Clover Valley
Expert Summary
Dollar General's discount line offering bottom-tier plastic bottling, zero filtration transparency, and terrible environmental metrics.
How This Score Was Calculated
The PHI Score for Clover Valley (1/10) 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 Clover Valley a good bottled water?
No. Clover Valley is ranked #49 of 50 with a score of 1/10 and is classified as Tier 4 — Avoid Completely. Dollar General's discount line offering bottom-tier plastic bottling, zero filtration transparency, and terrible environmental metrics.
How was Clover Valley ranked on BestBottledWater.org?
Clover Valley received a PHI Score of 1/10 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 #49 out of 50 brands evaluated in the 2026 annual index.
Does Clover Valley have microplastics?
Yes. Clover Valley carries a High Microplastic Risk rating from independent testing. This is commonly caused by screw-cap friction shedding (plastic particles shed each time the bottle is opened) and PET bottle wall leaching during warehouse storage and transport, especially when bottles are exposed to heat.
Is Clover Valley ethical?
Clover Valley received a failing score on our Corporate Ethics Audit. Dollar General's discount line offering bottom-tier plastic bottling, zero filtration transparency, and terrible environmental metrics.