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Highland Spring vs Buxton
Highland SpringUK (Scotland)Spring water · Still9.2/10vsBuxtonUK (England)Natural mineral water · Still9.7/10
UK (Scotland)Spring water · Still
UK (England)Natural mineral water · StillBuxton scores higher on the Waterphile Score (9.7 vs 9.2), so its published values sit closer to the ideal ranges. Buxton carries more dissolved minerals (TDS 280 vs 170 mg/L, as published), and Highland Spring is the lighter water. Highland Spring has less sodium (5.6 vs 24 mg/L).
| Per litre | Highland Spring | Buxton |
|---|---|---|
| Waterphile Score | 9.2 9/9 | 9.7 9/9 |
| pH | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| TDS | 170 mg/Ldry residue 180°C | 280 mg/Ldry residue 180°C |
| Calcium | 40.5 mg/L | 55 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 10.1 mg/L | 19 mg/L |
| Sodium | 5.6 mg/L | 24 mg/L |
| Potassium | 0.7 mg/L | 1 mg/L |
| Bicarbonate | 150 mg/L | 248 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 5.3 mg/L | 13 mg/L |
| Chloride | 6.1 mg/L | 37 mg/L |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 3.1 mg/L | <0.1 mg/L |
Sources (2)
- Highland Spring: highlandspring.com – average analysis at source; pH from highlandspring.com/our-water/ · checked 2026-10-25
- Buxton: buxtonwater.co.uk – Still Natural Mineral Water · checked 2026-10-25
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Values as published by each brand, per litre. Not medical advice.