Walmart Great Value Spring Water

Description

Walmart Great Value Spring Water is naturally sourced water that provides hydration and essential minerals. It is free from calories and sugars, making it a healthy choice. However, improper storage may lead to contamination risks from plastic leaching.

Contaminants

• Bromate

  0.002 mg/L

  Associated with an increased risk of cancer, particularly thyroid and kidney cancers

• Radium 226/228

  1 pCi/L

  Increased cancer risk, especially bone cancer, due to its radioactivity when ingested.

• Barium

  0.029 mg/L

  Can lead to increased blood pressure, heart and nervous system problems, and long-term exposure may cause severe health effects like kidney damage and impacts on other organs.

• Nitrate

  0.9 mg/L

  High levels of nitrate in drinking water can cause methemoglobinemia, or "blue baby syndrome," in infants, a condition that reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen . Long-term exposure to elevated nitrate levels has been associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, thyroid dysfunction, and potential reproductive issues .​

• Sulfate

  4.5 mg/L

  Can cause diarrhea, especially in infants and unaccustomed individuals, pose risks to susceptible populations, and are subject to ongoing regulatory evaluation due to potential health effects.

Ingredients & Minerals

• Calcium

  20 mg/L

  Supports bone health, essential for muscle function, vital for nerve transmission, important for cardiovascular health

• Chloride

  10.9 mg/L

  Essential electrolyte, supports fluid balance, supports nervous system function, supports muscle function

• Magnesium

  6.6 mg/L

  Supports energy metabolism, improves muscle and nerve function, promotes bone health, helps regulate blood pressure, may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, supports cardiovascular health

• Potassium

  1 mg/L

  Supports cardiovascular health, helps regulate blood pressure, essential for nerve and muscle function, reduces risk of stroke

• Sodium

  8 mg/L

  Essential electrolyte, supports nerve function, maintains fluid balance