Is Your Bottled Water Acidic or Alkaline?
We’ve put together a list showing the pH values of some of the most popular brands of bottled water. We’ve excluded alkaline water from this list since most alkaline brands show their pH on their bottles. However we are including TEN Alkaline Spring Water for comparison to standard bottled water.
TEN ALKALINE spring water: pH level 10
Which water has the highest pH? TEN Alkaline Spring Water, with a pH of 10. TEN Water is rich with electrolytes and sourced in the eastern U.S. from springs in the Great Appalachian Valley. It’s at the top of the pH range for bottled waters and tested to hold its high pH in the bottle for a minimum of 2 years. TEN Water is also the only 10 pH water sourced from spring water, not from a municipal source. TEN is sold in grocery stores across the U.S. and is available in Half Liter, 1 Liter, 1.5 Liter and 1 Gallon bottles, as well as 12 ounce aluminum cans. If you are looking for bottled water with the highest pH, look no further.
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Aquafina: pH level 6.0
Aquafina water comes from municipal water sources. It is purified after it is obtained using a 7-step process. Aquafina measured a pH of approximately 6.0.
Acqua PANna: pH level 8.0
Acqua Panna is bottled in Italy from natural springs and has a moderate pH level of 8.
Arrowhead Spring Water: pH level 6.8
Arrowhead is sourced from multiple springs around the United States, so the pH could vary. For this particular test it measured slightly below neutral pH at 6.8.
CORE: pH level 7.4
CORE Hydration is sourced from municipal water sources and is purified, with minerals added to achieve a 7.4 pH which is similar to the pH of your body. Core’s pH level is similar to tap water which generally falls in about the same range.
Crystal Geyser: pH level 6.9
Crystal Geyser is based in San Francisco, though like Arrowhead they use a number of spring sources around the United States. They claim to utilize a double disinfection process to purify the water. It registered in our test at 6.9 on the pH scale, which is just below neutral.
Dasani: pH level 5.6
Dasani water also comes from public water sources rather than natural aquifers. The water is purified and has a few additives such as magnesium sulfate, potassium chloride, and trace amounts of sodium minerals. The pH of this water was measured in our test at approximately 5.6.
Deer Park: pH level 5.5
Deer Park obtains its water from natural springs and filters its water thoroughly, attempting to make the water as pure as possible without additives. The pH of Deer Park water was measured at approximately 7.5.
ETERNAL: pH level 7.8-8.2
Eternal Water is sourced from springs and has moderate pH levels, which means the pH is in a range between 7.8 – 8.2. The pH level can vary because the water is derived from natural spring sources so the pH level is dependent on the pH level of the spring at the time of bottling.
Evian: pH level 7.5
Evian water comes from a glacial spring where the water is naturally purified without the use of chemicals. It also contains minerals, including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonates, and more. It registered in our test at 7.4 on the pH scale.
Fiji: pH level 7.6
Fiji water comes from an artesian aquifer where the water is naturally purified through volcanic rock. It is then filtered but not so much that it removes the natural mineral additives. This water’s pH was measured in our test at 7.8.
JUST WATER: pH level 8.0
JUST Water has a pH of 8.0 which is considered moderate. The water is sourced from springs in Glens Falls, NY.
LIFEWTR: pH level 6.8-7.2
Advertised as “pH balanced”, LIFEWTR is purified municipal water with magnesium sulfate and potassium bicarbonate added for taste. The pH balance of LIFEWTR ranges between 6.4 to 7.4, which makes it slightly less acidic than standard tap water
Nestle Pure Life: pH level 7.3
Nestle Pure Life water is bottled from a municipal source and goes through a multi-step process of filtration that involves reverse osmosis and/or distillation. Afterwards, the water is infused with minerals. Pure Life was measured in our test at 7.3 pH.
Penta: pH level 5.5
Penta has no additives and claims to be an antioxidant for the body. It is bottled from a municipal source and processed through a high pressured, spinning chamber. It measured at 5.5 pH.
Poland Spring: pH level 7.2
Poland Spring water comes from a natural mountain spring. The water is thoroughly screened for contaminants, but many of the natural minerals can still be found in the water. Poland Spring measured at 7.2 pH.
Smartwater: pH level 7.0
Smartwater comes from municipal water sources. The water is purified through distillation, and it also contains electrolytes such as calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and potassium bicarbonate. The pH of this water when tested was 6.7.
Volvic: pH level 7.5
Volvic water is drawn from the heart of the Parc Naturel des Volcans d’Auvergne in central France, a protected environment. Volvic is bottled exclusively at its source, the Clairvic Spring.
VOSS: pH level 7.6
Voss water boasts an extremely low TDS (total dissolved solids). The water is bottled from a municipal water supply in Norway.
Zephyrhills: pH level 7.7
Zephyrhills is sourced from springs in Florida. It measured at a moderately alkaline 7.7.
*The pH tests performed were recorded manually and tested with the same electronic testing device, and they are not necessarily conclusive. However, they should be relatively close to accurate. It is important to know what type of water you are drinking and where it comes from. Even though many bottled waters taste similar, their mineral content, water sources, and pH levels may vary dramatically.