Is Spring Water Better Than Ventura Tap Water?

In Ventura, many residents are turning to spring water as a cleaner, better-tasting alternative to their tap. Whether you’re looking to stay hydrated during the hot, dry summer months or simply want to avoid the taste of disinfected city water, spring water offers a natural option that feels fresher and more consistent.

Ventura’s municipal supply is 100% local—sourced from the Ventura River, Lake Casitas, and groundwater basins. While the city doesn’t explicitly list spring water as part of its water supply, it’s possible that some groundwater sources are fed by underground springs or seeps.

So what makes spring water worth considering for Ventura homeowners? Let’s take a closer look.

Spring water originates from aquifers underground and rises naturally to the surface through pressure. It’s either collected from the springhead or tapped through artesian wells. Unlike municipal water, it retains naturally occurring minerals like calcium and magnesium, which contribute to its clean taste and potential health benefits.

Though Ventura doesn’t have public springs, spring water delivery gives locals a way to enjoy crisp, naturally filtered water straight to their home or office.

Ventura’s water is drawn entirely from local sources, including:

According to the most recent Ventura Water Quality Report, the city meets all state and federal standards—but some residents may still have concerns. Water from local basins can contain trace levels of contaminants due to:

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has flagged several substances found in Ventura-area water, including:

While these levels meet EPA standards, some exceed EWG’s stricter health guidelines. For families with young children, elderly members, or anyone with sensitivities, spring water may feel like a safer and better-tasting option.

For many Ventura residents, the decision to switch to spring water is about more than what’s in their tap—it’s about quality, confidence, and convenience.

Here’s why spring water is a popular choice:

If you want a clean, consistent source of drinking water—and prefer to skip the metallic or chlorinated taste of city water—spring water is a compelling alternative.

If bottled delivery isn’t your preferred option, a high-performance water filtration system can provide the same clean, great-tasting water—right from your tap.

Reverse osmosis (RO) systems use multiple filtration stages to remove sediment, chlorine, heavy metals, and other impurities. Many Ventura households install RO systems to enjoy water that’s comparable (or superior) to most bottled water.

Culligan of Ventura also offers deionized water, purified through both reverse osmosis and ion exchange, resulting in ultra-pure water free from nearly all dissolved solids.

These systems offer benefits like:

If you want control over what comes out of your faucet, home filtration may be your best long-term solution.

For those who love the crisp taste of spring water and want it without the hassle, Culligan of Ventura offers bottled spring water, reverse osmosis water, and deionized water, all delivered on a schedule that fits your needs.

Culligan’s spring water is sourced from protected regional aquifers (like Mount Palomar), filtered through sediment and carbon, and sterilized with UV light to retain its natural taste and minerals.

Culligan’s RO systems:

Deionized water undergoes additional purification through ion exchange, making it one of the cleanest water options available.

Flexible delivery plans, water coolers, and multiple bottle sizes make it easy to keep your kitchen or office break room stocked—especially during Ventura’s hot months when water demand spikes.

Explore Culligan’s bottled water delivery and drinking water filtration systems to see which fits your needs best.

Opting for spring water delivery also reduces environmental waste. Single-use plastic bottles are a major source of pollution in California—especially in coastal regions like Ventura where marine life is directly affected.

Culligan’s 3- and 5-gallon bottles are part of a closed-loop delivery system. Each bottle is cleaned, sanitized, and reused multiple times before recycling, making it a far more sustainable option than disposable bottles from the grocery store.

If you care about clean water and a clean planet, spring water delivery helps you do both.