Deer Park
Expert Summary
Budget-friendly Mid-Atlantic spring water that provides basic hydration with a flat performance profile.
How This Score Was Calculated
The PHI Score for Deer Park (4.8/10) is a composite of four independently weighted pillars evaluated through third-party lab testing, corporate disclosure analysis, and environmental lifecycle assessments.
30%
Recovery & Performance
25%
Eco-Packaging
25%
Microplastic Testing
20%
Corporate Ethics
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deer Park a good bottled water?
Deer Park is ranked #22 of 50 with a score of 4.8/10. Exercise caution — Budget-friendly Mid-Atlantic spring water that provides basic hydration with a flat performance profile.
How was Deer Park ranked on BestBottledWater.org?
Deer Park received a PHI Score of 4.8/10 across four weighted criteria: Recovery & Performance Testing (30%), Eco-Packaging Metrics (25%), Microplastic Testing (25%), and Corporate Ethics Audit (20%). This placed it at rank #22 out of 50 brands evaluated in the 2026 annual index.
Does Deer Park have microplastics?
Yes. Deer Park carries a High Microplastic Risk rating from independent testing. This is commonly caused by screw-cap friction shedding (plastic particles shed each time the bottle is opened) and PET bottle wall leaching during warehouse storage and transport, especially when bottles are exposed to heat.