Mel Magazine: >For an expert opinion, I reached out to the world’s leading water sommelier, Martin Riese. Turns out, he’s not much of a Dasani fan either. > >Dasani, he explains, along with Smartwater, Aquafina and “any other bottled water that doesn’t say ‘spring water’ on the bottle,” is a capitalistic abomination. They take tap water and filter out all of the minerals and chemical contaminants before inserting some combination of minerals until the combination creates a flavor profile people like. “It’s the biggest lie on planet Earth,” Riese says. > >“So when you go to the grocery store, look at the labels: If it says spring water, that means it comes from a naturally occurring source and they cannot do anything to it, it’s 100 percent water created by nature. If it’s a purified water like Dasani, you know it’s nothing else than filtered tap water created in a factory,” Riese says.

I used to drink bottled water like Dasani, but I’ve since moved away from it entirely. Instead, I focus on more sustainable options, especially for larger needs like filling up water storage. That’s why services offering water delivery for tanks have become a fantastic solution. It’s not only convenient but also a great way to ensure a steady supply without the environmental impact of single-use bottles. Interestingly, even when shelves are cleared of most bottled water, you can still spot cases of Dasani lingering behind—it always makes me chuckle! If you are avoiding bottled water altogether, you may check this link here to find services that can help improve your home’s drinking water through the installation of water filtration systems.