Trader Joe's Alkaline Water + Electrolytes Plastic Bottle
by Trader Joe's
- Lab Tested
- Yes
- Contaminants
- 5
- Minerals
- 3
- Microplastics
- High
- pH
- 9.5
- TDS
- 60 ppm
- Fluoride
- 0 mg/L
- PFAS Tested
- No
About
Trader Joe's Alkaline Water with Electrolytes provides hydration and replenishes minerals lost during exercise. It may help maintain a balanced pH but excessive consumption could lead to electrolyte imbalances and may not be suitable for those with kidney issues.
Score breakdown
How this water earned its 50/100.
- Lab report indexed · Indexed45/45
- Contaminants · 6 Flagged0/50
- Water source · Municipal Supply15/25
- Mineral preservation · No Mineral Stripping17/17
- Packaging material · Plastic2/22
- Cap material · Plastic Screw7/7
- PFAS testing · Unknown0/5
Lab reports
Independent testing data backing this product's score.
Contaminants
Gross Alpha
1.67 pCi/LInternal tissue damage and increased cancer risk due to their ionizing nature when ingested or inhaled.
Legal limit: 15
Gross Beta
13.1 pCi/LInternal tissue damage, increased cancer risk, and potential harm to the thyroid.
Legal limit: 4
Barium
0.0033 mg/LToxic if ingested or inhaled, can cause muscle weakness, cardiovascular effects, and respiratory paralysis, contamination risk
Legal limit: 2 · Health guideline: 0.7
PFAS
0.2 pptPersistence, bioaccumulation, potential carcinogenicity, endocrine disruption, immune system effects, contamination of water and soil
Legal limit: 4 · Health guideline: 0.1
Radium 226
0.225 pCi / LRadioactive contamination, high radiotoxicity, carcinogenicity, bone deposition leading to bone cancer, radiation sickness
Legal limit: 5 · Health guideline: 0.05
Minerals & nutrients
Chloride
6.3 mg/LSupports electrolyte balance, acid-base homeostasis, and proper nerve and muscle function
Sulfate
4.8 mg/LEffective cleansing and foaming agent in personal care products
Nitrate (as NO₃⁻)
0.16 mg/LUsed as a food preservative to inhibit microbial growth, supports plant nutrition and growth