Arrowhead
Expert Summary
Plagued by non-stop legal battles and public protests for draining water from parched, drought-stricken public lands.
How This Score Was Calculated
The PHI Score for Arrowhead (1.8/10) is a composite of four independently weighted pillars evaluated through third-party lab testing, corporate disclosure analysis, and environmental lifecycle assessments.
30%
Recovery & Performance
25%
Eco-Packaging
25%
Microplastic Testing
20%
Corporate Ethics
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arrowhead a good bottled water?
No. Arrowhead is ranked #45 of 50 with a score of 1.8/10 and is classified as Tier 4 — Avoid Completely. Plagued by non-stop legal battles and public protests for draining water from parched, drought-stricken public lands.
How was Arrowhead ranked on BestBottledWater.org?
Arrowhead received a PHI Score of 1.8/10 across four weighted criteria: Recovery & Performance Testing (30%), Eco-Packaging Metrics (25%), Microplastic Testing (25%), and Corporate Ethics Audit (20%). This placed it at rank #45 out of 50 brands evaluated in the 2026 annual index.
Is Arrowhead ethical?
Arrowhead received a failing score on our Corporate Ethics Audit. Plagued by non-stop legal battles and public protests for draining water from parched, drought-stricken public lands.