaining water vitality. MVS uses only ozone and filtration. They monitor for bacteria (always a concern with any water) and they are in a pristine area. You have incorrect information about cost. If I go to a local health food store, I can get MVS (not mountain spring water as you called it, it’s Mountain Valley Spring water) for less than Icelandic or Fiji or Voss, just as examples. And delivery is even less expensive even though no plastic is used, glass only. We all know that water can make us sick if it’s not clean but cleaning it with point of entry systems and purification systems in general does not cause the mineral content to be good or the pH to be what our bodies need or the water to be able to flush out our cells and make our cellular pumps work optimally. The source of water is the primary key. Of importance, I’m saying that any source of water cannot simply be purified to be healthy. We focus on the source of the water itself and the use of methods that do not destroy it. An example: The common complaint about R/O water of those trying to choose healthy water is that 90% or more of the minerals are removed. Our concern is not the removal of minerals from water but that the source of the water is unhealthy to begin with. Mineral content, pH, purity and so on can be manipulated. The way the water effects our cells cannot be manipulated. The best sourced water will have the right pH, about 7.4, and good mineral content that assists the water as it moves through our cells electrically, clearing debris, and this causes all of the factors to coalesce to a level of vital energy required for the human body. Our brains and guts particularly require it over what plants and other land mammals require. We see a seething malaise over humanity, its not just the food and air negatively impacting us, it’s also water. When I was young I was interested in many varied areas of health. When I was 14 I read the seminal work Silent Spring, which along with a great number of health interests, led to deeper and broader understandings about human health. Much more to learn and implement, water being one of them.
MVS water is extremely expensive to most families. Period.
@@Surrealist_369 I do agree water should be healthy, from the source, and free. But we have destroyed our present day access almost entirely. Even municipal water has costs to the consumer as does well water. And cheaper bottled water than MVS is an option but how healthy is it? R/O and distilled is UNHEALTHY for drinking water. So it comes down to your priorities. I don’t know you but I know our patients and others. What do you value? Do you “need” new appliances, furniture, a motorcycle, electric bike, a new car, new toys of some sort, electronics, a vacation? How much do you spend on beer? Beer is much more expensive than water as is wine and whiskey. How important is your health? There is not one single area of immediate health that is more important than healthy water. If you think some filtration system on your tap water is sufficient, it is not. If you think your well water is good enough, it isn’t. Do you drink water put into plastic? Is your water from the source, barely touched other than ozonation and filtration? It really depends Surreal on your priories. If someone is on food stamps, get off the computer and internet and spend that money on your hydration. As someone nearly 70, having helped human beings in the capacity of multiple professional titles, I can tell you that those who succeed in health are the ones who set their priorities, empower themselves and their families, and become healthier - by leaps and bounds. Period.
@@ToddDouglasFox what's a practical solution? A filter that removes pharmaceuticals, metals, fluoride and bacteria is markedly better than tap water (I'm not referring to cheap pitcher filters or RO systems). I also use neodymium magnets to structure mine and try to drink from glass or stainless steel only. There's only so much you can do outside of living near a spring.
I always drink from a natural spring in yellow springs Ohio but I mix it with Crystal Geyser spring water because the plastic isn’t strong tasting. The only good thing about Voss is that it’s bottled in glass
I felt the same way but I've been finding more Voss in plastic now.
Glass is better than plastic but only slightly
@@water_estore im curious why tho, why is glass still not a great material?
All containers leach into the water, glass much slower than plastic but it does still leach.
I always watch crime shows and i can’t remember which one but i saw where a murder in yellow springs. I had to look up who that was at. I’m in Gallipolis now but know Ohio pretty well. I actually think this spring I may take a little day trip to yellow springs.
The best tasting bottled water I ever tried was Danish Spring water. It came in a carton, rather than a plastic bottle.
It was very sweet to the taste,
And I cannot begin to tell you how many hangovers it cured for me while I was living in Germany. I have yet to find its equal.
Interesting! Is it availalbe in North America?
@@water_estore
I have never seen it here.I lived in Germany for 6 years. That is where I discovered it.
It was my "Go to" for hangovers...
And I had a lot of Hangovers in Germany.
Your blood sugar is low. Drinking sugary drinks will help recover from hangovers. That was NOT pure water.
Sweet Tasting huh? That shouldnt be how water taste like
Not like sugary sweet, It was just a very pleasing taste, very clean and refreshing, after a night of drinking German beer. @@candles6103
I like fiji, crystal geyser and icelandic.
You're right about water being affected by plastic bottle, etc but tapwater isn't safe.
I cannot find voss anywhere anymore. I don't think I tried it, yet.
Thios newer bottled water video gives you more options ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
Icelandic glacial water 💧 is definitely my favorite ❤️. They have this at the Barnes and Noble cafe.
It's also on Amazon
Wow, great video! I’ve been drinking bottled water for years and am increasingly getting worried I may be filled with microplastics. I never realized how little the public knows about the effects microplastics have on the body besides assuming it accumulates in organs, the way dust might on a shelf.. I’m switching to glass but I really just want my health to improve. I’ve been having more respiratory issues the last 4/5 of my life and I need to get to the bottom of it! Thank you for this valuable information!
You're welcome. Did you see this newer bottled water video yet? ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
What about San Pellegrino water? It is a very popular brand. I am surprised that you did not include it in your testing.
The bottled water I used is a representation. Judging by the comments there are numerous other waters I could have used which would have made for a very long video. If you watch the whole video you get a good understanding about how the types differ, what the info on the labels tell you and what alternatives exist.
