#45
Tier 4 — Avoid Completely

Arrowhead

AvoidEthical Warning
1.8/10

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

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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.

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