OUR VALUES & PURPOSE
In New Zealand and Māori culture we embrace the concept of 'Kaitiakitanga,' which embodies the principles of guardianship and protection.
It is our duty to safeguard these resources for future generations, as they have been entrusted to our care. Water is not something we can own, but rather, it is our responsibility to protect.
As the guardians of 'Source' water, we are committed to taking only what can be replenished.
We have worked diligently with iwi (indigenous Maori tribes) and qualified environmental engineers and hydrologists to measure, test, and fully comprehend our aquifer.
Our primary purpose is to protect this water and ensure it reaches those who need it most—wellness seekers, spiritual seekers, and the chronically ill.
We take and offer to you only what we genuinely need and the aquifer can spare, always in an environmentally and ethically responsible manner.
This ensures we are not depleting our precious and sacred source.
Source is both high alkaline and structured; a rare and exceptional combination
NOURISHING
This sacred water is cleansing and detoxifying. It is structured and possesses a naturally negative charge, making it an antioxidant with a verified exclusion zone. This means it has molecular order and is nourishing for cells.
WHY IS STRUCTURED WATER IMPORTANT?
Energy Storage and Release: It can store and release energy. Source will visibly glow fluorescent blue for hours after being put through the pump, demonstrating the light and energy it holds.
Higher Vibrational Charge: Its elevated vibrational charge promotes enhanced well-being.
Rich in Negative Ions: Like the negative ions absorbed at the beach or through barefoot contact with the earth, structured water helps improve mood and overall health.
Cellular Recovery: It supports faster cellular recovery, aiding the body in healing.
Detoxification: Structured water aids in detoxifying harmful chemicals and electromagnetic frequencies.
Stress Management: By increasing organ activity and resilience, it helps manage stress.
Energy Boost: Supporting the immune system, structured water provides a natural energy boost and promotes longevity.
Improved Hydration: Its structured form allows for better absorption, leading to superior hydration.
Immune System Support: it enhances nutrient bioavailability, optimizing immune system performance.
WHAT MAKES STRUCTURED WATER DIFFERENT FROM ORDINARY WATER?
Structured water stands out from ordinary water due to its unique properties:
Molecular Order: Unlike the chaotic molecular structure of tap water, structured water has a lattice-like molecular arrangement.
Negative Charge: It possesses a natural negative charge and a negative oxidation-reduction potential (ORP).
Viscosity: Structured water is more viscous, giving it a plasma-like consistency with a soft viscosity that can be felt in the mouth.
Light Absorption: It has a greater capacity to absorb light and therefore energy.
Exclusion Zone (EZ): This water forms a negatively charged area along hydrophilic surfaces, like the mitochondria in cells, which excludes all solutes. This exclusion zone, or EZ, water pushes out positively charged bulk water, creating a natural battery-like effect. EZ water, also known as H3O2, contains an extra hydrogen and oxygen atom compared to regular water (H2O).
These features make structured water similar to the water found inside our cells. Source embodies all these characteristics.
For more information, we recommend watching Dr. Gerald Pollack's video on "Fourth Phase Water" or reading the peer-reviewed publication of his work in the National Library of Medicine (2020).
“Our cells are filled with structured ”EZ water”, and that EZ water is necessary for function. If our cells are deficient of EZ water our cells are not functioning properly.
Water plays a central role in our biology. We’ve learnt about the importance of having your cells filled with EZ water. And what we need to do to build function is to build the EZ through drinking more water, or the right kind of water...
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THERAPEUTIC
With a negative charge (-175 ORP), compared to the neutral charge of most waters, drinking Source may help regulate cell function by recharging the EZ water contained within the mitochondria. This means that it may alleviate certain skin issues, deliver more energy, provide relief from reflux, and enhance organ functionality. It is also considered an ideal choice for water fasting by our community.
IT MAY ALSO ASSIST WITH:
- Alleviating acidic conditions
- Addressing skin issues like acne, warts, and psoriasis
- Supporting healthy weight loss
- Providing anti-aging benefits
- Enhancing kidney, gut & brain function
- Increasing energy levels
- Suppressing acid reflux
- Improving hydration
- Promoting better sleep
Enhanced hydration is crucial during chemotherapy, with patients encouraged by the Cancer Foundation to drink 2-3 litres of water daily to minimise side effects. Many of our customers report that Source water is easier to consume and offers additional benefits, making it a preferred choice during treatment.
You can drink source at any time of day or night. However, in order to receive therapeutic benefits we recommend drinking source 30mins either side of meals, on an empty stomach.
