Core Hydration vs Aqua Carpatica: which water is healthier?

Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score

Aqua Carpatica is the healthier choice, scoring 80/100 versus 50/100 for Core Hydration. The biggest differences are contaminants and packaging material.

Core Hydration Plastic Bottle

Core Hydration

Core Hydration Plastic Bottle

50
Aqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass Bottle

Aqua Carpatica

Aqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass Bottle

80

Side-by-side comparison

Core HydrationAqua Carpatica
Purity score50/10080/100
Product comparedCore Hydration Plastic BottleAqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass Bottle
TypeStillStill
Water sourceMunicipal SupplySpring
PackagingPlasticGlass
Microplastics riskHighLow
Lab testedYesYes
PFAS testedNoYes
Contaminants flagged24
pH7.48.3
TDS (minerals)78 ppm205 ppm
Fluoride0 mg/L0 mg/L

Score breakdown

FactorCore HydrationAqua Carpatica
Lab report indexed45/4545/45
Contaminants0/5022/50
Water source15/2525/25
Mineral preservation17/1717/17
Packaging material2/2222/22
Cap material7/70/7
PFAS testing0/55/5

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Core Hydration or Aqua Carpatica?

Aqua Carpatica is the healthier choice, scoring 80/100 versus 50/100 for Core Hydration. The biggest differences are contaminants and packaging material.

Is Core Hydration or Aqua Carpatica better for avoiding microplastics?

Core Hydration (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Aqua Carpatica (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.

Which has more minerals, Core Hydration or Aqua Carpatica?

Aqua Carpatica has more dissolved minerals (205 ppm TDS vs 78 ppm).

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