That's sparkling mineral water not in the same category as spring water. They Taste totally different. Maybe he can do a mineral water test too.
@@water_estore Can’t you post the 10 healthiest ???!!
Bro this channel is precisely what I’ve always wanted! Thanks fo reals.
Glad to hear that you like the content. Please share videos with friends and family.
great video, i was actually curious about this. fiji water used to be my favorite, but ive stopped drinking it since i installed my ro system
Glad it was helpful! Are you pleased you went with the RO for your family?
They had to install a RO system for drinking water out at the plant where I worked, we were on the very end of a 50 year old city water line.Even had holding tanks and booster pumps because by the time it got there it was only 20 PSI. The pumps boosted it up to 60 PSI😲😲
RO contamination has made many cruise ship customers very sick. Virus particles and other tiny organics pass right through the membrane. Switch to steam distillers with carbon pass thru to capture distillable zenes and you have a much purer product.
@@LarryButler-kp3se which kind do you use or do you have any recommendations? 🙏🏽
@@LarryButler-kp3se
Thank you 🙏🏻👍🏻
I stay away from plastic bottles love liquid death but as of late I’ve been drinking WAIAKEA water which comes in reuse able bottles made of some type of metal plus the water is Hawaiian Volcanic water and taste great it is pretty expensive but taste better than VOSS to me
It sounds like the container material is influencing your choice. I woder how important that is to others?
I Love Waiakea 💛
@@water_estore CAN YOU GIVE A BREAKDOWN OF WAIAKEA, I just started drinking this water as i switched from Voss
Excellent video Gary! Glad to have come across your channel
Thank you, I'm glad too. Please share video with frineds and family.
Yeah, but can't you just say which ones the better water?
We are in double jeopardy : the distill water is best but then easier to build up voltage can get lighting while the alkaline water reduce lighting but more susceptible to electromagetic emission
Which is why I recommend Reverse Osmosis water.
Thank you for mentioning, which bottled water will clog Keurig. Good information to know if you don't want to descale your Keurig machine very often or for it to break, and be replaced overtime by using the water.
Great tip!
Which brand clogs Keurig?
@@jenniferbaptista2112 Basically brands with too much minerals like Fiji water. Simply don't use hard water in Keurig because it will clog the machine, and may eventually break it overtime to the point that even the best descaling methods won't fix it, and Keurig machine will need to be replaced. Less descaling and no need to replace Keurig machine often if you use the right water. Machine will last for years. I still have one of the OG Single serve Keurig machine working that has been discontinued. I had a second one that lasted for years before I eventually had to replace it with the updated single serve model.
I usually drink water from a glass bottle but sometimes I run out. There is a plastic bottled water sold near my home called "Deja Blue." I can't say its healthy but it sure tastes good. Anyone familiar with this brand?
No, must be a regional brand.
I drink only distilled water it taste clean AF
Good to know. Did you check out our newest bottled water video? ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
Well regarding acid reflux. I have been drinking Evian and mountain valley water since 2018 and I have been on reflux meds. I just quit cold turkey because i was tired of the side effects. Anyway, I started noticing symptoms coming back after drinking the "good" water. So I started drinking Ozarka and nothing. I guess cheaper water is the play
One of the points of this video is that not all water is the same, in fact far from it. It never hurts to experiment to see what works best for you and your family.
00:03 Choose the best bottled water for your family
02:05 Water TDS increases with mineral content
06:17 Fiji Water is a natural spring water from Fiji, processed through a carbon filter and UV disinfection system for safety.
08:17 Bottled water's long duration and contact with plastic raises concerns.
12:19 Evian water has a high pH of 8.0 and high sodium content.
14:22 Electrolytes and calcium are essential for our body.
18:07 Liquid Death is a unique marketing ploy of putting spring water in a tall boy beer can.
19:47 Different water brands have varying pH levels and mineral content.
23:15 Dasani water has added back substances and a slightly acidic pH
24:58 Boxed water is a unique and eco-friendly alternative to plastic bottled water.
28:30 Shipping bottled water has a significant environmental impact.
30:15 Reverse osmosis water is similar to rain or river water with low total dissolved solids.
Nice tabs
Thank you so much
Deer Park works for me. Glacier and Poland Springs also works.
And I just happen to review those brands in this video ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
The house we bought had an r/o under the kitchen sink. We serviced it as soon as we moved in, it’s been my favourite feature of this house. Couldn’t live without it now.
You and me both. I couldn't believe how much more water my family drank once we installed ours.
FYI, all aluminum cans, paper cartons, and boxed water are lined with plastic, so there's no escaping it unless you go with glass and a natural rubber cap. (Even the seal on metal caps for glass bottled drinks from the store is PVC or LDPE.)
Thanks for the info.
Some of those brands I've never heard of. But, I live in a small town in Northeast Alabama and don't watch much TV. One of the more popular brands around here is Crystal Geyser Natural Alpine Spring Water by CG Roxane. I was a little surprised and disappointed that it wasnt on your list. I've drank it for years and find it the best for taste and it's the only water I use in my Keurig. Nevertheless, I feel very well informed about bottled water now. Thank you!
I'll check it out.
Pretty sure the exclusive use of CG destroyed a component in my Bialetti Moka Pot. When doing some research I'm led to believe this was due to high lime content, AKA high water hardness. I would be intrigued to see what CG is composed of, either way there seems to be a somewhat sketchy history of CG not backing up their treatment process and so on.
