AQUA Carpatica

AQUA Carpatica, natural mineral water from the Romanian Carpathians

AQUA Carpatica is a natural mineral water brand available in two varieties: sparkling and still. Both come from protected springs located in the Carpathian Mountains in Romania, an area the company describes as the last wild forest of Europe, with no agricultural or industrial activity in its surroundings. The company sells its products in the United Kingdom and offers a store locator on its website.

Two springs, two waters

The company distinguishes its range by the origin of each water. The natural sparkling mineral water is drawn from the protected Paltinis Spring, in the village of Panaci, and is bottled at the surface. According to the brand, its carbonation is natural, generated by ancient subterranean volcanoes: more than 200 metres underground, a layer of metamorphic rock protects the water as it mixes with underground carbon dioxide, giving it its natural effervescence.

The natural still mineral water comes from the protected Bajenaru Spring, also in Panaci, in the heart of the Romanian Carpathians. The company states that it is extracted responsibly to preserve its mineral content, balanced pH and taste.

Stated characteristics of each variety

Natural sparkling water

• Naturally carbonated at the source, not artificially added.
• Nitrate-free and with no trace of chemical pollutants, according to the brand.
• Naturally low in sodium.
• Rich in electrolytes.
• Provides nearly 39% of the adult daily requirement for calcium and 26% of the magnesium requirement per litre.
• Rich in bicarbonates.
• 40 years of natural filtration through volcanic rock.
• BPA-free bottles, 100% recyclable and Kosher certified.

Natural still water

• Very low nitrate content (0.6 mg/L).
• Very low in sodium (0.6 mg/L).
• Naturally alkaline (pH 7.8).
• Low mineral content.
• Natural electrolytes.
• BPA-free bottles, 100% recyclable and Kosher certified.

Specific format for children

The brand sells a children's version of the still water, AQUA Carpatica Kids, presented in a bottle with a spill-proof sippy cap designed for small hands. The safety cap prevents water from spilling onto the child's clothes, and the colourful design aims to make drinking water easier and more fun. The company states that this variety has a very low nitrate content (0.6 mg/L), low mineral content (calcium 50.1 mg/L and magnesium 15.5 mg/L), is suitable for low-sodium diets and is appropriate for the daily hydration of little ones. It also has Kosher certification and BPA-free, 100% recyclable bottles.

Target audiences

The brand's information associates its waters with different consumer profiles: pregnant women, babies and toddlers in the case of the still, low-nitrate varieties; people with high blood pressure or those on low-sodium diets; health-conscious consumers or organic food lovers; and people with an active lifestyle looking to replenish electrolytes. The low-mineral still water is also indicated as suitable for preparing baby formula.

Distribution in the United Kingdom

The brand's UK website includes a store locator and directs shoppers to three retail chains: Ocado, Amazon and Tesco. The company maintains a contact office at The Charter Building, Charter Place, Uxbridge, Greater London, UB8 1JG.

Location and contact

The Charter Building, Charter Place, Uxbridge Greater London, UB8 1JG · Phone: 01895 549041 · Email: info@aquacarpatica.co.uk