Aqua Carpatica Spring Water Glass Bottle
Summary
Aqua Carpatica scores 84/100 — sourced from Patinis Spring in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania at pH 8.3. Updated lab analysis found trace barium, uranium, lithium, fluoride, and a nitrate reading roughly 3x the health guideline, dropping the previous score from 92. Mineral profile (calcium, magnesium, silica) remains strong.
At a glance
Key ingredients 14
BariumGood
Barium detected at trace level (8 µg/L), well below typical safety concerns.
See more about Barium →Uranium0.6 µg/LBad
Uranium detected at 0.6 µg/L, above EWG's strict health guideline of 0.43 µg/L; below the EPA legal limit of 30 µg/L.
See more about Uranium →Fluoride0.045 mg/LGood
Fluoride detected at 0.045 mg/L, below EWG's strict health guideline of 0.7 mg/L.
See more about Fluoride →Nitrate1.86 mg/LBad
Nitrate (as NO3) detected at 1.86 mg/L, above EWG's strict health guideline of 0.62 mg/L; below the EPA legal limit of 44 mg/L.
See more about Nitrate →LithiumGood
Lithium detected at trace level (7.71 µg/L), well below typical safety concerns.
See more about Lithium →SodiumGood
Sodium is an essential electrolyte for nerve transmission and fluid balance. Naturally occurring in mineral water at moderate levels. Reported value: 1.4 mg/L.
See more about Sodium →ChlorideGood
Chloride supports electrolyte balance, acid-base homeostasis, and proper nerve and muscle function. Reported value: 0.27 mg/L.
See more about Chloride →BoronGood
Boron supports bone health, hormone regulation, and cognitive function at trace levels. Reported value: 0.00278 mg/L.
See more about Boron →SilicaGood
Silica is a trace mineral that supports connective tissue health and skin elasticity. Naturally present in mineral water. Reported value: 7.85 mg/L.
See more about Silica →StrontiumGood
Strontium may support bone density at trace levels naturally found in spring water. Reported value: 0.0525 mg/L.
See more about Strontium →SulfateGood
Sulfate is naturally occurring and contributes to taste; moderate amounts are well tolerated. Reported value: 5.83 mg/L.
See more about Sulfate →CalciumVery Good
Calcium supports bone health, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission. Naturally present in mineral water indicates a high-quality source. Reported value: 46.6 mg/L.
See more about Calcium →MagnesiumVery Good
Magnesium is an essential mineral that supports numerous biochemical reactions in the body, energy production, and muscle relaxation. Reported value: 15.1 mg/L.
See more about Magnesium →PotassiumGood
Potassium is a critical electrolyte that aids heart function, nerve transmission, and fluid balance. Reported value: 1.27 mg/L.
See more about Potassium →Processing
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