Ice Mountain
Expert Summary
Midwest regional provider tied to major multi-conglomerate water rights controversies and localized stream draining.
How This Score Was Calculated
The PHI Score for Ice Mountain (4.5/10) 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 Ice Mountain a good bottled water?
Ice Mountain is ranked #25 of 50 with a score of 4.5/10. Exercise caution — Midwest regional provider tied to major multi-conglomerate water rights controversies and localized stream draining.
How was Ice Mountain ranked on BestBottledWater.org?
Ice Mountain received a PHI Score of 4.5/10 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 #25 out of 50 brands evaluated in the 2026 annual index.
Does Ice Mountain have microplastics?
Yes. Ice Mountain 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.