Personally, we like to begin our day by drinking a few glasses of our water before consuming any food. This practice helps us kickstart the day on the right track.
We also make sure to fill our reusable water bottles, preventing any inconvenience throughout the day.
“If the pH of the water you drink is too low (too acidic), it will not move as quickly from your gut into the other regions of your body...
It is true that water that is more alkaline can move more readily across the aquaporin channels....higher pH water is going to be absorbed more quickly...including rapid hydration of your brain-cells which can greatly enhance cognitive function. There is also growing evidence that it can adjust the function of certain cells within your immune system and thereby reduce certain inflammatory responses.
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NATURALLY pH9.5
Source is drawn from an aquifer that contains the highest naturally-found alkaline water in the world.
Scientific studies have shown that water with a higher pH level is absorbed more efficiently, allowing it to move more easily through aquaporin channels and improve hydration.
There are commercial water brands that claim pH levels as high as 10, but these are not naturally generated and, as such, are not structured and stable. As well they rely on the quality of the water they have used within their production.
We have gone to the lengths of storing our water for 7+ years, then had it tested by third-party professional laboratories. The water test showed that the pH levels remained exactly the same due to its structured properties.
LEARNINGS FROM THE ENGINEERING TESTS ON OUR AQUIFER
The Source aquifer is not a 'well', which has a finite resource. It is instead a deep river of over 600 million litres which replenishes itself annually. Water not taken washes out to sea. Which makes our aquifer sustainable.
Our submersible pump is located to 147m deep and the total annual availability of the aquifer is calculated at 676,000m2.
Its high alkalinity is created by an ancient aquifer rock bed deep below the surface. Our water flows over sedimentary rock from the Miocene epoch, which dates back approximately 5 to 23 million years ago.
The specific Miocene-aged sedimentary rock found in our region is known for its diverse characteristics, including sandstone, siltstone, mudstone, conglomerate, limestone and volcanoclastic rock.
It is this unique rock bed that imparts Source with its high alkaline, therapeutic, and nourishing qualities.
(The "Jacobs Engineering Report" was conducted on our aquifer in 2015 and 2020. Jacobs is consistently ranked no 1 in the Top Engineering Firms globally. And is listed as a Fortune 500 company)
PRISTINE PURITY
Over the past year we have had 3 independent scientists examine Source (we did not know they were doing so, until after the fact).
Specifically they tested from the BPA-free bladders in our boxes, after the water had been stored for weeks.
Viewing our water under powerful microscopes they were amazed to find it free from microplastics. They were so excited to tell us what they did not find. While we were not surprised about our water being contaminant-free (knowing how deep and old it was). We were surprised to learn from them that this was highly unusual not to find anything. As usually they see not only microplastics, but also microscopic animals (which btw, are organic and not considered harmful)
This is significant because it gives us huge assurance that the bladders we use do not leach microplastics, even after long-term storage. Our rigorous testing and the purity of the aquifer mean you’re drinking nothing but clean, uncontaminated water.
Our Story
The aquifer on our property was first tapped in the 1980s to support a kiwifruit orchard, and later served only the homestead. In 2014, when we—Ross and Shona Grundy—acquired the land, we decided to test the water. To our surprise, it had a pH of 9.5. Curious about its source and stability, we enlisted Jacobs Engineering for environmental and hydrological tests. With the results confirming its quality, we began the process of obtaining commercial consent.
During this journey, in 2016, water researcher and author Veda Austin visited us unexpectedly. She asked, "Do you know how special your water is?" We replied, "Yes, it’s highly alkaline." She smiled and said, "That's true, but there’s more."
Veda shared her incredible story: after a car accident had left her body with internal injuries, drinking our water triggered a profound detoxification process, expelling 27 shards of glass over 10 days. While we were initially skeptical, we allowed her to continue collecting water from the aquifer. This sparked a decade-long relationship, with Veda regularly visiting and sharing insights from her ongoing water research.
It was Veda’s encouragement in April 2023 that inspired us to share our water with the world, and so, Source water was born. The rest, as they say, is history
Water Experts
We work closely with water researcher, author and crystallographer Veda Austin who has over a decade of experience studying and photographing the qualitative aspects of water. Source is the very water that healed Veda after a devastating car accident that impacted her health for more than two decades.
Veda is also mentored by Dr Gerald Pollack, the world's leading water scientist and author of "The fourth phase of water"
Veda says:
"I have personally been drinking this water for several years and it is my water of choice. Of all the waters in New Zealand I believe it is the best overall. I find it has great cleansing benefits, it has a lovely light viscosity about it. Clarity is excellent and the taste is slightly sweet."
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