Celtic Vale Natural Mineral Water

Our Natural Mineral Water is bottled at source from a natural artesian spring near Longtown - an idyllic village nestling in the foothills of the Black Mountains on the Herefordshire / Welsh border. The business was started by Glyn and Dorinda Watkins in the 1980's as a diversification from sheep farming. It was Glyn's absolute conviction and belief in the quality of the spring that drove things f

orward from those humble cottage industry beginnings. Dorinda remains our MD and plays a very active role in the day to day running of all. Today we bottle an extensive range of products in glass and plastic, distribute throughout the UK as well as developing new markets abroad. While our success has certainly been due to the outstanding quality of our water, we feel that remaining a family business and working closely with a great team of people has helped maintain the valuable beliefs upheld by our founders. Celtic Vale is officially recognised as a 'Natural Mineral Water'. To meet the required standard, the mineral content and flow must remain naturally constant for a period of two years, receiving no treatment other than minimal filtration and carbonation. 'Spring Water' and 'Table Water' are not subject to such stringent standards. The underground source rises under natural pressure, producing up to 80,000 gallons of water per day. It is situated 800 ft above sea level in an area designated as a 'Protected Zone' and 'Area of outstanding natural beauty' by the Environment Agency. The catchment area covers around 3,000 acres of the Brecon Beacons National Park, where the spring surfaces on the eastern boundary high above any farm land which greatly contributes to its exceptional purity and low nitrate content. From source to table, every step of the way is carefully monitored so that you get to drink Celtic Vale just as nature intended.