CELTIC VALE
NATURAL MINERAL WATER
Our Environment
Our Environment
At Celtic Vale, we firmly believe that the pristine condition of our local environment plays a vital role in the exceptional quality of our Natural Mineral Water. That’s why we are passionate about protecting this invaluable resource and consider environmental sustainability essential to our survival.
Natural Commitment
As a recognized 'Natural Spring Water' producer, we offer a product that’s pure enough to be bottled straight from nature, eliminating the need for processing.
Source Guardianship
We protect the rainfall catchment area surrounding our spring, ensuring it remains free of chemicals and contaminants. The wider catchment area is under the care of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Environment Agency, and we are proud to collaborate with them in protecting the source.
Sourcing Locally
All our raw materials are sourced from reputable UK suppliers, and we prioritize using services from local businesses to support our community.
Recyclable Bottles
Both our glass and plastic bottles are 100% recyclable. We also bale and recycle all our waste plastics and ensure that our pallets are reused or recycled.
Comprehensive Recycling
We take recycling seriously—our waste PET (plastic bottles), printer cartridges, paper, and cardboard are all recycled.
Efficient Logistics
Our drivers are trained to take the most economical routes, reducing road miles while carrying optimal loads, and we work with local distributors and carriers to further lessen our environmental impact.
Our Source
The Celtic Vale source originates from an artesian spring, rising naturally to produce up to 80,000 gallons of Natural Mineral Water each day.
Located 800 feet above sea level, the spring sits in a 'Protected Zone' and an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'.
Situated on the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, far above any farmland, the purity of our water is exceptional, testing remarkably low nitrate levels.
From the moment it surfaces to the time it reaches your table, every step is carefully monitored. When you drink Celtic Vale, you're enjoying water just as nature intended.
We're proud to be officially recognized as a 'Natural Mineral Water.' To achieve this status , the water's mineral content and flow must stay naturally consistent, with no treatment involved aside from light filtration and carbonation.
Typical Analysis mg/l
Calcium 42.00
Magnesium 7.28
Nitrate 5.30
Sodium 7.46
Potassium <1.00
Chloride <10.00
Sulphate <20.00
PH 7.6
Our Heritage
Nestled in the peaceful foothills of the Black Mountains, on the Herefordshire/Welsh border, you'll find the rural village of Longtown—home to Black Mountain Mineral Water Company.
This local, family-run business has deep roots in the area, with the Watkins family having lived and farmed here since the mid-1800s. In the 1980s, Glyn and Dorinda Watkins decided to branch out from their sheep farming days after discovering the incredible quality and abundance of natural spring water on their farm. That’s how Black Mountain Mineral Water Company was born.
Today, Dorinda still leads as our Managing Director, actively overseeing day-to-day operations with the same passion that started it all. We've grown to bottle a wide range of products in both glass and plastic, distributing our high-quality water throughout the UK and overseas.
