Smartwater
Expert Summary
A highly accessible, vapor-distilled option with added electrolytes, but heavily dragged down by its standard single-use plastic execution.
How This Score Was Calculated
The PHI Score for Smartwater (6.9/10) is a composite of four independently weighted pillars evaluated through third-party lab testing, corporate disclosure analysis, and environmental lifecycle assessments.
30%
Recovery & Performance
25%
Eco-Packaging
25%
Microplastic Testing
20%
Corporate Ethics
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smartwater a good bottled water?
Smartwater is ranked #12 of 50 with a score of 6.9/10, earning it a place in our Tier 2 — Acceptable Option category. A highly accessible, vapor-distilled option with added electrolytes, but heavily dragged down by its standard single-use plastic execution.
How was Smartwater ranked on BestBottledWater.org?
Smartwater received a PHI Score of 6.9/10 across four weighted criteria: Recovery & Performance Testing (30%), Eco-Packaging Metrics (25%), Microplastic Testing (25%), and Corporate Ethics Audit (20%). This placed it at rank #12 out of 50 brands evaluated in the 2026 annual index.