Essentia Water Ionized Alkaline Water
Summary
Essentia Water Ionized Alkaline Water scores 30/100. Independent testing found PFAS (forever chemicals) and Total Trihalomethanes (THMs) — both linked to long-term endocrine disruption, immune impacts, and elevated cancer risk. Despite a clean mineral profile, the presence of PFAS plus the plastic bottle packaging materially undermines its hydration value.
At a glance
Contaminants 3
Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing
PFAS (Forever Chemicals) Detected High
Detected at a high level — at or above health-based exposure limits. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances detected. PFAS persist in the body and environment and are linked to immune suppression, hormonal disruption, and increased cancer risk.
Independent third-party testing.
Lead Detected Trace
Detected only in trace amounts near the detection limit — far below health-based exposure limits set by regulators such as the FDA, EPA, and EFSA. Not a meaningful health concern at normal use. Lead not detected — reflects exceptional source water quality.
Independent third-party testing.
Arsenic Detected Trace
Detected only in trace amounts near the detection limit — far below health-based exposure limits set by regulators such as the FDA, EPA, and EFSA. Not a meaningful health concern at normal use. Arsenic not detected — reflects exceptional source water quality.
Independent third-party testing.
Key ingredients 12
Total TrihalomethanesBad
Total Trihalomethanes detected — chronic exposure is linked to reproductive harm and increased cancer risk.
See more about Total Trihalomethanes →Bromate0.8 µg/LBad
Bromate detected at 0.8 µg/L, above EWG's strict health guideline of 0.1 µg/L; below the EPA legal limit of 10 µg/L.
See more about Bromate →Calcium1 mg/LGood
Calcium at 1 mg/L — beneficial mineral that supports hydration and electrolyte balance.
See more about Calcium →Magnesium0.5 mg/LGood
Magnesium at 0.5 mg/L — beneficial mineral that supports hydration and electrolyte balance.
See more about Magnesium →Potassium0.2 mg/LGood
Potassium at 0.2 mg/L — beneficial mineral that supports hydration and electrolyte balance.
See more about Potassium →Sodium6 mg/LGood
Sodium at 6 mg/L — supports electrolyte balance at this level.
See more about Sodium →Chloride2 mg/LGood
Chloride at 2 mg/L — supports electrolyte balance at this level.
See more about Chloride →Sulfate1 mg/LGood
Sulfate at 1 mg/L — supports electrolyte balance at this level.
See more about Sulfate →Silica1 mg/LGood
Silica at 1 mg/L — beneficial mineral that supports hydration and electrolyte balance.
See more about Silica →Bicarbonate30 mg/LVery Good
Bicarbonate at 30 mg/L — beneficial mineral that supports hydration and electrolyte balance.
See more about Bicarbonate →FluorideVery Good
Fluoride not detected — reflects exceptional source water quality.
See more about Fluoride →Nitrate (as NO3)Very Good
Nitrate (as NO3) not detected — reflects exceptional source water quality.
See more about Nitrate (as NO3) →Processing
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