Ozarka vs Mountain Valley: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Mountain Valley is the healthier choice, scoring 68/100 versus 59/100 for Ozarka. The biggest differences are packaging material and contaminants.
Ozarka
Ozarka Spring Water Plastic Bottle
59
Mountain Valley
Mountain Valley Spring Water Glass Bottle
68Side-by-side comparison
| Ozarka | Mountain Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 59/100 | 68/100 |
| Product compared | Ozarka Spring Water Plastic Bottle | Mountain Valley Spring Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Spring | Mountain Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | High | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | Yes | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 8 | 5 |
| pH | 6.2 | 8.2 |
| TDS (minerals) | 94 ppm | 202 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0 mg/L | — |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Ozarka | Mountain Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 2/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 22/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 0/7 |
| PFAS testing | 5/5 | 5/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Ozarka or Mountain Valley?
Mountain Valley is the healthier choice, scoring 68/100 versus 59/100 for Ozarka. The biggest differences are packaging material and contaminants.
Is Ozarka or Mountain Valley better for avoiding microplastics?
Ozarka (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Mountain Valley (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Ozarka or Mountain Valley?
Mountain Valley has more dissolved minerals (202 ppm TDS vs 94 ppm).