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Waiakea
Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water
AWI Score
Industry:29(4 sources)
Filtered through 14,000 feet of porous volcanic rock on the Mauna Loa volcano, naturally enriched with minerals and electrolytes.
Source
Natural Spring
Hilo, Hawaii
Price
$12.00/gal
$8-16/gallon
Packaging
PET Plastic
Value Ratio
6.0
QPR per dollar
Carbon Neutral CertifiedB Corp
Your Personalized AWI Breakdown
1 = Perfect1 (Perfect)100 (Worst)
Your Score: 42
Industry: 29
Purity23
Value100
Availability11
Sustainability49
Minerals13
Trust56
Decent option with trade-offs. value is the weakest dimension for your priorities.
QPR Score Breakdown
Quality
85Source Integrity
23/25
Mineral Profile
22/25
pH Balance
20/25
Taste Profile
20/25
Purity
78PFAS Levels
20/25
Microplastics
16/25
Heavy Metals
22/25
Other Contaminants
20/25
Resonance
52Environmental Impact
10/25
Ethical Sourcing
18/25
Packaging Sustainability
10/25
Corporate Transparency
14/25
Contaminant Analysis
| Contaminant | Level Found | EPA Limit | EWG Guideline | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFAS (Total) | 0 ppt | 4 ppt | 1 ppt | safe | Not detected |
| Microplastics | 3200 particles/L | No limit set | No guideline | caution | PET plastic packaging contributes to microplastic contamination |
Mineral Profile
Silica
35 mg/L
Beneficial range: 10-50 mg/L
Skin, hair, nail health
Calcium
5 mg/L
Beneficial range: 40-100 mg/L
Bone health
Magnesium
3 mg/L
Beneficial range: 10-50 mg/L
Heart health
Availability & Pricing
National Availability
widespread
Price Range
$8-16/gallon
Where to Find
Target, Whole Foods, Amazon, Costco
Data Sources: FDA Bottled Water Reports · Consumer Reports Testing · Year tested: 2025