World's Purest Mineral Water, AQUA Carpatica sets world record

October 8, 2026

Carpathian Mountains, Vatra Dornei, Suceava Cunty, Romania-- AQUA Carpatica, a Romanian brand of natural mineral water sourced from the Carpathian Mountains is extracted from protected, pristine aquifers in the Carpathian Mountains, it has virtually zero nitrates, setting the world record for the World's Purest Mineral Water, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

Key Characteristics

Nitrate-Free / Near-Zero: Famously advertised for having virtually zero or non-detectable nitrates.
Sodium-Free: Contains virtually no sodium, making it ideal for low-sodium diets.
Alkaline pH: The still spring water is naturally alkaline, with a pH around 8.2.
Minerals: Rich in natural electrolytes, including balanced amounts of calcium and magnesium.

AQUA Carpatica is a Romanian brand of natural mineral and spring water founded in 2010 by entrepreneur Jean Valvis and bottled by Carpathian Springs. (AI Overview)

Overview and History

Founder: Greek-Swiss businessman Jean Valvis, who previously created the Dorna brand, founded the parent company Carpathian Springs.
Launch: Introduced to the market in 2008–2010 under VALVIS Holding, quickly becoming a major player in Romania and internationally.
Partnership: In 2022, PepsiCo acquired a 20% stake in the brand to distribute it in Romania and Poland, with broader international expansion plans.

Source and Purity

Location: Sourced from the pristine Păltiniș spring located in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania.
Nitrate Levels: Known for having virtually zero or undetectable levels of nitrates due to the protected surrounding forest environment free of industrial and agricultural activity.
Composition: Naturally carbonated sparkling varieties absorb minerals (calcium and magnesium) from ancient subterranean strata, while still water is oligomineral and very low in sodium.

Products and Reach

Product Line: Includes naturally sparkling mineral water, still spring water, and flavored variants.
Global Presence: Exported to over 20 countries globally and recipient of numerous international awards for taste and purity.

Jean Valvis (born July 16, 1954, in Athens, Greece) is a businessman of Swiss and Greek citizenship. His name is related to two important multinational transactions: the sale of Dorna Apemin S.A. to Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company and The Coca-Cola Company in 2002, and the sale of Dorna Lactate to Lactalis Group in 2008.

In 2006, he invested in SC Viti-Pomicola Sâmburești and in 2009 he launched a range of wines under the following brands: Château Valvis, Domeniile Sâmburești and Sâmburel de Olt. (Wikipedia)

AQUA Carpatica is a Romanian brand of natural mineral and spring water founded in 2010 by entrepreneur Jean Valvis and bottled by Carpathian Springs.

Overview and History

Founder: Greek-Swiss businessman Jean Valvis, who previously created the Dorna brand, founded the parent company Carpathian Springs.
Launch: Introduced to the market in 2008–2010 under VALVIS Holding, quickly becoming a major player in Romania and internationally.
Partnership: In 2022, PepsiCo acquired a 20% stake in the brand to distribute it in Romania and Poland, with broader international expansion plans.

Source and Purity

Location: Sourced from the pristine Păltiniș spring located in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania.
Nitrate Levels: Known for having virtually zero or undetectable levels of nitrates due to the protected surrounding forest environment free of industrial and agricultural activity.
Composition: Naturally carbonated sparkling varieties absorb minerals (calcium and magnesium) from ancient subterranean strata, while still water is oligomineral and very low in sodium.

Products and Reach

Product Line: Includes naturally sparkling mineral water, still spring water, and flavored variants.

At AQUA Carpatica

we use state-of-art, enviromental friendly technology to responsibly source our waters.

We work directly with local authorities to enforce an environmental protection plan, ensuring that the land surrounding the springs is not influenced by any industrial activity or pollution. (AQUA Carpatica USA Inc.)

As an independent company, we are committed in providing a high quality product that fulfills all the requirements for a perfect drinking water. Any informed consumer in the world deserves to taste the purity of AQUA Carpatica springs. Through it’s unique design, pleasant taste, known health benefits, and our conscious respect for the environment, AQUA Carpatica is truly.

2021 – America Awards

AQUA Carpatica products received two medals at America Awards 2021:

AQUA Carpatica Natural Sparkling Mineral Water was awarded with Gold medal
AQUA Carpatica Natural Still Mineral Water was awarded with Silver medal

America Awards is a market-oriented competition that rewards good and excellent products for the American market and provides awarded brands with value and high visibility in America. Jury members are international (Asia- Europe- America) and are mainly from distribution and import companies (experienced professional Buyers). A few judges can be Beverage B to B journalists and Food and Beverage specialists. Final Ratings are between 1 and 5 for each product. A product with a rating between 3 and 4 is Silver Awarded. A product with a rating above 4 is Gold Awarded.

"Valvis Holding is launching Aqua Carpatica, a new mineral water brand. According to a press release, the new product is the purest mineral water in the world, a status certified following five years of studies on the Păltiniş natural mineral water source in the Ţara Dornelor region," Bursa.ro says.

The company has invested €12.5 million in state-of-the-art extraction and bottling technologies at its production facility in the commune of Panaci, located 20 km from Vatra Dornei. The facility has an annual capacity of 92 million liters and employs approximately 100 people."