Less than 1% of bottled water sold in the United States legally qualifies
as true mineral water.
Cedar Mountain does.
Last updated: July 10, 2026
FDA-classified True Mineral Water. Fewer than 1% of U.S. waters qualify.
Naturally alkaline through ancient Appalachian limestone. No additives. No process.
Non-detect for PFAS, nitrates, and lead. Independently confirmed.
EPA-certified methods. NELAP-accredited laboratory. ISO 17025 quality system. Detection limits and method references that competitors do not publish.
Analyte — the substance measured. Primary minerals define the water's character; contaminants confirm purity.
Result — the concentration found. Non-Detect ✓ means the substance was absent at the laboratory's most sensitive measurement capability.
Detection Limit — the lowest level the lab can reliably see. Cedar Mountain publishes these; most brands do not.
| Analyte | Result | EPA Method | Detection Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | 290 mg/L | Gravimetric | 1.0 mg/L |
| pH | 8.0 | Electrometric | 0.1 pH units |
| Calcium Ca²⁺ | 24.0 mg/L | EPA 200.7 | 0.10 mg/L |
| Magnesium Mg²⁺ | 10.00 mg/L | EPA 200.7 | 0.10 mg/L |
| Bicarbonate (as CaCO₃) | 150 mg/L | SM 2320B | 1.0 mg/L |
| Sodium Na⁺ | 61 mg/L | EPA 200.7 | 0.10 mg/L |
| Silica SiO₂ | 7.70 mg/L | EPA 200.7 | 0.10 mg/L |
| Total Hardness (CaCO₃) | ~101 mg/L | Calculated | — |
| Contaminant | Result | EPA Method | Detection Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFAS (18 compounds) | Non-Detect ✓ | EPA 537.1 | 2–4 ppt per analyte |
| PFAS (25 compounds) | Non-Detect ✓ | EPA 533 | 2–8 ppt per analyte |
| Nitrates NO₃⁻ | Non-Detect ✓ | EPA 300.0 | 0.10 mg/L |
| Lead (Pb) | Non-Detect ✓ | EPA 200.8 | 0.50 µg/L |
| Mercury (Hg) | Non-Detect ✓ | EPA 245.1 | 0.20 µg/L |
| Arsenic (As) | 0.004 mg/L | EPA 200.8 | EPA limit 0.010 mg/L |
Note: Bicarbonate and total alkalinity are reported as calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) per Standard Method 2320B, consistent with the laboratory analysis. Expressed as the bicarbonate ion (HCO₃⁻) — the convention used on European mineral water labels — this is equivalent to approximately 183 mg/L.
FDA Classification: Natural Mineral Water — 21 CFR §165.110
Laboratory Report CM-NELAP-2025-001 | ISO 17025 | NELAP Accreditation effective 2025
Independently verified by NELAP-accredited laboratories. Every result, published in full.
Independent comparison across FDA mineral water status, natural alkalinity, and certified purity standards.
Data sourced from 2025 independent laboratory reports and publicly available brand analysis.
Independently tested by NELAP-accredited laboratories operating under ISO 17025 standards and The NELAC Institute (TNI) protocols. All results comply with EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. Full documentation available upon request.
