Eldorado Artesian Springs

What Eldorado Artesian Springs does

Eldorado Artesian Springs, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned Colorado bottled water company founded in 1983 by Doug Larson, Jeremy Martin, and Kevin Sipple. The company bottles natural artesian spring water drawn from a protected aquifer 8,000 feet underground in Eldorado Springs Canyon, near Boulder; the water surfaces under natural pressure through sandstone, is approximately 6,000 years old, and is bottled at the source with no chemical treatment. Operations are anchored by a 38,000 sq ft bottling and distribution facility in Louisville, CO (built 2001) and the original 40-acre spring site in Eldorado Springs, which includes water rights, eleven wells, and the historic Eldorado Springs Pool and Resort.

The business runs on three revenue streams. The primary channel is direct-to-consumer subscription home and office water delivery across the Colorado Front Range (Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins), with monthly plans priced $22.45-$47.45 combining 3- or 5-gallon returnable bottles, dispenser rental, and add-ons such as sparkling water, vitamin water, coffee, and tea. Secondary channels include wholesale and contract packaging into national and regional retail grocery and distributor networks, and a B2B ingredient-supply vertical serving 12+ named Colorado craft distilleries (Stranahan's, Tincup, Boulder Spirits, Talnua, Axe and the Oak, and others) plus herbal and food brands.

Distribution is owned: company route trucks deliver on recurring 2-, 4-, or 8-week cycles with consistent local drivers, and customers manage plans through an online portal. Eldorado positions on source provenance (untreated artesian water with naturally occurring minerals), environmental credentials (100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles since 2010, 50% solar-powered facility, 96% plant waste recycled), and taste recognition — including three U.S. 'Best Water' awards at the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting (2016, 2019, 2021) and a 2024 Gold Medal for best non-carbonated water in the world. The company is privately held by the founders and two additional co-owners (CFO Cathleen Shoenfeld and CBDO Kate Janssen-Krejsa), with no outside funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Eldorado Artesian Springs

Legal name

Eldorado Artesian Springs, Inc.

Website

https://eldoradosprings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Eldorado Artesian Springs is a Colorado-based, founder-owned bottled water company that bottles untreated artesian spring water from Eldorado Springs Canyon and sells it via subscription home/office delivery, wholesale, and B2B supply to craft distilleries across the Colorado Front Range.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bottled Spring Water

NAICS

Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

SIC

Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRADAHAC

Bottled Water (Still, Sparkling, Enhanced)

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks, Water)

SECONDARYAFAFACAG

Alkaline/Ionized Bottled Water Production

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Bottled Water & Mineral Water Production

SECONDARYAFAFACAE

Sparkling/Carbonated Bottled Water Production

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Bottled Water & Mineral Water Production

SECONDARYCRAMAMAE

Hydration, Water Filtration & Purification Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Camping, Hiking & Climbing Retail

Keywords

• Natural spring water
• Home water delivery
• Office water service
• Bottled water
• Water dispenser rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Home Water Delivery Subscription: Monthly subscription plans for 3-gallon and 5-gallon natural spring water bottle delivery to homes. Plans include a dispenser rental, choice of bottle quantities, and optional add-on products such as sparkling water, vitamin spring water, coffee, and tea. Service plans run on a minimum one-year term followed by month-to-month, with billing on or about the 28th of each month.
2. Business Water Delivery Subscription: Monthly subscription plans for office and business water delivery, including multiple 5-gallon bottles and hot/cold stainless steel dispensers. Targeted at businesses, healthcare facilities, gyms, and professional workplaces.
3. Wholesale and Contract Packaging: Eldorado water is sold through national retail grocery chains and regional distributors, as well as in smaller packaging sizes at retail food stores. Additionally, the company provides water as a key ingredient to craft distilleries and other brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eldorado Artesian Springs bottles and distributes natural artesian spring water sourced from an 8,000-foot-deep aquifer in Eldorado Springs Canyon, Colorado. The company sells the water in 3-gallon and 5-gallon returnable bottles, plus sparkling, vitamin, and purified variants, primarily through monthly home and office delivery subscriptions across the Colorado Front Range, with secondary wholesale, retail, custom-labeling, and craft-distillery ingredient supply channels.

