Ozarka 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 59/100 for Ozarka. The biggest differences are contaminants and packaging material.
Side-by-side comparison
| Ozarka | Hallstein | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 59/100 | 86/100 |
| Product compared | Ozarka Spring Water Plastic Bottle | Hallstein Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Spring | Aquifer |
| Packaging | Plastic | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | High | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | Yes | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 8 | 2 |
| pH | 6.2 | 8.6 |
| TDS (minerals) | 94 ppm | 98 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Ozarka | Hallstein |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 26/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 22/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Each brand is represented by its most popular product. See all products from Ozarka and Hallstein.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Ozarka or Hallstein?
Hallstein is the healthier choice, scoring 86/100 versus 59/100 for Ozarka. The biggest differences are contaminants and packaging material.
Is Ozarka or Hallstein better for avoiding microplastics?
Ozarka (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Hallstein (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Ozarka or Hallstein?
Hallstein has more dissolved minerals (98 ppm TDS vs 94 ppm).