Poland Spring vs Ozarka: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Ozarka is the healthier choice, scoring 59/100 versus 56/100 for Poland Spring. The biggest differences are PFAS testing.
Side-by-side comparison
| Poland Spring | Ozarka | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 56/100 | 59/100 |
| Product compared | Poland Spring Water Jug | Ozarka Spring Water Plastic Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Mountain Spring | Spring |
| Packaging | Plastic | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 7 | 8 |
| pH | 6.85 | 6.2 |
| TDS (minerals) | 55 ppm | 94 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.9 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Poland Spring | Ozarka |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 0/50 |
| 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 | 0/5 | 5/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Poland Spring or Ozarka?
Ozarka is the healthier choice, scoring 59/100 versus 56/100 for Poland Spring. The biggest differences are PFAS testing.
Is Poland Spring or Ozarka better for avoiding microplastics?
Poland Spring (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Ozarka (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Poland Spring or Ozarka?
Ozarka has more dissolved minerals (94 ppm TDS vs 55 ppm).
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