PCRWR Declares 201 Bottled Water Brands Safe
The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources has classified 201 bottled and mineral water brands as overall safe. The finding comes from its quarterly assessment covering April to June 2026. The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources has classified 201 bottled and mineral water brands as overall safe. The finding comes from its quarterly assessment covering April to June 2026.
PCRWR tested 230 bottled water brands collected from 20 cities. The assessment found 201 brands safe overall, while 29 brands failed to meet required standards.
PCRWR testing covers water quality
The council checked samples through chemical and microbiological tests. Overall, 220 brands were chemically safe, while 208 brands passed microbiological testing. PCRWR collected four bottles from each selected brand. Separate samples then underwent physicochemical and microbiological analysis.
The samples came from major cities, including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Multan, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Sukkur, and Gilgit. This broad testing approach gives consumers information about bottled water quality. However, results can change between testing periods, so regular monitoring remains important.
201 brands classified as safe
The safe list includes well-known and local bottled water brands. Names include Nestle Pure Life, Dasani, Gourmet, Culligan Water, Aqua Fina, and Pak Aqua. The list also features brands such as Himalayan, Springley, Seven Springs, Skardu Spring, GB Aqua, and Murree Sparkletts. PCRWR classified these entries as safe in both chemical and microbiological testing. Therefore, consumers can use the assessment when choosing bottled water.
Why regular testing matters
Bottled water quality depends on several factors, including chemical safety and microbiological cleanliness. Therefore, consumers should pay attention to official quality assessments. PCRWR’s latest findings also show why regular testing remains important. Water brands can change their quality over time because of production, storage, or contamination issues.
The council’s assessment provides guidance for consumers. Still, people should check packaging, seals, expiry dates, and storage conditions before buying bottled water. The latest report also offers reassurance about many brands while highlighting the need for continued quality checks.
