Berkshire Springs Gallon
- Lab Tested
- Yes
- Contaminants
- 3
- Minerals
- 11
- Microplastics
- High
- pH
- 7.6
- TDS
- 75 ppm
- Fluoride
- 0 mg/L
- PFAS Tested
- Yes
About
Berkshire Springs is a bottled spring water product that promotes hydration and essential mineral intake. It is low in calories and free from sugars, but potential risks include contamination if not properly sourced or stored.
Score breakdown
How this water earned its 65/100.
- Lab report indexed · Indexed45/45
- Contaminants · 5 Flagged0/50
- Water source · Mountain Spring25/25
- Mineral preservation · No Mineral Stripping17/17
- Packaging material · Plastic (Certified No Plastic)12/22
- Cap material · Plastic Snap7/7
- PFAS testing · Tested5/5
Lab reports
Independent testing data backing this product's score.
Contaminants
Gross Beta
1.75 pCi/LInternal tissue damage, increased cancer risk, and potential harm to the thyroid.
Legal limit: 4
Radon
278.8 pCi/LLung cancer, radioactive exposure, respiratory hazards
· Health guideline: 1.5
Radium 228
0.447 pCi / LRadioactivity, carcinogenic potential, radiation poisoning risk, contamination hazard
Legal limit: 5 · Health guideline: 0.05
Minerals & nutrients
Bromide
0.006 mg/LSulfate
6.4 mg/LEffective cleansing and foaming agent in personal care products
Silica
14 mg/LPrevents clumping and improves texture in powdered products
Calcium
23 mg/LSupports bone health, muscle contraction, nerve signaling
Magnesium
8 mg/LSupports muscle and nerve function, contributes to bone health, involved in enzymatic reactions
Potassium
2.7 mg/LSupports electrolyte balance, helps regulate blood pressure, essential for nerve and muscle function
Sodium
2 mg/LEssential electrolyte, supports nerve transmission, aids fluid balance
Copper
0.004 mg/LEssential trace mineral, supports enzymatic functions, iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, and neurological health
Nitrate (as NO₃⁻–N)
0.12 mg/LDietary nitrate can contribute to nitric oxide production supporting vascular function
Zinc
0.008 mgSupports immune system, wound healing, enzyme function, and growth
Chloride
2.1 mg/LSupports electrolyte balance, acid-base homeostasis, and proper nerve and muscle function