Poland Spring vs Core Hydration: which water is healthier?

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

Poland Spring is the healthier choice, scoring 56/100 versus 50/100 for Core Hydration. The biggest differences are water source.

Poland Spring Water Jug

Poland Spring

Poland Spring Water Jug

56
Core Hydration Plastic Bottle

Core Hydration

Core Hydration Plastic Bottle

50

Side-by-side comparison

Poland SpringCore Hydration
Purity score56/10050/100
Product comparedPoland Spring Water JugCore Hydration Plastic Bottle
TypeStillStill
Water sourceMountain SpringMunicipal Supply
PackagingPlasticPlastic
Microplastics riskHighHigh
Lab testedYesYes
PFAS testedNoNo
Contaminants flagged72
pH6.857.4
TDS (minerals)55 ppm78 ppm
Fluoride0.9 mg/L0 mg/L

Score breakdown

FactorPoland SpringCore Hydration
Lab report indexed45/4545/45
Contaminants0/500/50
Water source25/2515/25
Mineral preservation17/1717/17
Packaging material2/222/22
Cap material7/77/7
PFAS testing0/50/5

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Poland Spring or Core Hydration?

Poland Spring is the healthier choice, scoring 56/100 versus 50/100 for Core Hydration. The biggest differences are water source.

Is Poland Spring or Core Hydration better for avoiding microplastics?

Poland Spring (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Core Hydration (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.

Which has more minerals, Poland Spring or Core Hydration?

Core Hydration has more dissolved minerals (78 ppm TDS vs 55 ppm).

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