Saratoga Sparkling Water Plastic Bottle
- Lab Tested
- Yes
- Contaminants
- 12
- Minerals
- 15
- Microplastics
- High
- PFAS Tested
- No
Score breakdown
How this water earned its 56/100.
- Lab report indexed · Indexed45/45
- Contaminants · 12 Flagged0/50
- Water source · Spring25/25
- 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.
- Laboratory
- Symbio Laboratories
- Report date
- Sep 17, 2025
- Sample date
- Sep 9, 2025
- Methodology
- EPA 150.1, SM 2510 B, SM 2130 B, SM 2340 B, SM 2320 B, SM 2223B, EPA 524.4, EPA 200.7, EPA 200.8, EPA 300.1
Detected in lab report
- pH7.82 pH
- Total Dissolved Solids38.8 ppm
- Turbidity0.05 NTU
- Conductivity72.8 umhos/cm
- Hardness25.4 ppm
- Expanded Hardness25.5 ppm
- Grains per gallon1.48 Grains
- Alkalinity (as CaCO3)9.34 ppm
- Langelier Saturation Index-1.85
- Sodium Adsorption Ratio0.202
- Total THMs1.06 ppb
- Arsenic0.00016 ppm
- Barium0.01 ppm
- Bicarbonate11.3 ppm
- Boron0.01 ppm
- Bromodichloromethane0.13 ppb
- Cadmium0.00001 ppm
- Calcium8.05 ppm
- Carbonate0.0344 ppm
- Chloride8.32 ppm
- Chloride-to-Sulfate Mass Ratio1.62
- Chloroform0.93 ppb
- Chloromethane0.21 ppb
- Chromium (Total)0.00056 ppm
- Cobalt0.00043 ppm
Filtration & treatment
Contaminants
Arsenic
0.00016 mg/LCarcinogenicity, acute and chronic poisoning, neurotoxicity, skin lesions, cardiovascular disease, contamination risk
Legal limit: 0.01 · Health guideline: 0.000004
Barium
0.01 mg/LToxic if ingested or inhaled, can cause muscle weakness, cardiovascular effects, and respiratory paralysis, contamination risk
Legal limit: 2 · Health guideline: 0.7
Bromodichloromethane
0.00013 mg/LCarcinogenic potential, liver and kidney toxicity, reproductive toxicity, neurotoxicity, possible endocrine disruption
· Health guideline: 0.00006
Cadmium
0.00001 mg/LHeavy metal toxicity, nephrotoxicity, carcinogenicity, bioaccumulation, regulatory restrictions
Legal limit: 0.005 · Health guideline: 0.00004
Chloroform
0.00093 mg/LToxicity, carcinogenicity, respiratory depression, liver and kidney damage, central nervous system depression
Legal limit: 0.08 · Health guideline: 0.0003
Chloromethane
0.00021 mg/LToxicity, central nervous system depression, respiratory issues, carcinogenic potential, neurotoxicity
Chromium (Total)
0.00056 mg/LPotential toxicity from hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) forms, occupational inhalation toxicity, contamination risk if Cr6+ present, ingestion toxicity possible only with contaminated forms
Legal limit: 0.1 · Health guideline: 0.05
Cobalt
0.00043 mg/LRespiratory sensitization, skin sensitization, carcinogenic potential, toxicity with inhalation or ingestion in excess, systemic toxicity
Copper
0.00065 mg/LToxicity in excess, gastrointestinal distress if ingested in large amounts, skin irritation with direct prolonged contact or occupational exposure
· Health guideline: 10
Nickel
0.00082 mg/LAllergic contact dermatitis, respiratory sensitization, carcinogenic potential upon inhalation, systemic toxicity if ingested in large amounts
Legal limit: 0.1 · Health guideline: 0.1
Nitrate (as NO₃⁻–N)
0.71 mg/LPotential formation of nitrosamines under acidic conditions, ingestion toxicity at high levels, methemoglobinemia risk in infants, contamination risk in drinking water
Legal limit: 10 · Health guideline: 0.14
Uranium
0.0008 pCi/LRadioactivity leading to radiation poisoning, heavy metal toxicity causing kidney damage, carcinogenic potential, environmental persistence.
Legal limit: 20 · Health guideline: 0.42
Minerals & nutrients
Bicarbonate
11.3Leavening agent in baking, acid neutralizer, pH buffer
Boron
0.01 mg/LSupports bone health, hormone regulation, cognitive function, anti-inflammatory effects
Calcium
8.05 mg/LSupports bone health, muscle contraction, nerve signaling
Carbonate
0.0344Enhances cleaning efficiency by softening water, boosts detergent performance, biodegradable
Chloride
8.32 mg/LSupports electrolyte balance, acid-base homeostasis, and proper nerve and muscle function
Sodium sulfate and/or Sodium chloride
1.62Function as fillers and bulking agents, inexpensive and widely available
Fluoride
0.2 mg/LPrevents dental caries, strengthens tooth enamel
Magnesium
1.29 mg/LSupports muscle and nerve function, contributes to bone health, involved in enzymatic reactions
Molybdenum
0.00005 mg/LEssential cofactor for enzymes, supports metabolic processes, antioxidant functions
Phosphorus
0.02Supports bone and teeth health, energy production, and cellular signaling
Potassium
0.39 mg/LSupports electrolyte balance, helps regulate blood pressure, essential for nerve and muscle function
Silica
7.39 mg/LPrevents clumping and improves texture in powdered products
Sodium
2.34 mg/LEssential electrolyte, supports nerve transmission, aids fluid balance
Strontium
0.03 mg/LMay support bone density when used as specific salts under medical supervision
Sulfate
5.14 mg/LEffective cleansing and foaming agent in personal care products