Water Quality Report & Specifications
Vitae is filled at a protected alpine source in Austria. The region is defined by safeguarded watershed zones and long-established land conservation practices that maintain aquifer integrity and mineral stability.
The surrounding environment operates under some of the most stringent environmental and water-quality regulations in Europe. Regulated land use and designated water protection areas help sustain groundwater purity and ecological balance across the region.
Austria’s national drinking water framework is among the most rigorous in the world, consistently ranking the country as a global leader in water quality. National standards exceed EU requirements and prioritize long-term sustainability over short-term extraction.
LM Vitae is produced in Austria in partnership with a family-owned Austrian producer founded in 1906 and filled in an IFS-certified facility under EU regulatory oversight, registered with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for export compliance.
CORE PARAMETERS
Exit Temperature: 9°C (48°F)
pH Balance: 8.0
Total Dissolved Solids: 180mg/L
Chloride: 0.5mg/L
Calcium: 30mg/L
Magnesium: 14mg/L
Sodium: 4.2mg/L
Potassium: 0.9mg/L
Bicarbonate: 130mg/L
Silica: 27mg/L
*Values are based on the most recent certified annual laboratory analysis.
SOURCE & EXTRACTION
Well Depth: 100 meters (328 ft)
Extraction Method: Controlled pump extraction from Alpine aquifer
Pre-Fill Treatment: None
Filtration: No chemical or compositional filtration. Inline 250 µm stainless mechanical sieve positioned immediately prior to filling.
Sustainability Oversight: Extraction limited to volumes permitted by Austrian regulatory authorities to preserve long-term aquifer equilibrium
Post-Seal Stability: Thermal stabilization after sealing
Filling Location: At the source
FILLING FACILITY
Facility: State-of-the-art facility using filling systems from the leading manufacturers KHS and Krones.
Piping & Contact Surfaces: Fully stainless steel, food-grade extraction and filling infrastructure.
PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS
330ml (11.2 oz) Sleek Aluminum Can
500ml (16.9 oz) Standard Aluminum Can
Recycled Corrugated Cardboard and non-toxic inks
WATER QUALITY REPORT
Independent laboratory analysis conducted by Eurofins, a certified analytical laboratory. The certified laboratory report includes comprehensive testing for mineral composition and a broad analytical panel covering trace elements and environmental markers. The scope of testing reflects a multi-layer analytical review of both naturally occurring mineral content and substances monitored in modern drinking water safety analysis.
Analytical screening includes heavy metals and inorganic chemistry, PFAS compounds, radiological elements, volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds, agricultural chemicals such as glyphosate and pesticide residues, perchlorate, industrial compounds including dioxins, and additional regulated drinking water parameters.
All analytical methods, reporting limits, and laboratory certifications are documented within the certified laboratory report available below.
- 2026 Certified Water Analysis EN
PFAS REPORT
Result: No PFAS detected.
Independent laboratory analysis conducted by Eurofins using EPA Method 533 and EPA Method 537.1 for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and Method L563 for ultra-short-chain PFAS. The analytical panel included short-chain, long-chain, emerging replacement compounds, and ultra-short-chain PFAS, with results reported as not detected at the reporting limits shown in the certified laboratory reports.
Quality Control Documentation:
Method-specific quality control documentation is included in the certified laboratory reports. For EPA Method 533, isotope dilution recovery data is reported within stated acceptance ranges of 50–200%. For EPA Method 537.1, surrogate recovery data is reported within stated acceptance ranges of 70–130%. The laboratory case narrative notes no additional analytical or quality issues.
MICROPLASTICS REPORT
Result: No microplastics detected.
Independent laboratory analysis conducted by EMSL Analytical in accordance with ISO 24187:2023 principles and NOAA Marine Debris Program recommendations.
Sample Volume Analyzed: 1,000 mL
Analytical Methods:
Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM)
Darkfield Reflected Light Microscopy (RLM)
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) validation
Documented Limit of Detection (LOD) and Limit of Quantitation (LOQ)
Quality Control Validation:
Method accuracy verified using NIST-traceable polystyrene microsphere spike controls.
Recovery Accuracy:
10 µm spheres: 100.3%
30 µm spheres: 99.9%
Spike recovery within accepted control range confirms the analytical method was capable of detecting microplastics when present.
- 2026 Microplastics Report EN