Trader Joe's Mountain Spring Water Plastic Bottle

About

Trader Joe's Mountain Spring Water is sourced from natural springs, offering pure hydration with essential minerals. Drinking adequate water can improve overall health, but beware of potential contaminants if not properly sourced.

Score breakdown

How this water earned its 78/100.

• Lab report indexed · Indexed45/45
• Contaminants · 4 Flagged37/50
• Water source · Spring25/25
• Mineral preservation · No Mineral Stripping17/17
• Packaging material · Plastic2/22
• Cap material · Plastic Screw7/7
• PFAS testing · Unknown0/5

Lab reports

Independent testing data backing this product's score.

• 📄Trader Joe's Benton Water Report 2017

Contaminants

• Barium

  0.055 mg/L

  Toxic if ingested or inhaled, can cause muscle weakness, cardiovascular effects, and respiratory paralysis, contamination risk

  Legal limit: 2 · Health guideline: 0.7

Minerals & nutrients

• Bromide

  0.011 mg/L

• Chloride

  2.1 mg/L

  Supports electrolyte balance, acid-base homeostasis, and proper nerve and muscle function

• Sulfate

  3.7 mg/L

  Effective cleansing and foaming agent in personal care products

• Fluoride

  0.072 mg/L

  Prevents dental caries, strengthens tooth enamel

• Calcium

  39 mg/L

  Supports bone health, muscle contraction, nerve signaling

• Magnesium

  4.7 mg/L

  Supports muscle and nerve function, contributes to bone health, involved in enzymatic reactions

• Potassium

  1.2 mg/L

  Supports electrolyte balance, helps regulate blood pressure, essential for nerve and muscle function

• Sodium

  2.8 mg/L

  Essential electrolyte, supports nerve transmission, aids fluid balance

• Nitrate (as NO₃⁻–N)

  Dietary nitrate can contribute to nitric oxide production supporting vascular function

Sources

• Trader Joe's Benton Water Report 2017