San Pellegrino
Expert Summary
Iconic sparkling mineral water with great carbonation, but shares Nestlé's aggressive global groundwater extraction baggage.
How This Score Was Calculated
The PHI Score for San Pellegrino (7.8/10) 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 San Pellegrino a good bottled water?
San Pellegrino is ranked #7 of 50 with a score of 7.8/10, earning it a place in our Tier 1 — Premier Brand category. Iconic sparkling mineral water with great carbonation, but shares Nestlé's aggressive global groundwater extraction baggage.
How was San Pellegrino ranked on BestBottledWater.org?
San Pellegrino received a PHI Score of 7.8/10 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 #7 out of 50 brands evaluated in the 2026 annual index.