Crystal Geyser vs Hallstein: which water is healthier?

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

Hallstein is the healthier choice, scoring 86/100 versus 84/100 for Crystal Geyser. The biggest differences are packaging material and PFAS testing.

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

Crystal Geyser

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

84
Hallstein Water Glass Bottle

Hallstein

Hallstein Water Glass Bottle

86

Side-by-side comparison

Crystal GeyserHallstein
Purity score84/10086/100
Product comparedCrystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) GallonHallstein Water Glass Bottle
TypeStillStill
Water sourceSpringAquifer
PackagingPlasticGlass
Microplastics riskHighLow
Lab testedYesYes
PFAS testedNoYes
Contaminants flagged02
pH5.78.6
TDS (minerals)19 ppm98 ppm
Fluoride—0 mg/L

Score breakdown

FactorCrystal GeyserHallstein
Lab report indexed45/4545/45
Contaminants47/5026/50
Water source25/2525/25
Mineral preservation17/1717/17
Packaging material2/2222/22
Cap material7/77/7
PFAS testing0/55/5

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Crystal Geyser or Hallstein?

Hallstein is the healthier choice, scoring 86/100 versus 84/100 for Crystal Geyser. The biggest differences are packaging material and PFAS testing.

Is Crystal Geyser or Hallstein better for avoiding microplastics?

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

Which has more minerals, Crystal Geyser or Hallstein?

Hallstein has more dissolved minerals (98 ppm TDS vs 19 ppm).

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