Dasani
Expert Summary
Coca-Cola's industrial reverse-osmosis tap water containing artificially added minerals packaged in low-grade, mass-produced PET.
How This Score Was Calculated
The PHI Score for Dasani (2/10) 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 Dasani a good bottled water?
No. Dasani is ranked #44 of 50 with a score of 2/10 and is classified as Tier 4 — Avoid Completely. Coca-Cola's industrial reverse-osmosis tap water containing artificially added minerals packaged in low-grade, mass-produced PET.
How was Dasani ranked on BestBottledWater.org?
Dasani received a PHI Score of 2/10 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 #44 out of 50 brands evaluated in the 2026 annual index.
Does Dasani have microplastics?
Yes. Dasani carries a High Microplastic Risk rating from independent testing. This is commonly caused by screw-cap friction shedding (plastic particles shed each time the bottle is opened) and PET bottle wall leaching during warehouse storage and transport, especially when bottles are exposed to heat.
Is Dasani ethical?
Dasani received a failing score on our Corporate Ethics Audit. Coca-Cola's industrial reverse-osmosis tap water containing artificially added minerals packaged in low-grade, mass-produced PET.