Deer Park vs Crystal Geyser: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Crystal Geyser is the healthier choice, scoring 84/100 versus 59/100 for Deer Park. The biggest differences are contaminants.
Deer Park
Deer Park Spring Water Plastic Bottle
59
Crystal Geyser
Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) Gallon
84Side-by-side comparison
| Deer Park | Crystal Geyser | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 59/100 | 84/100 |
| Product compared | Deer Park Spring Water Plastic Bottle | Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water (Moultonborough, New Hampshire) Gallon |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Spring | Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | Yes | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 13 | 0 |
| pH | 6.55 | 5.7 |
| TDS (minerals) | 120 ppm | 19 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0 mg/L | — |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Deer Park | Crystal Geyser |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 47/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 2/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 5/5 | 0/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Deer Park or Crystal Geyser?
Crystal Geyser is the healthier choice, scoring 84/100 versus 59/100 for Deer Park. The biggest differences are contaminants.
Is Deer Park or Crystal Geyser better for avoiding microplastics?
Deer Park (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Crystal Geyser (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Deer Park or Crystal Geyser?
Deer Park has more dissolved minerals (120 ppm TDS vs 19 ppm).