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Mountain Valley
Mountain Valley Spring Water
AWI Score
Industry:8(4 sources)
Sourced from a protected spring in the Ouachita Mountains, flowing through granite-based aquifers for over 3,500 years.
Source
Natural Spring
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Price
$8.50/gal
$6-12/gallon
Packaging
Glass Bottle
Value Ratio
11.1
QPR per dollar
NSF CertifiedSQF Level 3
Your Personalized AWI Breakdown
1 = Perfect1 (Perfect)100 (Worst)
Your Score: 23
Industry: 8
Purity8
Value87
Availability11
Sustainability10
Minerals5
Trust16
Strong match. Mountain Valley Spring Water scores well on mineral content but could improve on value.
QPR Score Breakdown
Quality
97Source Integrity
25/25
Mineral Profile
24/25
pH Balance
24/25
Taste Profile
24/25
Purity
93PFAS Levels
24/25
Microplastics
25/25
Heavy Metals
22/25
Other Contaminants
22/25
Resonance
91Environmental Impact
22/25
Ethical Sourcing
24/25
Packaging Sustainability
23/25
Corporate Transparency
22/25
Contaminant Analysis
| Contaminant | Level Found | EPA Limit | EWG Guideline | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFAS (Total) | 0 ppt | 4 ppt | 1 ppt | safe | Not detected |
| Lead | 0.1 ppb | 15 ppb | 0.5 ppb | safe | Minimal levels detected |
| Arsenic | 0.2 ppb | 10 ppb | 0.004 ppb | caution | Trace levels above EWG guideline |
Mineral Profile
Calcium
68 mg/L
Beneficial range: 40-100 mg/L
Bone health, muscle function
Magnesium
8 mg/L
Beneficial range: 10-50 mg/L
Heart health, energy production
Silica
40 mg/L
Beneficial range: 10-50 mg/L
Skin, hair, nail health
Availability & Pricing
National Availability
widespread
Price Range
$6-12/gallon
Where to Find
Whole Foods, Sprouts, Online, Natural grocers
Data Sources: FDA Bottled Water Reports · Independent Lab Testing · NSF International · Year tested: 2025