The Mountain Valley Spring Water

Common questions

Is The Mountain Valley Spring Water healthy?

The Mountain Valley Spring Water scores 95/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Mountain Valley Spring Water scores 95/100.

Has The Mountain Valley Spring Water been lab-tested?

Yes. The Mountain Valley Spring Water carries an independent laboratory panel from Independent third-party laboratory testing covering 4 contaminants (including Barium, Uranium, Fluoride) — the full results are on this page.

How processed is The Mountain Valley Spring Water?

The Mountain Valley Spring Water is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

How does The Mountain Valley Spring Water compare to other water bottles?

The Mountain Valley Spring Water ranks #2 of 38 water bottles in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Icelandic Glacial Water at 97/100.

Which ingredients drive The Mountain Valley Spring Water's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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The Mountain Valley Spring Water

Mountain Valley
Scout Pick Lab tested
95 Excellent
$41.25 · 333 ml · $0.30 / fluid ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 8
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Primo Water Corporation
Category Water Bottles
Summary

Mountain Valley Spring Water scores 95/100. Naturally sourced and bottled at the spring, with a strong calcium-bicarbonate-silica mineral profile. Independent third-party lab testing returned non-detect for heavy metals — no detectable lead, arsenic, or other toxic metals — a rare and standout result among bottled waters.

Contaminants 4

Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing

Barium
14.8 µg/L
Trace

Detected at a trace level. Barium detected at trace level (14.8 µg/L), well below typical safety concerns.

Independent third-party laboratory testing.

Uranium
0.2 µg/L
Trace

Detected at a trace level. Uranium detected at 0.2 µg/L, below EWG's strict health guideline of 0.43 µg/L.

Independent third-party laboratory testing.

Fluoride
0.114 mg/L
Trace

Detected at a trace level. Fluoride detected at 0.114 mg/L, below EWG's strict health guideline of 0.7 mg/L.

Independent third-party laboratory testing.

Strontium
0.103 mg/L
Trace

Detected at a trace level. Strontium at 0.103 mg/L — naturally-occurring trace mineral with potential health benefits at this level.

Independent third-party laboratory testing.

Key ingredients 9

Calcium67 mg/L
Very Good

Calcium at 67 mg/L — beneficial mineral that supports hydration and electrolyte balance.

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Bicarbonate204 mg/L
Very Good

Bicarbonate at 204 mg/L — beneficial mineral that supports hydration and electrolyte balance.

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Magnesium7.1 mg/L
Good

Magnesium at 7.1 mg/L — beneficial mineral that supports hydration and electrolyte balance.

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Potassium1.3 mg/L
Good

Potassium at 1.3 mg/L — beneficial mineral that supports hydration and electrolyte balance.

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Sodium3.31 mg/L
Good

Sodium at 3.31 mg/L — supports electrolyte balance at this level.

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Chloride2.85 mg/L
Good

Chloride at 2.85 mg/L — supports electrolyte balance at this level.

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Sulfate7.45 mg/L
Good

Sulfate at 7.45 mg/L — supports electrolyte balance at this level.

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Lithium
Good

Lithium detected at trace level (12.6 µg/L), well below typical safety concerns.

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Silica
Neutral

Anti-caking mineral — inert and unabsorbed.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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