Voss vs Aqua Carpatica: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Aqua Carpatica is the healthier choice, scoring 80/100 versus 74/100 for Voss. The biggest differences are contaminants and PFAS testing.
Voss
Voss Still Water (Norway) Glass Bottle
74
Aqua Carpatica
Aqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass Bottle
80Side-by-side comparison
| Voss | Aqua Carpatica | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 74/100 | 80/100 |
| Product compared | Voss Still Water (Norway) Glass Bottle | Aqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Aquifer | Spring |
| Packaging | Glass | Glass |
| Microplastics risk | Low | Low |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | Yes |
| Contaminants flagged | 2 | 4 |
| pH | 6.2 | 8.3 |
| TDS (minerals) | 38 ppm | 205 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0.1 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Voss | Aqua Carpatica |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 11/50 | 22/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 22/22 | 22/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 0/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 5/5 |
Each brand is represented by its most popular product. See all products from Voss and Aqua Carpatica.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Voss or Aqua Carpatica?
Aqua Carpatica is the healthier choice, scoring 80/100 versus 74/100 for Voss. The biggest differences are contaminants and PFAS testing.
Is Voss or Aqua Carpatica better for avoiding microplastics?
Voss (glass) has a low microplastics risk and Aqua Carpatica (glass) has a low risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Voss or Aqua Carpatica?
Aqua Carpatica has more dissolved minerals (205 ppm TDS vs 38 ppm).