Poland Spring vs Perrier: which water is healthier?

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

Perrier is the healthier choice, scoring 67/100 versus 56/100 for Poland Spring. The biggest differences are packaging material and PFAS testing.

Poland Spring Water Jug

Poland Spring

Poland Spring Water Jug

56
Perrier Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle

Perrier

Perrier Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle

67

Side-by-side comparison

Poland SpringPerrier
Purity score56/10067/100
Product comparedPoland Spring Water JugPerrier Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle
TypeStillSparkling
Water sourceMountain SpringAquifer
PackagingPlasticGlass
Microplastics riskHighLow
Lab testedYesYes
PFAS testedNoYes
Contaminants flagged73
pH6.855.2
TDS (minerals)55 ppm470 ppm
Fluoride0.9 mg/L—

Score breakdown

FactorPoland SpringPerrier
Lab report indexed45/4545/45
Contaminants0/500/50
Water source25/2525/25
Mineral preservation17/1717/17
Packaging material2/2222/22
Cap material7/70/7
PFAS testing0/55/5

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Poland Spring or Perrier?

Perrier is the healthier choice, scoring 67/100 versus 56/100 for Poland Spring. The biggest differences are packaging material and PFAS testing.

Is Poland Spring or Perrier better for avoiding microplastics?

Poland Spring (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Perrier (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.

Which has more minerals, Poland Spring or Perrier?

Perrier has more dissolved minerals (470 ppm TDS vs 55 ppm).

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