RVR Water mountain source landscape

Our Story

About RVR Water

Our Mission

Water the Way
Nature Intended

RVR Water started with a simple belief: the best water shouldn't be manufactured — it should be discovered. We found ours in the Rocky Mountains, at an elevation of 8,200 feet, where ancient glacier meltwater filters through layers of alkaline mineral rock for decades before emerging from the earth.

We pair this extraordinary source water with certified organic fruit juice — no concentrates, no artificial flavors, no compromises. And because trust must be earned, we publish the complete lab results for every single batch we produce.

RVR stands for River Valley Ridge — the three geographic features surrounding our spring. It's a reminder of where we come from and what we protect.

RVR Water spring source

8,200ft

Spring Elevation

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Radical Transparency

Every batch tested. Every result published. No exceptions.

Organic Always

USDA-certified organic fruit juice in every single flavor.

Planet First

Carbon-conscious operations from spring to shelf.

Health-Led

Formulated for real wellness, not just wellness aesthetics.

Our Journey

The RVR Story

19

2019

Marcus discovers the spring at 8,200 ft during a solo backcountry hike in the Rockies.

20

2020

RVR Water is founded. First lab tests run. Spring water certified for human consumption.

21

2021

First three organic fruit flavors developed with certified nutritionists.

22

2022

Batch transparency program launched — every result published publicly.

23

2023

Regional distribution across Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.

24

2024

National retail expansion begins. 50+ retail partners.

26

2026

RVR Water available nationwide. 5 flavors. Every batch tested.

The People

Meet the Team

Marcus Rivera

Marcus Rivera

Co-Founder & CEO

Former environmental scientist turned entrepreneur. Discovered the spring on a solo backcountry hike in 2019.

Vanessa Torres

Vanessa Torres

Co-Founder & Chief of Product

Certified nutritionist and food scientist. Spent 5 years perfecting the organic fruit blend ratios.

Dr. Ethan Walsh

Dr. Ethan Walsh

Head of Lab & Quality

PhD in Water Chemistry. Leads our third-party testing program and publishes every batch report.

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