Crystal Geyser vs Aqua Carpatica: which water is healthier?

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

Crystal Geyser is the healthier choice, scoring 84/100 versus 80/100 for Aqua Carpatica. The biggest differences are contaminants and cap material.

Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) Gallon

Crystal Geyser

Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) Gallon

84
Aqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass Bottle

Aqua Carpatica

Aqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass Bottle

80

Side-by-side comparison

Crystal GeyserAqua Carpatica
Purity score84/10080/100
Product comparedCrystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) GallonAqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass Bottle
TypeStillStill
Water sourceSpringSpring
PackagingPlasticGlass
Microplastics riskHighLow
Lab testedYesYes
PFAS testedNoYes
Contaminants flagged04
pH5.78.3
TDS (minerals)19 ppm205 ppm
Fluoride—0 mg/L

Score breakdown

FactorCrystal GeyserAqua Carpatica
Lab report indexed45/4545/45
Contaminants47/5022/50
Water source25/2525/25
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, Crystal Geyser or Aqua Carpatica?

Crystal Geyser is the healthier choice, scoring 84/100 versus 80/100 for Aqua Carpatica. The biggest differences are contaminants and cap material.

Is Crystal Geyser or Aqua Carpatica better for avoiding microplastics?

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

Which has more minerals, Crystal Geyser or Aqua Carpatica?

Aqua Carpatica has more dissolved minerals (205 ppm TDS vs 19 ppm).

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