Poland Spring
Expert Summary
A dominant Northeast staple with a crisp profile that faces consistent community backlash over localized aquifer depletion.
How This Score Was Calculated
The PHI Score for Poland Spring (4.9/10) 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 Poland Spring a good bottled water?
Poland Spring is ranked #21 of 50 with a score of 4.9/10. Exercise caution — A dominant Northeast staple with a crisp profile that faces consistent community backlash over localized aquifer depletion.
How was Poland Spring ranked on BestBottledWater.org?
Poland Spring received a PHI Score of 4.9/10 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 #21 out of 50 brands evaluated in the 2026 annual index.
Does Poland Spring have microplastics?
Yes. Poland Spring 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.