Kentwood Springs
Expert Summary
Deep South regional brand utilizing standard reverse-osmosis processing without any modern functional upgrades.
How This Score Was Calculated
The PHI Score for Kentwood Springs (4.2/10) 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 Kentwood Springs a good bottled water?
Kentwood Springs is ranked #28 of 50 with a score of 4.2/10. Exercise caution — Deep South regional brand utilizing standard reverse-osmosis processing without any modern functional upgrades.
How was Kentwood Springs ranked on BestBottledWater.org?
Kentwood Springs received a PHI Score of 4.2/10 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 #28 out of 50 brands evaluated in the 2026 annual index.
Does Kentwood Springs have microplastics?
Yes. Kentwood Springs 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.