pH 8.1
Mildly alkaline
A pH of 8.1 is gently above neutral. It comes from the minerals the water picks up underground, and it gives a smooth, clean taste.
Icy Blue is spring water from the Oak Ridges Moraine, a landscape of sand and gravel left behind by the last ice sheet. It is naturally alkaline at pH 8.1, clean and light on the palate, and bottled at the source with nothing added.
As the last ice sheet retreated from southern Ontario roughly 12,000 years ago, it left behind the Oak Ridges Moraine: a long ridge of sand and gravel that today acts as one of the region's most important natural water filters.
Rain and snowmelt soak slowly down through those layers, picking up minerals on the way. That is where Icy Blue's character comes from. We collect it at the spring and bottle it there, so what reaches you is the same water that came out of the ground.
A simple story, told plainly: a landscape, a natural filter, and a bottle.
About 12,000 years ago
As the last ice sheet melted back across southern Ontario, it left a vast ridge of sand and gravel: the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Year after year
Rain and snowmelt percolate down through the moraine's sand and gravel, naturally picking up minerals like calcium and magnesium on the way.
Today
The water emerges naturally alkaline at pH 8.1 and is bottled at the source in Ontario. Nothing is added, and nothing is taken out on purpose.
Typical values from our laboratory analysis. Natural spring water varies slightly over time, so check the label on your bottle for the current figures.
pH 8.1
A pH of 8.1 is gently above neutral. It comes from the minerals the water picks up underground, and it gives a smooth, clean taste.
49.5 mg/L
A naturally occurring mineral that contributes to the water's taste and mouthfeel.
15.5 mg/L
Another natural mineral from the moraine, adding to the water's soft, balanced character.
4.69 mg/L
Low in sodium, with a light, crisp finish and no salty aftertaste.
There are two ways water ends up alkaline. Here is how they differ, and what we think is worth knowing.
| Question | Icy Blue (natural) | Processed alkaline water |
|---|---|---|
| Where does the alkalinity come from? | Minerals dissolved naturally as the water moves through the moraine | Usually electrolysis, or minerals and salts added after filtering |
| What is added? | Nothing | Varies by brand. Check the label. |
| Where does the water start? | A spring in the Oak Ridges Moraine | Often municipal tap water or purified water |
| An honest note | Your body regulates its own pH tightly. We don't claim water changes it. We choose pH 8.1 water because it tastes clean and smooth. | Health claims for alkaline water are still debated. Be sceptical of big promises, ours included. |
We draw from a shared natural resource, and we think that deserves straight answers.
Our bottles and caps are BPA-free PET (#1), which is accepted by most curbside recycling programs in Canada. Please check your local guidelines and recycle after use.
The Oak Ridges Moraine is protected by provincial legislation, and our water is drawn under Ontario's regulatory framework for water taking.
Sourced and bottled in Ontario, and sold across Canada.
Our water use is limited by permit, and we aim to be open about it. Ask us anything about how much we take and why.
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Plain responses about our source, our water and how to buy it.
As rain and snowmelt move through the moraine, they dissolve small amounts of minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Those minerals raise the water's pH to around 8.1. We don't use electrolysis or add anything to change it. Natural spring water can vary slightly over time, so the figure on your bottle is the one to trust.
No. Your body tightly regulates its own pH, and drinking any water won't meaningfully change it. We make no medical claims. We think pH 8.1 water from a mineral-rich spring tastes clean and smooth, and that's why we bottle it. If you have health questions about your hydration or diet, your doctor is the right person to ask.
It's a long ridge of sand and gravel across south-central Ontario, north of Lake Ontario, formed as the last ice sheet melted back roughly 12,000 years ago. Today it is protected under provincial law and plays a major role in feeding the region's rivers and groundwater.
Our bottles and caps are BPA-free PET (#1), which most Canadian curbside programs accept. Recycling rules vary by municipality, so please check your local guidelines.
Every bottle carries a best-before date. For the best taste, store sealed bottles somewhere cool and dark, away from direct sunlight and strong odours.
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