Aquafina vs Zephyrhills: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Zephyrhills is the healthier choice, scoring 56/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are water source.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aquafina | Zephyrhills | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 50/100 | 56/100 |
| Product compared | Aquafina Plastic Bottle | Zephyrhill Plastic Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Municipal Supply | Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 3 | 9 |
| pH | 6.4 | 7.95 |
| TDS (minerals) | — | 230 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.08 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Aquafina | Zephyrhills |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 0/50 |
| Water source | 15/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 2/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 0/5 |
Each brand is represented by its most popular product. See all products from Aquafina and Zephyrhills.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Aquafina or Zephyrhills?
Zephyrhills is the healthier choice, scoring 56/100 versus 50/100 for Aquafina. The biggest differences are water source.
Is Aquafina or Zephyrhills better for avoiding microplastics?
Aquafina (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Zephyrhills (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Aquafina or Zephyrhills?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.