Oh, and let’s not forget how most purified water comes to us: in plastic bottles. You know, the ones that sit in a hot truck for three weeks. Those bottles can leach microplastics and chemicals like BPA into the water. So you’re drinking water that’s “purified”… and then recontaminated by its own container. Irony, anyone?
Plus, the whole “purified” label is a marketing masterpiece. It makes you feel like tap water is dirty, like you’re too good for that rusty old pipe. But in many places, tap water is perfectly safe and full of natural minerals. Not to mention, it’s virtually free.
Distilled vs. Purified Water: 4 Differences & Health Benefits
So, What Should You Drink?
I’m not saying toss your Brita filter. But don’t worship at the altar of absolute purity. If you’re using a home distiller, consider adding a pinch of Himalayan salt or a splash of mineral water back in. You’re just giving your water its soul back.
Or, you know, drink spring water. It’s from a spring. That’s literally nature’s original recipe. No fancy machine required. Your ancestors didn’t chug reverse-osmosis water while hunting mammoths, and they were probably just fine. (Well, aside from the mammoth thing.)