@@water_estore They have seven sources across the United states all located directly at the springs. In CA, mine is from sourced at Olancha, CA, close to Mt Whitney
My opinion of the best bottled water is Crystal Geyser and Fiji water. Why? Because both waters have “Bottled at Source” on their labels. They are not filled with all those minerals.
Pretty much most spring waters are bottled at source, whether it says so on the bottle or not. Then ones that aren't ar typcially Reverse Osmosis water whcih has a lot of minerals removed, not added.
Kirkland Ionized Alkaline purified Water is excellent. Don’t taste the bottles like many other cheaper bottles. It is a PET material and BPA free.
I have never heard of it but it sounds like if you beleive water with a very high pH is good for you it would be a good choice. I wouldn't buy it for my family thoiugh.
Kirkland water is 7.0 Alkaline
I’ve installed two under the sink reverse osmosis systems however when a towns water contains high levels of manganese and does not have their own good treatment process the filters clog quickly and it becomes very expensive very quickly.
The best solution would be a water softeenr to remove the manganese in the whole house including the water going to the reverse osmosis system, or as you say, changing the filters more often. waterestore.com/collections/water-softener-1?pf_pt_product_type=System
You need an outer fliter which makes water much softer... I use one by aquaguard and works amazing and never had any issues in 7 years
Just finished watching the whole video and learned a lot about different types of water 💧 from watching it.
Glad to hear that you found it usefull. Please share video with friends and family.
Watch for the sequel coming soon!
Definitely the best water is Vichy Catalan from Spain, followed by Radenska from Slovenia. Both are available in glass bottles and have very good minerals content, including good amount of Lithium. Not sure, if they are available in the US though
Did you check out my newest bottled water video? ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
I really like water a lot , Fiji is my favorite but as long as it’s filtered and iced I’ll drink it . I really like your videos and subscribed .
Thanks, you might also want to check this one out too. ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
Thank you for this video. I've heard distilled water (which has zero TDS) is not good for human consumption. What do you think is the minimum TDS for drinking water to be safe for people to drink on a day to day basis? In ppm please.
Great question! 20 ppm or there abouts would be the lower end for daily consumption.
Correct distilled water actually leeches minerals from your body. Now if you're gunna die if you don't get some water distilled is safer than a dirty puddle that'll give you the runs and vomit
Can you please do a review on WAIAKEA water been drinking it a lot recently from what I’ve read it seems to be naturally alkaline and the water flows down from the Mauna Loa volcano where it then flows over porus lava rocks that filter it. I got this info from there website but since im not a professional water expert hence why I’d like you to look at it.
I'll definitely check it out. Did notice that it is very expensive, does that concern you?
I see Waiakea at the dollar tree sometimes I see Flow as well if I don't get Flow I get Waiakea
I drink Deer Park Spring water. By The gallon. It works for me.
Do you get it from the grocery store?
A man of culture 😎
I'm surprised you did not review "Mountain Valley" spring water. I've heard it's the best spring water available and is only sold in glass bottles. That's currently all I drink but its very expensive (about $33 for a 5 gallon glass bottle) I go through about 15 of them a month, so it gets pretty expensive.
I've considered a home RO filter, however, my wife feels there is no way to get the good minerals back into the water, like you would find in Mountain Valley spring water or some other good underground spring and without those minerals the RO water will effectively leach out the existing minerals in your body like distilled water supposedly does. Curious what your thoughts are on this.
Also, you mentioned several times that high sodium in the water is bad, however, you also mention adding electrolytes to your water is ok (which is high in sodium). I've even heard some people take straight Celtic Sea Salt or Himalayan Sea Salt for their electrolytes. But again you are saying water that contains sodium is bad, can you clarify this?
I've never heard of Mountain Valley water, who has said that it's the best? I would necourage you and your wife to watch this UA-cam video about Myths and Misconceptions especially regarding the mineral content. ua-cam.com/users/liveWJ6bRqiFIFM First of all Reverse Osmosis does not remove all of the minerals, only 90%. You can always add a remineralization filter to add back some calcium, if that is what you prefer. There is no leaching of minerals from your body, again, that is a myth. High sodium is bad and I prefer to get my electrolytes from the foods I eat, which is where 95% of all minerals we need come from anyway. IF you want to add electrolytes you can , but I don't do it for my family and don't recommend it for yours.
@@water_estore Hi, so you’re the water guy and never heard of the most popular water right now? The mountain valley it’s according to many people that actually care about their body the best water out there. If you can review it it would be really helpful.
I also want to get a filter to save money, but I believe mountain valley it’s the best one out there. Have you heard about kangen water filter? It’s very expensive but it seems it’s the best water filter out there, basically electrifies the water.
@@luciano8822 No, I have not heard of Mountain Valley bottled water, it is not available at any grocery store or convenience store that I checked and no one there has heard of it. You say it's the "most popular water right now", what makes you say that? Who are these people and where are they getting their information from that they beleive it is the best because "they actually care about their body"? I have found it on Amazon but at $171 for 12 x 1 liter bottles it is definitely one of the most expensive out there www.amazon.ca/Mountain-Valley-Liter-Spring-bottle/dp/B09TBJFQX8/ref=sr_1_5?crid=35ZGZLA4JXNHP&keywords=mountain+valley+spring+water&qid=1695654479&sprefix=mountain+valley%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-5 I did check their water specifications and ingredient label on their website but those tell me that the water is very close to most cities tap water, minus the disinfection chemicals of course. I don't see why this spring water is any different from a few of the ones presented in the video, like Fiji water for example. The point of my video was to caution the viewer to not fall victim to the marketing hype and believing that just becasue one brand says it is the best, that may not be the best choice for your family. I still feel you are far better off with your own home Reverse Osmsois drinking water system like this one waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet because they give you unlimited super pure water, they remove forever chemicals like PFAS, and microplastics as well as PPCP's and a whole lot of other impurities in the water that none of the spring waters remove. So I would think that people who actually care about their bodies would keep that in mind when deciding where to get their families drinking water.
