Evian vs Kirkland Signature: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Kirkland Signature is the healthier choice, scoring 63/100 versus 59/100 for Evian. The biggest differences are contaminants.
Evian
Evian Spring Water Plastic Bottle
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Kirkland Signature
Kirkland Signature Purified Water Plastic Bottle
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| Evian | Kirkland Signature | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 59/100 | 63/100 |
| Product compared | Evian Spring Water Plastic Bottle | Kirkland Signature Purified Water Plastic Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Mountain Spring | Municipal Supply |
| Packaging | Plastic | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | Yes | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 4 | 1 |
| pH | 8.3 | 5.9 |
| TDS (minerals) | 326 ppm | — |
| Fluoride | 0 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Evian | Kirkland Signature |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 17/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 15/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 2/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 5/5 | 5/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Evian or Kirkland Signature?
Kirkland Signature is the healthier choice, scoring 63/100 versus 59/100 for Evian. The biggest differences are contaminants.
Is Evian or Kirkland Signature better for avoiding microplastics?
Evian (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Kirkland Signature (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Evian or Kirkland Signature?
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is not reported for both products, so check each product page for its mineral list.