Gelson's Spring Water Glass Bottle
by Gelson's
- Lab Tested
- Yes
- Contaminants
- 4
- Minerals
- 5
- Microplastics
- Low
- pH
- 6.9
- TDS
- 100 ppm
- Fluoride
- 0 mg/L
- PFAS Tested
- Yes
About
Gelson's Spring Water is a natural mineral water sourced from pristine springs. It provides hydration and essential minerals but can pose risks if not properly sourced or stored, potentially containing contaminants or leading to dehydration if consumed in excess.
Score breakdown
How this water earned its 71/100.
- Lab report indexed · Indexed45/45
- Contaminants · 4 Flagged0/50
- Water source · Mountain Spring25/25
- Mineral preservation · No Mineral Stripping17/17
- Packaging material · Glass22/22
- Cap material · Aluminum Screw7/7
- PFAS testing · Tested5/5
Lab reports
Independent testing data backing this product's score.
Filtration & treatment
Contaminants
Gross Beta
0.808 pCi/LInternal tissue damage, increased cancer risk, and potential harm to the thyroid.
Legal limit: 4
Radium 228
0.501 pCi / LRadioactivity, carcinogenic potential, radiation poisoning risk, contamination hazard
Legal limit: 5 · Health guideline: 0.05
Radium 226
0.845 pCi / LRadioactive contamination, high radiotoxicity, carcinogenicity, bone deposition leading to bone cancer, radiation sickness
Legal limit: 5 · Health guideline: 0.05
Nitrate (as NO₃⁻–N)
0.18 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
4.3 mg/LSupports electrolyte balance, acid-base homeostasis, and proper nerve and muscle function
Silica
43 mg/LPrevents clumping and improves texture in powdered products
Calcium
10 mg/LSupports bone health, muscle contraction, nerve signaling
Magnesium
5.1 mg/LSupports muscle and nerve function, contributes to bone health, involved in enzymatic reactions
Sodium
7 mg/LEssential electrolyte, supports nerve transmission, aids fluid balance