@@luciano8822 Why do you believe Kangen is the best water filter out there? Why do you think electifying water is the best way to purify it? Kangen water filtration goes to great lengths to explain that their system is great becasue it increases the pH while it has never been proven that water of a higher ph is better for you. Do you really think that man kind was put on this planet to drink water that has a pH of 9 when all streams and rivers have a pH of 6-7? So no, I wouldn't buy into the Kangen hype and defionitely would not drink the water from their systems. this is what I recommend waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet
Thank you for your amazing work.
My pleasure! Please check out my newest bottled water video here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
I had one called Nordic I thought was the best, but being from alaska originally the mountain spring water is always the best.
Does mountain spring water come from Alaska?
I actually prefer Pure Life water over Evian. I used to prefer Evian but recently, it's started making me nauseous. I don't like Life Water, Smart Water, Ethos Water, Aquafina, or Desani - those five are the worst, in my opinion! There is no way, those taste better than Pure Life!
Taste is subjective, at least with the content from the video you have more info to make an educated decision for your family
WAIT! Fiji actually list the fluoride that’s in the water. I appreciate their transparency, but that kinda defeats the purpose of not drinking tap water. SMDH
Yes, I wish they all were more transparent with their labelling
My family currently uses a reverse osmosis system now but we are concerned about the fluoride and heavy metals in the water. We were under the impression that the only way to remove the fluoride was through a distilling process. My question is will reverse osmosis remove fluoride and other heavy metals from the water?
Reverse Osmosis sure will. By the way if you want to check out my newest video on bottled water, it is here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
very informative video. so thank you for it, now what would you recommend when buying bottled water?
Reverse Osmosis water like Dasani or Aquafina
@@water_estorethere own by Coca Cola and Pepsi, can you really trust them?
My favourite Perrier
I noticed an increase in my blood pressure, and I had no idea it was from the water I drink (Pure Life Water). Thanks a lot
Sorry to hear about the blood pressure. You might find this newer bottled water video useful ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
Well technically you really shouldn't drink Dasani water. It's pH level is acidic.
Dasani water has a pH similar to lake and river water which, if polution free, is perfectly acceptable for humans. Your body automatically compensates for the pH of whatever liquid you drink. Lte's not forget that coffee has a pH of around 3.0, tea 4.2 and grapefruit juice 2.9 which is far more acidic than Dasani water.
You might want check out this new video of mine on the topic ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
Yeah I had a seizure drinking disani water, be careful....
I'M MORE CONFUSED NOW THAN BEFORE I STARTED! I'M A FIJI WATER DRINKER, SO DO I NEED TO CHANGE IT?
Well that's up to you. I present this detailed information and from there it's up to you to choose what's best for your family. Me personally I would drink Dasani over Fiji
I'm surprised that right after you talked about the dangers of sitting in a plastic bottle during long transport times as with fiji water, you made no point on the next water voss being packaged in glass, yet you still pointed out the long transport times. So, Is there any benefit to water being packaged in anything other than plastic, and what packaging would be best, if not simply the least harmful for bottled water?? Thank you!! And I love that ending: which bottled water do we drink? None of them! hahaha!
All things being equal, water packaged in glass or cans or boxed water are less likley to increase their microplastics level from absorbing their container as they would be in a plastic bottle.
@@water_estore thanks for the reply. However, all things ain't equal. I would point out that the box, being paper mostly, is lined and coated with something probably like plastic to help protect the box's form. Therefore I would imagine box water poses a similar threat. As for metal I have no clue what happens with that water trapped in metal, most likely aluminum, if that at all gets into the water after long travel times and exposure to heat. And we know aluminum is harmful if taken into our body. I see glass then as the safest alternative to packaged water. Thanks for helping me figure this out!
I filter my tap water with Zero Water filters, I enjoy Montellier lemon flavoured too.
Good to know. Did you check out my new bottled water video? ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
So Gary if you were to ever have to buy bottle water, which one would you feel the most comfortable consuming / recommending?
Toward the end of the video you'll see a picture with my wife and myself on vacation drinking Reverse Osmosis water - either Dasani or Aquafina. Occassionally Smart water.
@@water_estore
Just heard UK banned DASANI because of bromate
That Dasani is just tap water
I dont trust FDA
GUESS I WILL KEEP LOOKING
@@water_estore Dasani is banned over seas & Aquafina is tap so I’m back confused
i tried every water and poland springs taste the best for me especially when cold
Dasani turns yellow
So basically we have the water source, the water process, the water bottling, and the water's distribution?
Sorry, not sure what you are asking.
The music drove me nuts. I watched about 2 minutes of the video and had to take an aspirin.
Sorry to hear, first complaint about music on this video.
Must be the water that you drink that’s making you nuts
@@water_estore I have to agree that it makes the video hard to watch. In general, a little bit of music goes a long way. There’s just no reason to have it be constant under a video. That’s my opinion, anyway.
Just curious, what type of water did you drink to swallow the aspirin?
