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While many consumers envision pristine mountain springs, a significant percentage of bottled water is sourced from municipal supplies—just like your tap water. This raises a key question: is bottled water basically tap water, or are there important distinctions in how they are treated and regulated?

According to some industry estimates, up to two-thirds of bottled water sold in the United States originates from municipal water sources, the same as tap water. This statistic shatters the common perception that all bottled water comes from pristine mountain springs and confirms that, yes, for many brands, some bottled water is actually tap water.