Zephyrhills vs Essentia Water: which water is healthier?
Updated · Scores from third-party lab reports · How we score
Zephyrhills is the healthier choice, scoring 56/100 versus 50/100 for Essentia Water. The biggest differences are water source.
Zephyrhills
Zephyrhill Plastic Bottle
56
Essentia Water
Essentia Ionized Alkaline & Electrolyte Water Plastic Bottle
50Side-by-side comparison
| Zephyrhills | Essentia Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity score | 56/100 | 50/100 |
| Product compared | Zephyrhill Plastic Bottle | Essentia Ionized Alkaline & Electrolyte Water Plastic Bottle |
| Type | Still | Still |
| Water source | Spring | Municipal Supply |
| Packaging | Plastic | Plastic |
| Microplastics risk | High | High |
| Lab tested | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS tested | No | No |
| Contaminants flagged | 9 | 5 |
| pH | 7.95 | 9.68 |
| TDS (minerals) | 230 ppm | 67.33 ppm |
| Fluoride | 0 mg/L | 0 mg/L |
Score breakdown
| Factor | Zephyrhills | Essentia Water |
|---|---|---|
| Lab report indexed | 45/45 | 45/45 |
| Contaminants | 0/50 | 0/50 |
| Water source | 25/25 | 15/25 |
| Mineral preservation | 17/17 | 17/17 |
| Packaging material | 2/22 | 2/22 |
| Cap material | 7/7 | 7/7 |
| PFAS testing | 0/5 | 0/5 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Zephyrhills or Essentia Water?
Zephyrhills is the healthier choice, scoring 56/100 versus 50/100 for Essentia Water. The biggest differences are water source.
Is Zephyrhills or Essentia Water better for avoiding microplastics?
Zephyrhills (plastic) has a high microplastics risk and Essentia Water (plastic) has a high risk, based on packaging material.
Which has more minerals, Zephyrhills or Essentia Water?
Zephyrhills has more dissolved minerals (230 ppm TDS vs 67.33 ppm).