Why don’t you talk about how adding sodium bicarbonate effects the ph so some of these aren’t actually “alkaline” once they hit your stomach
Not something I know about but thank you for adding that info.
Everyone’s stomach is different…that’s why he didn’t mention it.
So basically pick your poison 😂
@Freedom-1775 probably not the water, my advice for you, quit using dairy products, but butter is fine
@Freedom-1775sugar maybe?
I had issues similar to yours, I quit sugar , dairy,& tobacco…… everything went away
fiji is my favorite
Good to know.
why didnt you discuss the medicine in the water?????
You are referring to Pharmaceutically and Personal Care Products PPCP's. They are discussed in my newest video on bottled water here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
Out of all the waters I drank smart water is probably my favorite. Something about the taste is nice but I wanted to see what water is actually more beneficial for our bodies so this was enlightening. I watched a documentary that coco cola and Pepsi when they made Dasani and Aquafina since the water industry was already crowded they made their water “Cheaper” so third world countries would have access to them.
When you travel thrid world countries the safest water you'll find is reverse osmosis water
@@water_estore I'm in a third-world country (Honduras) and we have Fiji water in our supermarkets here too. I have not seen Evian yet. I guess Honduras is not as poor as some African countries to be fair.
3rd world is just a babel cursed trickster term! To create division projecting it straight into our subconscious every time someone mentions 1st 2nd 3rd world shit..
1st world's 'luxury' = 3rd world's riches plundered & explored, so who is truly rich... It's a filthy powergame!
1st world means those who put themselves first but do not deserve nor have honestly earned & burn up the world making sure to be the first last dont wanna hear see couldn't care less, only the best, if it's not too expensive...
@@santiastronomo as poor as according to who lol
@@coldhardtruth333 some african countries ARE poorer than Honduras, thats a fact.
Home RO water is safest water at negligible cost. I have one with booster pump which has less wasted water. Many people use the rejected water in the garden.
Yes, a home Reverse Osmosis system like this one is a great choice. waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet Did you check our newest bottled water video here? ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
I’ve been drinking pure life water for awhile now, to me it tastes the best especially for the price. Also I’m from Florida and the pure life here is from Lee FL from a deep protected well. It’s also purified by reverse osmosis or distillation. What you tested is obviously different from what we have here.
I also love Topo Chico sparkling mineral water, I love drinking this over soda with food.
I would check that if I were you. Nestle Pure Life is not Reverse Osmosis water, it is spring water
@@water_estore that’s what it says on the label.
Pure life is Nestle. Nestle basically steals (pennies on the dollar) water from many bodies of water. It's basically tap water in a bottle.
To become the largest food distributor in the world is not based on morals and truths.
@@MrMoonMath nestle are complete oligarchic grifters and scum
See what they did in Africa or how they basically steal water from plebs /municipalities in Michigan and California especially, but plenty of others as well
Go to the find a spring website
Florida has natural springs everywhere
Stop being stupid and giving money to oligarchic billionaires that hate us
Also you could likely drill a well very cheaply yourself,in the backyard, and consume " primary water "
@@MrMoonMath true. It’s there
Gary I get hinkly water delivered every week k, they sold the company .MY WATER HAS A DIFFERENT TASTE. CAN YOU CHECK IT.FOR SEVEN YRS....THANK YOU.
Not sure where to buy Hinkly water but if I can find it, I'll include on my next bottled water video. Here is my most recent one ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
Hey Gary! Super informative video thanks. I went down a rabbit hole researching drinking water today and this was such a helpful video. Just curious, would contamination from the plastic bottles show up on the TDS score? Or is this undetectable?
Glad it was helpful! Yes, the TDS goes up the longer water sits in the plastic bottle and it can be measure. You might want to check out my new video on bottled water here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
@@water_estore great to know. Thanks for your reply! 🙏
So what brand is the best? Please don’t say reverse osmosis water because i don’t know how to tell that. If I want to buy bottle waters outside what should I get brand wise.
Yes, it is Reverse Osmosis and at the time of making this video is water Dasani. At the 22:04 mark I speak about a number of Reverse Osmosis brands that you can pick from and some considerations ua-cam.com/video/SmHXXDL38wk/v-deo.htmlsi=-QMwqsCQ_yKYaWp9&t=1324
Evian all day long. I love it
Hopefully the video helped you learn a little more about your favourite.
I bought a moonshine still about four years ago. maybe five years ago, I've had it. And the moonshine is too potent. So instead I just use it to distill my water. So each night I distill a couple liters for the water that I'm going to use the next day, whether it be coffee, tea, and I feel so healthy. Plus I only use it to cook my food. I noticed you left out bacteria in the waters you test?
Yes, distilled water does remove impurities. No, I did not test bottled water for bacteria. That test is beyond the scope of the video and I would assume that all of these pottled waters would be bacteria free. Did you check out my newest bottled water video here yet? ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
Ice landic water all the way 🎉
What do you like best about Icelandic water?
@@water_estore it taste cool all the way thru clean taste
What is ozonation process? And is water taken to where it is bottled or is the water bottled where it is processed?
Ozonation is when ozine gas is added to the water to make it taste "fresher" and to kill bacteria. Some bottles are bottled at the source while others qre bottles elsewhere. Check out my new bottled water video here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
So what’s the best bottled water? The title of the video is misleading
It really isn't. The best bottled water if the reusable water bottle you fill at home from your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System and take with you. At the end I share what the best bottled water is that I buy when travelling and I can't refill from my home system.
