Mountain Valley Spring Water Gallon
- Lab Tested
- Yes
- Contaminants
- 13
- Minerals
- 15
- Microplastics
- Low
- pH
- 8.2
- TDS
- 213 ppm
- Fluoride
- 0 mg/L
- PFAS Tested
- Yes
About
Mountain Valley Spring Water is a natural spring water sourced from the Ouachita Mountains. It offers hydration benefits, contains essential minerals like calcium and magnesium, and has a low sodium content
Score breakdown
How this water earned its 71/100.
- Lab report indexed · Indexed45/45
- Contaminants · 14 Flagged0/50
- Water source · Mountain Spring25/25
- Mineral preservation · No Mineral Stripping17/17
- Packaging material · Glass22/22
- Cap material · Plastic Snap7/7
- PFAS testing · Tested5/5
Lab reports
Independent testing data backing this product's score.
- Laboratory
- Symbio Laboratories
- Report date
- Jul 24, 2025
- Sample date
- Jul 14, 2025
- Methodology
- EPA 150.1, SM 2510 B, SM 2130 B, SM 2340 B, SM 2320 B, EPA 524.4, EPA 200.7, EPA 200.8, EPA 300.1, SM 9223B
Detected in lab report
- pH7.2 pH
- Total Dissolved Solids213.9 ppm
- Turbidity0.06 NTU
- Conductivity334.3 umhos/cm
- Hardness170.88 ppm
- Expanded Hardness171 ppm
- Grains per gallon9.98 Grains
- Alkalinity (as CaCO3)170.24 ppm
- Langelier Saturation Index-0.424
- Sodium Adsorption Ratio0.107
- Total THMs0.15 ppb
- Barium0.02 ppm
- Bicarbonate207 ppm
- Calcium58.22 ppm
- Carbonate0.152 ppm
- Chloride3.01 ppm
- Chloride-to-Sulfate Mass Ratio0.371
- Cobalt0.00007 ppm
- Fluoride0.2 ppm
- Lithium0.01 ppm
- Magnesium6.19 ppm
- Molybdenum0.00073 ppm
- Nickel0.00031 ppm
- Nitrate (as N)0.2 ppm
- Phosphorus0.04 ppm
Filtration & treatment
Contaminants
Arsenic
0.00016 mg/LCarcinogenicity, acute and chronic poisoning, neurotoxicity, skin lesions, cardiovascular disease, contamination risk
Legal limit: 0.01 · Health guideline: 0.000004
Barium
0.02 mg/LToxic if ingested or inhaled, can cause muscle weakness, cardiovascular effects, and respiratory paralysis, contamination risk
Legal limit: 2 · Health guideline: 0.7
Uranium
0.00021 pCi/LRadioactivity leading to radiation poisoning, heavy metal toxicity causing kidney damage, carcinogenic potential, environmental persistence.
Legal limit: 20 · Health guideline: 0.42
Bromoform
0.00015 µg/LToxicity, carcinogenic potential, respiratory irritation, central nervous system effects, environmental pollutant
· Health guideline: 100
Nickel
0.00031 mg/LAllergic contact dermatitis, respiratory sensitization, carcinogenic potential upon inhalation, systemic toxicity if ingested in large amounts
Legal limit: 0.1 · Health guideline: 0.1
Cadmium
0.00008 mg/LHeavy metal toxicity, nephrotoxicity, carcinogenicity, bioaccumulation, regulatory restrictions
Legal limit: 0.005 · Health guideline: 0.00004
Thallium
0.00001 mg/LHighly toxic, carcinogenic potential, neurotoxicity, organ damage, fatal poisoning
Legal limit: 0.002 · Health guideline: 0.0001
Selenium
0.00219 mg/LToxicity at high doses leading to selenosis, gastrointestinal symptoms, hair loss, nail brittleness
Legal limit: 0.05 · Health guideline: 0.03
Chromium (Total)
0.00788 mg/LPotential toxicity from hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) forms, occupational inhalation toxicity, contamination risk if Cr6+ present, ingestion toxicity possible only with contaminated forms
Legal limit: 0.1 · Health guideline: 0.05
Cobalt
0.00007 mg/LRespiratory sensitization, skin sensitization, carcinogenic potential, toxicity with inhalation or ingestion in excess, systemic toxicity
Microplastics
0.018Environmental persistence, contamination of food and water, potential ingestion toxicity, bioaccumulation, potential endocrine disruption
Strontium
0.11 mg/LPotential toxicity with excessive ingestion, possible interference with calcium metabolism, contamination risk from radioactive isotopes in certain contexts
· Health guideline: 4
Nitrate (as NO₃⁻–N)
0.2 mg/LPotential formation of nitrosamines under acidic conditions, ingestion toxicity at high levels, methemoglobinemia risk in infants, contamination risk in drinking water
Legal limit: 10 · Health guideline: 0.14
Minerals & nutrients
Chloride
3.01 mg/LSupports electrolyte balance, acid-base homeostasis, and proper nerve and muscle function
Sulfate
8.12 mg/LEffective cleansing and foaming agent in personal care products
Silica
13.68 mg/LPrevents clumping and improves texture in powdered products
Fluoride
0.2 mg/LPrevents dental caries, strengthens tooth enamel
Calcium
58.22 mg/LSupports bone health, muscle contraction, nerve signaling
Magnesium
6.19 mg/LSupports muscle and nerve function, contributes to bone health, involved in enzymatic reactions
Potassium
1.1 mg/LSupports electrolyte balance, helps regulate blood pressure, essential for nerve and muscle function
Sodium
3.23 mg/LEssential electrolyte, supports nerve transmission, aids fluid balance
Boron
0.00736 mg/LSupports bone health, hormone regulation, cognitive function, anti-inflammatory effects
Molybdenum
0.00073 mg/LEssential cofactor for enzymes, supports metabolic processes, antioxidant functions
Lithium
0.01 mg/LMood stabilization and prevention of manic/depressive episodes at therapeutic doses; neuroprotective effects including potential protection against Alzheimer's disease; may support cognitive function at low doses; preliminary evidence for aiding alcohol cessation
Phosphorus
0.04Supports bone and teeth health, energy production, and cellular signaling
Bicarbonate
207Leavening agent in baking, acid neutralizer, pH buffer
Titanium
0.00078Carbonate
0.152Enhances cleaning efficiency by softening water, boosts detergent performance, biodegradable