Poland Spring Water Gallon
- Lab Tested
- Yes
- Contaminants
- 7
- Minerals
- 10
- Microplastics
- High
- pH
- 7.6
- TDS
- 76 ppm
- Fluoride
- 0 mg/L
- PFAS Tested
- No
About
Poland Spring Water is a natural spring water source enriched with minerals, promoting hydration and health. It is free from calories and sugars, making it a healthy beverage option; however, it may carry risks of microplastics or environmental contaminants if not properly sourced.
Score breakdown
How this water earned its 56/100.
- Lab report indexed · Indexed45/45
- Contaminants · 10 Flagged0/50
- Water source · Mountain Spring25/25
- Mineral preservation · No Mineral Stripping17/17
- Packaging material · Plastic2/22
- Cap material · Plastic Snap7/7
- PFAS testing · Unknown0/5
Lab reports
Independent testing data backing this product's score.
Filtration & treatment
Contaminants
Gross Alpha
1.405 pCi/LInternal tissue damage and increased cancer risk due to their ionizing nature when ingested or inhaled.
Legal limit: 15
Gross Beta
0.955 pCi/LInternal tissue damage, increased cancer risk, and potential harm to the thyroid.
Legal limit: 4
Radium 226/228
0.322 pCi/LRadiation exposure, carcinogenicity, bone cancer, organ damage, radiation sickness
Legal limit: 5 · Health guideline: 0.1
Barium
0.006 mg/LToxic if ingested or inhaled, can cause muscle weakness, cardiovascular effects, and respiratory paralysis, contamination risk
Legal limit: 2 · Health guideline: 0.7
Chloramine
0.025 mg/LRespiratory irritation, skin irritation, potential formation of harmful disinfection by-products, possible toxic effects at high levels
Legal limit: 4 · Health guideline: 3
Bromate
0.0011 mg/LCarcinogenicity, genotoxicity, regulatory restriction, ingestion toxicity
Legal limit: 0.01 · Health guideline: 0.0001
Chlorine
0.025 mg/LRespiratory irritation, skin irritation, eye irritation, corrosive effects, toxic by inhalation, potential for release of toxic chlorine gas
Legal limit: 4
Minerals & nutrients
Bromide
0.0083 mg/LChloride
8.5 mg/LSupports electrolyte balance, acid-base homeostasis, and proper nerve and muscle function
Sulfate
5.25 mg/LEffective cleansing and foaming agent in personal care products
Fluoride
0.105 mg/LPrevents dental caries, strengthens tooth enamel
Nitrate (as NO₃⁻)
0.86 mg/LUsed as a food preservative to inhibit microbial growth, supports plant nutrition and growth
Calcium
7.6 mg/LSupports bone health, muscle contraction, nerve signaling
Magnesium
1.61 mg/LSupports muscle and nerve function, contributes to bone health, involved in enzymatic reactions
Potassium
0.99 mg/LSupports electrolyte balance, helps regulate blood pressure, essential for nerve and muscle function
Sodium
5.6 mg/LEssential electrolyte, supports nerve transmission, aids fluid balance
Manganese
0.0034 mg/LSupports antioxidant enzyme function, bone development, and metabolism