Poland Spring Water Jug
- Lab Tested
- Yes
- Contaminants
- 7
- Minerals
- 10
- Microplastics
- High
- pH
- 6.85
- TDS
- 55 ppm
- Fluoride
- 0.9 mg/L
- PFAS Tested
- No
About
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.
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 Screw7/7
- 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
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
Nitrate (as NO₃⁻–N)
0.86 mg/LDietary nitrate can contribute to nitric oxide production supporting vascular function