Structured Water: Hype, Hoax, or Healthy? What Ohio Homeowners Need to Know
What Is Structured Water?
Structured water (sometimes called hexagonal water, clustered water, or EZ water) is marketed as water whose molecules have been rearranged into a special, more “natural” structure. The idea is that this structure makes the water “more alive” or “easier for your body to absorb.”
Some products claim to create this effect by:
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Vortexing or swirling the water
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Using magnets or crystals
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Mimicking glacial meltwater
The Hype Behind Structured Water
Companies selling structured water products often claim benefits like:
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Faster, deeper hydration
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Increased energy
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Reduced inflammation
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Better detoxification
It’s easy to see why people are curious — who wouldn’t want a glass of water that does all that?
What Does Science Say?
Here’s the truth: water molecules do form structures for a fraction of a second. But these structures break apart just as quickly, meaning you can’t permanently “rearrange” your tap water into something fundamentally different.
While researchers like Dr. Gerald Pollack have studied unique water behaviors in lab settings (so-called Exclusion Zone water), there’s no evidence that bottled or “structured” water devices provide lasting health benefits once the water is in your glass.
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Clean water hydrates your body just fine — no special structure required.
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Health claims about structured water are not backed by peer-reviewed science.
What Really Matters for Your Water in Ohio
Instead of spending money on unproven gadgets, Ohio homeowners will see real, measurable benefits from addressing common water issues:
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Hard Water: Most of Central Ohio, including Columbus, Marysville, and Delaware, has very hard water that damages plumbing, appliances, and skin.
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Chlorine & Chemicals: City treatment leaves chlorine in your water, which affects taste and can dry out your skin and hair.
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PFAS, Lead & Contaminants: These harmful substances can be present in municipal water and are best removed through proven filtration systems.
At Clean Water Ohio, we help families with systems that actually solve these problems — from whole-home softening to advanced reverse osmosis for pure drinking water.
The Bottom Line
Structured water might sound appealing, but the hype doesn’t hold up under science. What is real is the difference clean, softened, properly filtered water makes for your family’s health, home, and wallet.
If you’re ready to move past trends and actually improve your water, our team at Clean Water Ohio offers free water testing to show you exactly what’s in your water — and the solutions that work.
Call us today or schedule your free test online at www.cleanwaterohio.com