The best water comes from the distiller in my kitchen. It makes water so pure, after it runs threw the activated carbon to pull out the distillable zenes in city water, it won't conduct at 10,000 volts. No contaminates, no kidney stones from water calcium.
Yes, the water from a Reverse Osmosis drinking water system like this one is almost as pure but the mineral content is higher than distilled, but significantly lower than tap water. waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet Also, did you check out my newest bottled water video here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
No bottled water is good for you
@@lindsaydollar5252 that's not ture 🥺🥲
Cheap plastics leach toxins into your water
Need to test Essentia...super smooth, electrically charged, best I've had.
I tested that one in this video ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
What a load of BS!
Curios as to why you say that?
Thanx man usually i go for fasting i needed best water for keep my fasting this is best video
Glad you liked it, please share video with friends and family.
Living in the US the only time I drink bottled water is when I buy it at a truck stop when I am at home I drink tap water which tests as good as any bottled water
Glad to hear that it works for you and your family.
We have used rainwater 4 40 years taste still good
Have you had it tested for bacteria?
Boil 1st
So i was solely drinking distilled because it pulls impurities out but it does leach electrolytes I found out the hard way when i started cramping everywhere even my jaw when I yawned so I began adding electrolytes to my distilled a e it is now as close to perfect water as you can get
Distilled water has zero parts per million of mineral content while Reverse Osmsois water has more than zero but less than the source or raw water. Which is one of the many reasons why I prefer Reverse Osmosis water.
@@water_estore - Great informative video. I think your bias is against minerals. I'm not saying you're wrong, and I'm not even criticizing your view. Just saying that is the question. I don't want water with fluoride added, though I realize some type of fluoride is naturally occurring. But I think it's a load of crap that cities add it in. But it seems RO is the only way to remove it, and it removes helpful minerals as well. Now it may be that is fine, but there are those who think it leaches the minerals out of our bodies. I'm not some sort of health nut. But I do have borderline thyroid issues and I don't want added fluoride so I've been drinking RO water for years. On the other hand, my teeth that were always in great condition with few cavities have been showing a weird erosion that even puzzles my dentist in recent years. So much so I need some crowns. I can't help but wonder if it isn't the minerals in my body, or lack thereof. Seems to me my choices are spring water or remineralized RO water. Problem is, I'm not so sure the remineralization isn't just junk stuff being put in the water. Not sure I trust it. But I think I need the minerals. Considering spring water.
I also ad BLK fulvic mineral drops. It's tasteless.
@@5metoo Look into Mountain Valley Spring water. We have treated patients who have gotten sick from both R/O and distilled. When we change out their water, they get healthier and usually very quickly.
Thanks for this fantastic and thorough video. I do have one really important question though about the RO systems and being The Water Guy you are (and clearly having a scientific mind) I'm hoping you can help solve this mystery. (And everyone should try the test I will soon mention at home to see if you too are having the problem I am.) I realized quite accidentally that the activated carbon filter in my fridge allows carbon dust to get into my water and ice. Had I not noticed we'd be drinking carbon dust water on a regular basis - definitely not healthy or okay. You would never know by looking at the water or ice; it's crystal clear, tastes great, and smells great (even without the filter). And yes I have purged the system with gallons and gallons of water after changing the filters and dumped dozens of ice trays as well, but the dust is still there. It obviously just keeps coming out of the filter because it attracts to the water. When I remove the filter there is zero dust so I know it's all coming from the carbon filter. I have tried replacement filter as well. For several reason (PFAS, sodium) I plan to get a RO system but I know that the post filters they use are activated-carbon filters as well and I worry I will have this same issue with those. I know the RO will do a great job with all else, but will it too be putting carbon dust back into my water as that step will follow the RO filtration piece? I have chronic kidney disease so this is a huge issue I cannot just let slide. I am hoping you will do the test I did and see if you and your family too are drinking carbon dust daily and just haven't known it. Here is how I accidentally discovered this non-stop supply of carbon dust. Just dump a whole freezer's ice-maker of ice into a non-black, non-stainless-steel bathroom sink before you go to sleep. It won't show up on stainless steel or dark sink but should on any typical porcelain bathroom sink. Leave the ice overnight to drain slowly on its own. Check it in the morning. I have been horrified the dozens of times I've dumped it and found the carbon dust in the shapes of the ice. I'd greatly appreciate your trying this and letting me know how your system faired or if you can provide any additional info re this matter. I'm hoping the RO systems have better post-filter carbon filtering and the carbon won't get into the water but I just can't feel safe to get an RO system until I know this problem will not arise. For now I'm sticking with bottled and again greatly appreciate your findings and your sharing them with us. Hoping I will hear back from you. It will make a huge difference in my life if I can find a solution to this big problem. Thank you
I'll give it a try and get back to you. Did you try it with ice made from the bottled water? They pass it through a carbon filter.
