Expert says Liquid Death canned water is ‘dangerous.’ Is it?

Photo by@oasiswaterapp/TikTok

What’s in a name? According to an official account for water quality app Oasis, canned water Liquid Death is aptly titled.

In a new video uploaded by the TikTok account Oasis (@oasiswaterapp), a spokesperson for the app claims that the bottled water brand Liquid Death is actually dangerous for consumption.

The video, which has received more than 664,000 views on the platform, accuses Liquid Death of having excessive levels of PFAS, elevated chromium, and nitrate content.

“Isn’t it kind of bizarre that a water company would call itself Liquid Death when water is literally the essence of life?” he says in the video. “Turns out, it’s a fitting name. Liquid Death was found to have forever chemicals, or PFAS, high chromium levels and nitrate levels, along with thousands of microplastics that leech in from the can. I guess it is an accurate brand name after all.”

Is Liquid Death water unsafe to drink?

Despite what is said in the video, Liquid Death claims it is more than safe to drink According to the company’s most recent water quality report, any contaminants are well below the safety levels for water quality as provided by the Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration.

The only noticeable change for consumers? The company has shifted its water source from the Austrian Alps to a spring in Virginia.

The water brand has been deemed safe for drinking by isitbadforyou.com, a website that offers insights from certified medical professionals and nutrition experts on products available for purchase.

Since the Oasis is an app that requires a subscription, with all data accessible only to those who pay, it's uncertain if the app recognizes the safety guidelines set by the EPA and FDA regarding the amount of contaminants in bottled water.

Why is water allowed to have any level of contaminants?

The majority of water supplies in the U.S. are at risk of contamination from farming and industrial activities through the flow of water off these areas, indicating that even the cleanest water source can become polluted before it is available for human use, as stated by the EPA.

Without exposure to runoff from farming and industry, water treatment processes can also introduce pollutants into water sources. Even water directly from the earth can pose health risks for consumption. This is due to the soil and ground having elevated levels of pollutants. Water that travels through rocks and soil can absorb naturally present minerals such as arsenic.

Viewers weigh in

Several viewers were quick to question the nature of the video claiming that Liquid Death is unsafe to drink.

“Can you provide links to supporting evidence?” one commenter wrote.

“I don’t believe you. That water smacks and taste cleannnnnnn,” another viewer shared.

“Their source is ‘Trust me bro, my app said so,’” a commenter wrote.

Others wrote that the video was enough to put them off drinking the water brand.

“Lmfao I knew it it was no way I was going to actually drink something called Liquid Death,” one commenter wrote.

“NOT LIQUID DEATH,” another commenter wrote. “They have great marketing I won’t lie, but it’s super overpriced. I guess it’s goodbye.”

“Bro what 800% chromium?” a commenter wrote. “I’ve drank packs of this never again crazy how they make it seem healthy.”