Crystal Geyser vs Panama Blue: which water is healthier?

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

Panama Blue is the healthier choice, scoring 96/100 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
Panama Blue Water Glass Bottle

Panama Blue

Panama Blue Water Glass Bottle

96

Side-by-side comparison

Crystal GeyserPanama Blue
Purity score84/10096/100
Product comparedCrystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) GallonPanama Blue Water Glass Bottle
TypeStillStill
Water sourceSpringAquifer
PackagingPlasticGlass
Microplastics riskHighLow
Lab testedYesYes
PFAS testedNoYes
Contaminants flagged01
pH5.77.7
TDS (minerals)19 ppm100 ppm
Fluoride——

Score breakdown

FactorCrystal GeyserPanama Blue
Lab report indexed45/4545/45
Contaminants47/5043/50
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 Panama Blue?

Panama Blue is the healthier choice, scoring 96/100 versus 84/100 for Crystal Geyser. The biggest differences are packaging material and PFAS testing.

Is Crystal Geyser or Panama Blue better for avoiding microplastics?

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

Which has more minerals, Crystal Geyser or Panama Blue?

Panama Blue has more dissolved minerals (100 ppm TDS vs 19 ppm).

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