Our Water
Manitoba spring water
Crisp and smooth, from a protected spring in southeastern Manitoba.
Our source
From Sandilands Provincial Forest
Our water comes from a protected artesian spring in Sandilands Provincial Forest near Middlebro, Manitoba. We own the source, which draws from an aquifer that dates back more than 13,000 years to the end of the last ice age.
The spring sits in a remote, elevated area surrounded by three provincial forests. Rock naturally filters the water as it travels underground.
Natural mineral profile
Jackson Springs is 100% natural Canadian spring water. Our mineral analysis shows how much calcium, magnesium, and other minerals it contains.
- Natural pH
- 8.1
- Calcium
- 52.6 mg/L
- Magnesium
- 16.1 mg/L
See the full mineral analysis
| pH | 8.1 |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 52.6 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 16.1 mg/L |
| Potassium | 1.38 mg/L |
| Bicarbonate | 210 ppm |
| Silica | 15.8 mg/L |
| Total dissolved solids | 238 ppm |
| Sodium | Not detected |
| Sulphate | Not detected |
| Fluoride | Not detected |
| Iron | Not detected |
No additives
Bottled without added chlorine.
No sodium or fluoride
Both are listed as “Not detected” in the mineral analysis.
Naturally alkaline
pH (pronounced “pee-aitch”) is a number from 0 to 14 that tells you how acidic or alkaline a liquid is.
- Acidic
- Water with a pH below 7 is acidic. Lemon juice is a familiar example of an acidic liquid.
- Neutral
- A pH of 7 is neutral. Pure water is the standard example.
- Alkaline
- Water with a pH above 7 is alkaline.
The minerals our spring water picks up underground give it its naturally alkaline pH.
Why drink naturally alkaline spring water?
Naturally alkaline spring water helps you stay hydrated and can provide minerals such as calcium and magnesium.
Natural spring water and processed water
What we bottle
Jackson Springs natural spring water
Natural minerals intact. We bottle only natural spring water, with the minerals it picks up underground.
Reverse osmosis water
Reverse osmosis pushes water through a membrane that filters out many dissolved substances, including minerals.
Distilled water
Distillation boils water and then cools the steam back into liquid, leaving most dissolved minerals behind.
Quality control
From source to jug
We oversee every step through bottling in Winnipeg.
Stainless steel transport
We bring the spring water to our facility in a stainless steel tanker that we own and operate.
Ozonation and water testing
Before bottling, we use ozone, a form of oxygen, to help protect the quality of our spring water while keeping its natural minerals intact. The ozone then breaks down into oxygen. We test the water in-house, and ALS Laboratories provides independent testing.
Refillable jugs
We inspect, wash, and sanitize our refillable 3- and 5-gallon jugs before filling them.
Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting
Award-winning taste
Read the full awards story
2012 Gold Medal
Jackson Springs took first place in the non-carbonated bottled water category at the 22nd annual competition, which drew 30 entries from around the world. It was a proud moment for our family-owned Manitoba company.
A panel of 11 media judges sampled the waters and scored each entry on five characteristics.
2018 Bronze Medal
Jackson Springs shared bronze in the bottled water category with Hope Natural Spring Water from Virginia.
At the 28th annual event in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, organizers reported nearly 100 entries from five continents across all categories, including municipal, bottled, sparkling, and purified water.
The judging borrowed from wine tasting. Judges scored each sample on appearance, aroma, taste, mouthfeel, and aftertaste. They tasted the waters in four groups over two days.
Recognition for bottle design
Jackson Springs also earned bronze in the People’s Choice Packaging Design category at Berkeley Springs in 2016. The one-litre bottle featured in our 2018 announcement earned separate design honours in Guangzhou, China, with gold in 2016 and silver in 2017. It later earned gold in Machachi, Ecuador, in 2018 and bronze in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2019.
Designer Henning Doose gave the bottle the look of glass in a shatterproof design. By 2019, it had reached markets in Canada and the United States and was exported to Germany, Japan, and China.
Home & office delivery
Order Today, Deliver Tomorrow
Next-business-day delivery in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. You can also visit us at 1-885 Keewatin Street in Winnipeg.