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Light mineral water in Switzerland: Top 10 compared
Among the mineral waters available in Switzerland in the h2oMatch database, these have the lowest fixed residue values.
Light mineral waters have a low overall mineral content, indicated by a low fixed residue.
The lightest mineral waters in Switzerland — Top 10 by lowest fixed residue
This ranking shows the ten lightest mineral waters available in Switzerland, from lowest to highest mineral content.
| Water | Dry residue (mg/L) | Sodium (mg/L) |
|---|---|---|
| Volvic | 130 | 12 |
| Acqua Panna | 143 | 7 |
| Sembrancher | 201 | 4.6 |
| Farmer Mineral | 205 | 0.9 |
| Valser Still | 224 | 0.2 |
| Wald | 340 | 4.9 |
| Evian | 345 | 6.5 |
| Perrier | 456 | 9.6 |
| Elmer | 474 | 3 |
| Valais | 485 | 7 |
No water in the Swiss ranking falls below 50 mg/L fixed residue; the lightest, Volvic, is at 130 mg/L. Low mineralization does not always mean low sodium: Volvic contains 12 mg/L, while Valser Still, fifth, has only 0.2 mg/L.
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The lightest waters available in Switzerland are imports. This is because recognised Swiss springs tend to rise through mineral-rich rock, which naturally gives the water a higher mineral content.
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FAQ
Which is the lightest mineral water in Switzerland?
Volvic is the lightest mineral water available in Switzerland. The lightest water from a Swiss source in this ranking is Sembrancher.
Why is there no very-light Swiss mineral water?
The geology of the region means that recognised Swiss springs typically flow through mineral-rich rock, which imparts a higher mineral content to the water.
What do the fixed residue categories mean?
A water with up to 50 mg/L of fixed residue is classed as 'very low mineral content', and up to 500 mg/L as 'low mineral content'. All ten waters in this ranking are in the 'low mineral content' category.
Is the lightest water automatically the lowest in sodium?
No. The total mineral content (fixed residue) and the sodium content are separate measurements. A water with a low overall mineral count can still have a relatively higher sodium level than a more mineralized water, so it is always worth checking both values on the label.
What is a light mineral water especially good for?
Its neutral, soft taste makes it a favourite for tea and coffee, as the aromas stay in the foreground. Less limescale also forms when it is heated.
All values are based on official mineral water labels and the h2oMatch database.