Generally speaking, carbonated water is just as hydrating as
non-carbonated water. Most carbonated water contains no additives
(other than the carbon dioxide). However, some carbonated water
contains additives. One of the more common additives to carbonated
water is sodium chloride (table salt). Depending upon the amount of
sodium in the carbonated water, and your body's sodium levels, the
carbonated water could be more or less hydrating than the
non-carbonated variety. The addition of the carbon dioxide has no
effect on the hydrating power of the water.