A working draft, built in the openSee the framework

A transparent standard for intelligently remineralized water.

Most bottled and purified water is stripped of the minerals our bodies rely on. MineralizedWater.org is an independent, science-based initiative defining what good remineralization looks like — starting with the balance of calcium and magnesium.

Our goal is to create a credible category and a clear rating, so consumers, companies, and regulators can all speak the same language about what is actually in the water.

The framework at a glance

Five levels of mineralization

A simple five-star scale based on two essential minerals. Higher ratings require higher — and balanced — levels of calcium and magnesium.

  • Minimum Mineralized
    Calcium: ≥ 20 mg/L
    Magnesium: ≥ 10 mg/L
  • Enhanced
    Calcium: ≥ 50 mg/L
    Magnesium: ≥ 25 mg/L
  • Functional
    Calcium: ≥ 80 mg/L
    Magnesium: ≥ 40 mg/L
  • Advanced Balanced
    Calcium: ≥ 150 mg/L
    Magnesium: ≥ 75 mg/L
  • Premium Profile
    Calcium: ≥ 200 mg/L
    Magnesium: ≥ 100 mg/L

Draft for review. These thresholds are a proposal pending sign-off from our scientific advisory group. The first-star threshold in particular is likely to be adjusted.

See the full methodology on The Standard.

What this initiative covers

Clear definitions, grounded in science.

We are not here to rank or criticize brands. We are here to define a category well, and to make it easy to understand and adopt.

Remineralization, explained

What remineralization is, why purified water often lacks minerals, and how minerals are added back responsibly.

Calcium & magnesium balance

The science behind proper mineral ratios — why both the amount and the balance of these minerals matter.

Transparency

Helping consumers and industry understand what is actually in their water, in plain and comparable terms.

Guideline levels

A clear star-rating framework that defines what qualifies as mineralized water at each level of quality.

Who it's for

A shared reference for the whole field.

Companies

Water and beverage producers who want a credible, voluntary standard to design toward and communicate clearly.

Health organizations

Researchers and public-health bodies seeking a consistent vocabulary for mineral content in drinking water.

Regulators

Government and standards bodies who can reference a transparent, expert-reviewed framework as it matures.

Help shape the standard.

We list products that voluntarily meet the standard, and we welcome researchers and specialists to our advisory group. If you build, study, or regulate water, we would like to hear from you.