You can drink it. It won’t hurt you. But your body actually craves those minerals (calcium, magnesium) that distillation kicked out. Drinking distilled water long-term might even leach minerals from your body because it’s so “hungry” for ions. Fancy science talk for: it’s a bit of a thief.
I’m not saying don’t buy it. I’m saying don’t replace your entire water supply with it unless you’re trying to win a “most bland water” contest. Use it for your iron, your humidifier, or your sourdough starter—but keep a jug of spring water for your actual thirst.
The final, ironic twist
Remember Linda? She dumped the distilled water, bought spring water, and her kettle is still crusty. Turns out, spring water has more minerals. She’s now mad at me. But hey—at least she knows the truth about chlorine.
So the next time someone asks, “Does distilled water have chlorine?” you can smirk and say, “Nope. It’s the Marie Kondo of water—sparks no chemical joy.” And if they give you a weird look, just tell them Linda sent you.