Product overview

Eldorado Artesian Springs is a Colorado-based natural spring water provider offering a portfolio of water products and delivery services. The core product is natural artesian spring water sourced from Eldorado Springs Canyon, available in multiple formats (3-gallon and 5-gallon plastic or glass bottles). The product line includes Natural Spring Water, Sparkling Water, Vitamin Spring Water, and Purified Water. Services are delivered through subscription-based delivery plans with optional add-ons including Coffee/Tea products, Water Filters, Dispensers (hot/cold, bottom-load, countertop), and Custom Labeling for business branding. Plans range from Economy ($22.45/mo basic) to Deluxe Business ($47.45/mo with premium dispenser), with water delivery throughout Colorado's Front Range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Natural Spring Water Award-winning natural artesian spring water bottled at source in 3-gallon and 5-gallon returnable bottles for household and office consumption.
• Sparkling Water Carbonated spring water crafted from the Eldorado artesian spring, offering a crisp taste with no added sugars or sweeteners.
• Vitamin Spring Water Organic, vitamin-infused spring water available in five flavors, combining the natural spring source with added vitamins.
• Purified Water Treated purified water product line sold alongside the natural spring water range for customers who prefer processed water.
• Coffee, Tea & More Beverage add-on products including coffee and tea that can be bundled with home or office water delivery subscriptions.
• Water Dispensers Water cooler dispensers (hot/cold, room-temperature, countertop, and bottom-load models) bundled with delivery subscription plans for homes and offices.
• Water Filters Home water filtration systems and bottle-less water cooler upgrades for customers seeking in-home filtration alternatives.
• Home Water Delivery Scheduled monthly delivery of 3-gallon and 5-gallon spring water bottles directly to homes along the Colorado Front Range, with dispenser rental and optional add-on products.
• Business & Office Water Delivery Scheduled monthly delivery of 5-gallon bottles and hot/cold stainless steel dispensers to offices, medical facilities, gyms, and professional workplaces.
• Event Water Delivery Bulk water delivery for events, functions, and special occasions, supporting large-volume one-time beverage needs.
• Custom Labeling / Private Label Bottling Private label bottling and custom branding service that allows businesses to put their own label on Eldorado spring water bottles.
• Out-of-State Shipping Direct-to-door shipping of Eldorado bottled water to customers located outside the Colorado Front Range delivery area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% recycled plastic bottles reduce energy needs by 77% and greenhouse gas emissions by 58%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Talnua DistillerycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Talnua Distillery in Arvada, CO was awarded 'America's Greatest Whiskey' at the 2025 International Spirits Competition for their Bourbon Cask & Stave Series Single Pot Still American Whiskey. They triple-distill their whiskey and use Eldorado Natural Spring Water to cut the whiskey, with a four-year aging period.
• Stranahan'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStranahan's Colorado Whiskey uses Eldorado Natural Spring Water throughout every stage of their single malt American whiskey distilling process. Founded in 2004 by Jess Graber and George Stranahan. Eldorado has supplied their distillery with freshwater for decades.
• TincupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTincup Whiskey uses Eldorado Natural Spring Water to cut their bourbon-style whiskey. The brand has been distilling whiskey since 1972 in honor of Colorado's first whiskey drinkers and the tin cups they drank from.
• Boulder SpiritscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoulder Spirits, a Boulder CO distiller of American Whiskey, uses Eldorado Natural Spring Water as a key ingredient. Their Trailhead Single Malt release won a double gold medal at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
• Branch & BarrelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBranch & Barrel is made using a heavy corn and barley bourbon recipe, sourcing their corn from Northeastern CO and their water from Eldorado Springs, CO. Their finished whiskey is aged in Char #3 new white oak barrels.
• Wishgarden HerbscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWishgarden Herbs has been using Eldorado Natural Spring Water since 1979, bringing pure herbal remedies to their Colorado home state and beyond.
• Axe and the Oak DistillerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAxe and the Oak Distillery was formally launched in 2013 and has won over 40 awards globally. They use Eldorado Natural Spring Water in their Colorado Mountain Bourbon Whiskey and build community through shared spirits experiences.
• Hogback DistilleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHogback Distillery is a Scottish American distillery named after the Dakota Hogback Ridge that encompasses Boulder, CO. They use Eldorado Natural Spring Water and enjoy rave reviews from locals and tourists alike.
• Whistling Hare DistillerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhistling Hare Distillery is one of several Boulder, CO area distilleries that choose Eldorado Natural Spring Water. This family-owned distillery has been operational for over fifty years and produces one of the highest-rated single malt whiskeys in the region.
• Rocker SpiritsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRocker Spirits is based in Littleton, Colorado. Their unique bottle design was inspired by a 1930s oil can. They use Eldorado Natural Spring Water for their distilled products and align their beliefs in forging your own path with Eldorado's values.
• Vanjak VodkaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVanjak Sweet Tea Vodka is a unique take on Sweet Tea using tea herbs sourced from Teatulia in Denver. They distill their vodka locally with Eldorado Natural Spring Water.
• Racha SrirachaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRacha Sriracha is a premium Sriracha style hot sauce made in Colorado, blended with all-natural ingredients that contain no preservatives, fillers, or artificial flavors. Uses the 'best tasting water in the world' — Eldorado Natural Spring Water — as a key ingredient.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Culligan: National water treatment and bottled water delivery franchise — overlaps with Eldorado in office and home water cooler delivery and dispenser rentals across the U.S.
• Arrowhead (BlueTriton Brands): BlueTriton's spring water brand with mountain-source positioning; competes with Eldorado in retail and direct delivery across the western U.S., including Colorado-adjacent markets.
• Poland Spring (BlueTriton Brands): Flagship BlueTriton spring water brand with national retail distribution and home delivery — competes head-to-head with Eldorado in packaged bottled water and large-format delivery, but at much broader scale.
• Aquafina (PepsiCo): Mass-market bottled water owned by PepsiCo with national retail distribution; competes with Eldorado's retail packaged SKUs even though positioned at a different price tier.

Direct peers

• Crystal Geyser Water Company: One of the largest U.S. bottled spring water producers, offering multi-gallon home and office delivery alongside retail packaged water — directly comparable to Eldorado's bottled spring water and delivery subscription model.
• Sparkletts (BlueTriton Brands): Home and office water delivery service offering 3- and 5-gallon spring and purified water subscriptions — directly comparable to Eldorado's subscription delivery business model and target SMB/office customers.
• Primo Water: Major water dispenser and 3- and 5-gallon exchange/delivery brand, including water refill services at retail — directly comparable subscription/refill model with national footprint.
• Mountain Valley Spring Water: Premium spring water brand with a long heritage, multiple taste awards, and direct home/office delivery across the U.S. Highly comparable to Eldorado on source-based premium positioning and Berkeley Springs-style competition.
• Mountain Glacier: Regional home and office bottled water delivery and cooler service company — directly comparable to Eldorado's subscription delivery model and SMB/office customer segment.

Regional players

• Roaring Spring Water: Regional spring water brand with home and office delivery in the Mid-Atlantic — analogous regional premium spring water delivery peer operating in a different but comparable geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9qhNG73yyh1V-IiJMtxnIw
• Facebookfacebook.com/EldoradoNaturalSpringWater
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eldorado-artesian-springs-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/eldoradosprings

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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