Mountain Valley Spring Water Aluminum Can
- Lab Tested
- Yes
- Contaminants
- 5
- Minerals
- 15
- Microplastics
- Moderate
- pH
- 8.2
- TDS
- 202 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. However, improper storage may lead to contamination risks if exposed to direct sunlight or chemicals.
Score breakdown
How this water earned its 61/100.
- Lab report indexed · Indexed45/45
- Contaminants · 8 Flagged2/50
- Water source · Mountain Spring25/25
- Mineral preservation · No Mineral Stripping17/17
- Packaging material · Aluminum (Can)10/22
- Cap material · Leaching Cap0/7
- PFAS testing · Tested5/5
Lab reports
Independent testing data backing this product's score.
- Laboratory
- Microbac Laboratories
- Report date
- Apr 8, 2026
- Sample date
- Mar 30, 2026
- Methodology
- EPA 150.1, SM 2510 B, EPA 180.1, SM 2340 B, SM 2320 B, EPA 524.2, EPA 200.7, EPA 200.8, EPA 300.0, SM 9223B
Detected in lab report
- pH8.2 pH
- Total Dissolved Solids202 mg/L
- Turbidity0.15 NTU
- Hardness168 mg/L
- Expanded Hardness167.6 mg/L
- Grains per gallon9.79 Grains
- Alkalinity (as CaCO3)170 mg/L
- Langelier Saturation Index0.56
- Sodium Adsorption Ratio0.11
- Barium0.0148 mg/L
- Bicarbonate204.14 mg/L
- Boron0.00736 mg/L
- Calcium56.4 mg/L
- Carbonate1.49 mg/L
- Chloride2.85 mg/L
- Chloride-to-Sulfate Mass Ratio0.38
- Chromium (Total)0.00788 mg/L
- Fluoride0.114 mg/L
- Lithium0.0126 mg/L
- Magnesium6.47 mg/L
- Nitrate (as N)0.032 mg/L
- Phosphorus0.0418 mg/L
- Potassium1.12 mg/L
- Silica14 mg/L
- Sodium3.31 mg/L
Filtration & treatment
Contaminants
Barium
0.0148 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
0.000234 pCi/LRadioactivity leading to radiation poisoning, heavy metal toxicity causing kidney damage, carcinogenic potential, environmental persistence.
Legal limit: 20 · Health guideline: 0.42
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
Microplastics
0.018Environmental persistence, contamination of food and water, potential ingestion toxicity, bioaccumulation, potential endocrine disruption
Nitrate (as NO₃⁻–N)
0.032 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
2.85 mg/LSupports electrolyte balance, acid-base homeostasis, and proper nerve and muscle function
Sulfate
7.45 mg/LEffective cleansing and foaming agent in personal care products
Silica
14 mg/LPrevents clumping and improves texture in powdered products
Fluoride
0.114 mg/LPrevents dental caries, strengthens tooth enamel
Calcium
56.4 mg/LSupports bone health, muscle contraction, nerve signaling
Magnesium
6.47 mg/LSupports muscle and nerve function, contributes to bone health, involved in enzymatic reactions
Potassium
1.12 mg/LSupports electrolyte balance, helps regulate blood pressure, essential for nerve and muscle function
Sodium
3.31 mg/LEssential electrolyte, supports nerve transmission, aids fluid balance
Boron
0.00736 mg/LSupports bone health, hormone regulation, cognitive function, anti-inflammatory effects
Lithium
0.0126 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
0.0418Supports bone and teeth health, energy production, and cellular signaling
Strontium
0.103 mg/LMay support bone density when used as specific salts under medical supervision
Bicarbonate
204.1Leavening agent in baking, acid neutralizer, pH buffer
Titanium
0.00078Carbonate
1.49Enhances cleaning efficiency by softening water, boosts detergent performance, biodegradable