Sierra Springs
Expert Summary
Mass Western regional brand offering generic well water that completely lacks advanced recovery mechanics.
How This Score Was Calculated
The PHI Score for Sierra Springs (3.9/10) 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 Sierra Springs a good bottled water?
Sierra Springs is ranked #31 of 50 with a score of 3.9/10. Exercise caution — Mass Western regional brand offering generic well water that completely lacks advanced recovery mechanics.
How was Sierra Springs ranked on BestBottledWater.org?
Sierra Springs received a PHI Score of 3.9/10 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 #31 out of 50 brands evaluated in the 2026 annual index.
Does Sierra Springs have microplastics?
Yes. Sierra 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.