purified and distilled water are PURE WATER.They may use a different process, but they are the same. Pure water contains a negative charge and is EASY to swallow,SPRING water DOES contain minerals but they are positive charged and DEAD to the body! Drink a bit of each and you'll find that PURE water is easier to swallow. The body runs on pure water,NOT by SPRING water which contains DIRT and SAND among other THINGS.