Poland Spring Spring Water

Description

Poland Spring Spring Water is a natural bottled water sourced from the pristine springs of Maine. It is rich in minerals beneficial for hydration, but risks may include potential contamination and environmental concerns related to plastic waste.

Contaminants

• Barium

  0.0055 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.

• Fluoride

  0.21 mg/L

  Can cause dental and skeletal fluorosis, affecting teeth and bone health, and may potentially impact cognitive development in children.

• Nitrate-N

  0.69 mg/L

  High levels of nitrate in drinking water can cause methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) in infants and may be associated with increased cancer risk in adults.

• Bromide

  0.012 mg/day

  At very high doses, bromide can cause neurological effects

• Sulfate

  6.4 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.

• Gross Alpha

  1.59 pCi/L

  Internal tissue damage and increased cancer risk due to their ionizing nature when ingested or inhaled.

• Gross Beta

  1.72 pCi/L

  Internal tissue damage, increased cancer risk, and potential harm to the thyroid.

• Radium 226/228

  0.758 pCi/L

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

• Bromate

  0.0011 mg/L

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

Ingredients & Minerals

• Calcium

  11 mg/L

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

• Chloride

  14 mg/L

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

• Magnesium

  1.9 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

• Manganese

  0.0046 mg/L

  Essential for enzyme function, bone health, antioxidant defense, metabolism of nutrients

• Potassium

  1 mg/L

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

• Sodium

  9.3 mg/L

  Essential electrolyte, supports nerve function, maintains fluid balance