@@water_estore Thanks so much, Gary, for getting back to me and being up for this experiment! And yes, I DID try the ice with bottled water, Dasani's, and was thrilled that there was zero residue left in the sink. That said though, I only used one full bottle's worth (which is far less than my ice bucket's capacity), I poured it into a aluminum 8x8 cooking tin, froze it, and then carefully put it in the sink overnight; it looked great and clear in the morning. I'm hoping those results were enough to feel good about no carbon dust in the Dasani but who knows if it would always come out that clean or if it would depend on timing i.e. if they just changed the RO carbon filter, will x amount of bottles contain carbon dust? I am really hoping it's just my fridge's water filter that leaks so much dust but really would love to know if other people's carbon filters- all types - do or not. Again, my big concern is that I will get an expensive RO system and its final carbon cartridge will ALSO allow carbon dust through. That would be bad especially with my kidney issues. Carbon binds to good and bad things and even drugs like birth control and can make them less effective etc. When I buy a RO system, I want to get assurance that it won't leak but the sales person I'm dealing with right now is skirting around it. He told me I could just replace the final carbon filter with another sediment filter. I asked him to ask the manufacturer and he said he did and it'd be okay but I for many reasons I am skeptical that he even asked. Also, systems are made to work a certain way. Just swapping out one cartridge for the other may have negative effects in flow etc. I asked the sales person to give me the manufacturer's contact info (as it's changed) as I'd like to talk directly with them and he keeps avoiding giving it to me. I think they are selling old RO systems from back in 2002 from the paperwork I see. Not a good sign.( It's like buying a car and not being allowed to talk with the manufacturer.) Anyhow, I am so grateful you're willing to do this experiment for me - and the greater good. Maybe you can even make a UA-cam video of it! Truly, I think it's something we all need to be concerned about and don't think anyone knows that millions of us using carbon filters can be ingesting carbon dust - and lots of it - on a regular basis. I contemplated calling the news station but YOU may be just the perfect person to get the word out if it IS a public health concern. As for the now, I'm hoping you will have a nice clear sink in the morning. Side question:, do all the RO systems you've ever known use a carbon filter at the end of the process ie after it goes through the RO layer? I'm getting the impression they ARE all configured that way. So I guess the question may be: which units allow carbon dust through and which don't? Thank you again for anything you can add to these qustions - you really ARE the Water Guy 👍🏽 👏🏽 😁
I did the test and there was no residue whatsoever. This is the Reverse Osmosis system that I use for my family waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-ro-system-with-remineralization-and-brushed-nickel-faucet Also, you can eliminate the last carbon filter (the one after the tank) but mine still has the carbon filter in place.
@@water_estore Wow, that's fantastic news, Gary! Thank you so much for running that test. Do you remember how long ago you had changed your final carbon filter ie has it been purging for months or perhaps it was more recently you changed it? Obviously if it were to leak (like my fridge one) it'd be more apt to do it soon after a change. I'd love to know how yours stands up immediately following a change. Do they tell you to purge some water every time you do change the cartridges? Also, if you wouldn't mind doing the test immediately following your next change it, I'd love to hear of those results - belt and suspender. Hoping there will be zero carbon dust thereafter as well. It gives me much comfort to think this could be a non issue though as I hunt for the right RO system. And thanks re the option of removing the carbon filter too if that ever did become an issue. Do you feel confident that wouldn't matter in any way with the system functioning as it was built to function? Also, thank you for the link to your own RO unit. I don't think I want the re-mineralization(because of my kidney issues that need to be closely controlled) but I bet Hum has other models that wouldn't have that. How old IS your system? And the bigger question is, does the company have authorized, well-trained plumbers/carpenters who can install them? Did they install yours or did you do it? I'm in Massachusetts, USA. Hoping to find a reputable company here to do the install. I'm hoping also to put mine in my basement so it doesn't take up all my under-cabinet space, but I'm concerned that the "waste water" will then have to be pumped up to my PVC drain pipe which will be above the system ie the bottommost drain pipes in my home sort of sit at ceiling level in my basement so the RO unit will have to be beneath it and the 'waste water' will have to be pumped up to it. Do you happen to know if there IS a pump system built into these or one would have to be added. Does your RO unit automatically pump that 'waste water' to your drain pipes or does it just use gravity? No worries if you don't have these answers but I have a feeling you do, 😉 Thank you though so much for all you have already provided. I'm truly grateful and feeling more optimistic now too. I will look further into the Hum systems as well - again though I just am concerned about a proper installation (the doesn't cause damage elsewhere in my home) and a company that will back up their work fully and easily ie great customer support - something not so easy to find today. Thank you again for all - you really ARE The Water Guyl!!! 😁
Just realizing another option: could a GOOD, dependable plumber easily install a system like this, or is it a bit complex and would it be in my best interest to do it via a company who specializes in this? Again, I can't afford to have problems if the install doesn't go right (too many other serious problems in my life right now to take that chance) Thanks again, Gary. Much appreciation 🙏🏼
Ozarka from Texas is very good...:)
It might be but when I put together this newer bottled water video, I ordered it numerous times and it never arrived. ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
There used to be a brand called "Avalon" that was around in the mid to late 90s. That has been my favorite bottled water ever. I don't see it anymore, haven't in years. But it sticks out. Laure was pretty good as well. Other than that, Fiji or Voss takes the cake for me for best taste. Never have cared for Evian that much. I really like the water from the "ZEROWater" pitchers. It's very good. But those filters are just too expensive, and go bad so fast to make it reasonable to me. WHen they turn, they turn the water sour big time. But when it's good, it's very good. I switched to just having a Pur faucet filter. It's not as good, but far more thrifty. Cheers.
Thank you for your input. Check out my newest bottled water video here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
You're right. Thank you 👍🏻
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Clicked on your video because I’m always dehydrated and lately all bottled water tastes salty & nasty. After watching this video now I see why. Unfortunately, I cannot afford this recommend filtration system in this economy. I guess I will continue to cook with and attempt to drink my local Tap water. This is all so confusing. I did learn that a good PH level is a 7.4. Thanks for that.
Glad to hear that you found some of the information useful.
I live in Florida and only drink Zephyrhills Spring water. I have tried most brands and this is the only one that has the best taste. Also, another brand which you did not list is Polish Springs which is sold in the N.E. United States. I also prefer Polish Springs when I am in New York City.
Thanks for sharing! Test Polish Spring in the video Your FAVOURITE Bottled Water Tested - Which one is BEST?
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Nestley bought Z HILLS WATER
You didn't mention mountain valley spring water in my opinion it's the best bottled spring water you can get
I included that one in my newest bottled water video here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.htmlsi=QyxzPYdbz6rrNfyS
What about the plastic that’s been found in our bloodstream from drinking and eating out of plastic
Those are microplastics, this video talks about microplastics in bottled water ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html and these systems will remove microplastics and a whole lot more from your drinking water waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet
@@water_estore they should just ban the plastics! Ugh
i'm not sure if Aquafina has changed but back in the early 1990's i was hosting a christmas party at my house. we kept the drinks outside in the snow to keep them cold. at the end of the night we forgot to bring them in. the only things that were NOT frozen was the bottles of Aquafina (somewhat slushy). the pop, beer (some bursted) was frozen. from then on i have not drank Aquafina
I would have thought the opposite would have happened.
Are you suggesting antifreeze? 😊
I drink distilled water. It is usually under $1.30 a gallon. You can really feel the difference when you switch to distilled water if you are an athlete or smoker. I got bit by a brown recluse and swapped off bottle/tap. My kidney I almost lost thanks me. The types of bonds the water is making and the temperature are more important that the PH which is about to get neutralized when you drink it... Why ruin polarizing bonds with isolated bonds? Do you even chemistry 😢
You might find my newest bottled water video interesting ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
I think bottled at the source waters are the best. Not the spring waters that dont say it.
Stenage thing about spring water is thatb just becasue they don't say it doesn't mean that they don't do it. There is very little disclosure when it comes to spring water.
@@water_estore If they dont say it it means the water they collected from the source goes through some sort of processing. Its a huge difference.
Hey so water is good an clean to drink i been on sprouts spring water
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Just wanted to add that Pure Life in North America is no longer owned by Nestle.
They spun off most of their bottled water brands into a new company called Blue Triton.
That’s why you don’t see the Nestle name and logo on those bottles.
Yes, there are constant changes in the bottled water industry. Have you checked out my new bottled water video here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
Love your video! Very informative!
Thanks so much! Did you check out this newer version? ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
Fiji quietly recalled their bottled water. My fridge has a pretty nice filtration system.
You can also add a Reverse Osmosis system to enhance the fridge system like in my home, we have them here waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet
Gary is the man he’s out here doing the lords work 👌🏾
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Evian is my favorite if you can afford it. I splurge every once and a while on it and love its clean taste!
What is your second choice?
@@water_estore I think it is called Eternal, I had it once and it was my second favorite. Everyday to drink would be regular old Dasani :).
Update: I would have to say after drinking all the more expensive waters, Icelandic is the only one that does not upset my stomach after drinking it in quantity. I would now rank 1: Icelandic, tied for 2: Fiji, and 3: Voss, and 4: Evian.
You stated that the Evian water was the first time you’ve seen silica in any of the bottled water (13:37 mark). However, while displaying the Fiji label you noted there was 93 ppm of silica in it (8:11 mark). This is important since mineral rich water with SILICA can help remove aluminum from your body. Also, the Fiji label you displayed shows fluoride is added. The Fiji water label that I purchase in the United States does not state fluoride. I don’t know if that means there’s no fluoride added or they decided to leave it off the label.
Yes, it looks like I didn't recall the silica. Labelling is notoriously lacking on these bottles of water, so you never know. Did you check out my newer bottled water video yet which is here? ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
Hi, I just want to find the best water system ? Do you know of one ? I’ve been testing all kinds of water and I was very surprised distilled water has chlorine in it which really surprised me ?
We have them here waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-ro-system-with-remineralization-and-brushed-nickel-faucet
I really like Dasani. I hadn't given much thought to what might be best for health, I just think it tastes better than other options.
Dasani is a good choice. Check out my new bottled water video here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
I’m wondering if I’m putting my health at risk by refilling plastic Smart water bottles with drinking water that I buy by the gallon and lemon juice. I reuse the smart water sports cat bottles because they are easy to drink out of and it keeps me accountable for how much water I’m drinking a day. I keep one next to my bed, and like I said it has lemon water in it. I noticed something was floating in it and I think it was mold. I don’t know if that acid from the lemon is eating the plastic away and I’m drinking toxins . I’ve heard it’s bad to reuse plastic water bottles and that’s what I’ve been doing for decades.
Those single use bottles are not to be refilled and reused.
@@water_estore I was afraid you’d say that. I cannot find another water bottle that is lightweight enough and fits well in my hand like a smart water bottle. I’ve been using them to run for over a couple decades now
Salt helps with hydration consumption
Up to a point, keep in mind the huge amount of water that is in packaged and prepared foods. You definitely don't need salt in your water.
I tried so many gotten very sick i used ice mountain sometimes that taste funny
Sorry to hear that, did you check out my newest bottled water video here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html
I truly appreciated the information you provided in this video. But I am disappointed you didn't include aqua panna water. What are your thoughts on this one? Obviously, their option in the glass bottle would be the better choice.
Funny you should ask, my newest bottled water video tests that one, the video is here ua-cam.com/video/lBq-z9Xu4Rc/v-deo.html