This is originally a Tongva India site that now is surrounded by a highschool. The Tongva Indians continue to prevent LA from plugging it up. Which is insane, as during an intense earthquake, this might be the only water available for weeks to come for the entire metropolis.
This is the campus of the University Highschool. There is a natural pool to collect from that hosts crawfish and other signs of healthy water life next to the Kuruvungna Springs Cultural Center and Museum on the property. And the actual spring source is at the head of the field. The site is open to the public the first Saturday of every month. www.gabrielinosprings.com
We need to hold everyone accountable and see if this can be cleaned up immediately. We must be the most ignorant people in the entire Universe to contaminate a Natural Spring like this. This is an Earth Crime!
Been drinking the water here. Happy with the results. Surrounding plant/animal-life appears to be healthy/vibrant. Gates to spring-site are usually locked, in which case you’ll be tasked with climbing a chain-link-fence to access the spring. Bring a partner &/or containers that can survive being dropped over the fence (6-foot tall) onto piles of leaves/dirt. When main gates/entrances to the school campus are locked, the spring is practically inaccessible, so only come when the campus is open. *WARNING* there are 2 on-campus parking lots right next to the spring which both have gates that are routinely locked, so BEWARE when parking here there is RISK of having your CAR TRAPPED. I recommend parking on the street (Texas Ave) unless you sense that the on-campus parking lot will remain open long enough for you to fill your containers and leave. Street-parking is only approx 50-feet further to travel your containers. The energy of this spring is divine; a powerful, tranquil, & ancient site. In-joy~ Peace~
So even if the campus is open i still have to jump a fence? So if the school was closed would i have to jump 2 fences? Thanks I am getting ready to go and pick some up so I just want to be prepared. Best Regards. Thank you
I have written this location to make sure they offer free spring water, as it is labelled as such on your maps of springs, and they do not. The president has requested an update on your website.
What a waste: this is an ancient Indian village and it’s a ruin because of the city. Beautiful fresh spring water, about 22-25k gallons/day just running off full blast into the storm drain… Old story I guess. Spent about an hour taking to Angie, the lady that takes care of the place. I’m pretty sure this spring supplied the city of Santa Monica prior to the Mullholland deal: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serra_Springs_(California)
Go get your water from the Carlsbad spring..right near the ocean.. It’s great..taste delicious..I’ve been drinking it for about 3 wks..sleep much better and I feel it’s good. However, I have not had it tested. Where does one get it tested?
Hi, All, the water at this site is being tested for contaminants, and, unfortunately, it is definitely contaminated. One of the ladies there told me the upper spring (which is apparently a really big one, I have not seen it) tested positive for a dry cleaning chemical, and I can vouch that the lower spring (the one you see immediately as you walk onto the Tongva site) is contaminated, most likely w/ same. 🙁 I took some water recently but it definitely was not good, and I ended up returning it to the site, just ’cause I felt it was the right thing to do. Right now this site is not an option for clean water, and the people who run it are very concerned about people getting sick until it is restored (hopefully) and made safe. They are working on it. I put in a couple calls to the superintendent of LA Unified, Steve Zimmer, as they actually own the land, and stopped by the City Council in that area and spoke at length w/ the Field Deputy to Councilman Mike Bonnin: Len Nguyen, after speaking w/ Paulina at the site. At Zimmer’s office Claudia Vizcarra and 1 other person are working directly w/ the Tongva Indians. Anyone who can help or be supportive to them please contact them to find out what is most important to have communicated at this time (there were several different things/difficulties going on at once) and then contact Steve Zimmer’s office @ LAUSD to voice concerns, (213) 241-6387, and Len Nguyen @ Mike Bonnin’s office, City Council. The sites at Duarte or Monrovia are better options for now if you are in LA.
Follow-up to my prior comment:
This spring is currently not realistic as a source for water. Being on a school campus means it’s regularly closed off to the public. The site itself is natural, beautiful, & pristine, however the surrounding area is a dense urban environment. The last time I went, the water did not taste right. That said, it’s better than tap water & the majority of bottled water, as long as you’re able to gain access & escape afterwards…
You’re much better off going to the spring in Duarte which is part of the Angeles National Forest.
Think about it folks.. if you had a well in your back yard it would be prudent for you to test this water at regular intervals. Because of the location of this Spring and all the Commercial Activity ( it is not in the middle of the forest ). So until someone tests the water and the Test Results are Posted, I wouldn’t take a bottle home to serve my family. But, if I go their on one of the Saturdays they are open, I am sure I’ll try it. Why someone doesn’t Bottle it up and sell it.. Or is it that the Owners drink Tap Water and do not buy $1 a gallon Sprint Water like the most of us do. For me I’ll look for another Spring that I feel is safe.
I live less.than a mile from site. In the 90’s the (now gone) Mobil gas station was closed due to a major leak pouring into the earth. It was a big deal. I suppose it is all cleaned up but its location is a stones throw away (corner of Bundy/wilshire. Approx 12054 Wilshire blvd) from the spring, which concerns me. Maybe this is the cause of the pollution? I wouldn’t drink because of that.
@Lamont: that would be awesome! I just found this site, and have been ‘laboring’ over what to do about the clean drinking water “issue”! I live in LA and am astonished and so happy to find out about something like this!Sounds so beautiful and peaceful, too! Please post the results when you find out! I would so love to get clean water, naturally. 🙂 Cheers!
To know for sure, I’ll go to the spring, get a sample, and pay to get the water tested. I’ll post the results before the first saturday of next month, so everyone can be sure whether it is contaminated or not. let’s pray for the latter.
We were there in July on first Saturday. What a lovely place a former memorial garden with huge old growth trees. The water is living as it wells from ground near museum. Please if you go be respectful of the Tongva people who manage that land. We saw people take water that day tho it was frowned upon greatly. The school who own the land does not like people taking water due to risk of illness or lawsuits though there is a recent water quality test on file somewhere. But the land is very healing just to go and sit and be with living water in center of major metropolitan area. It needs PROTECTION many times it has been threatened with condos or parking lots. It would be the greatest shame to lose it. They have a Before Columbus party in October there the public is invited to join.
So, I’m *not* an expert of any variety. I’ve been visiting this page for over a year trying to deduce if there is potable spring water that can be collected in or near Los Angeles. Believing Alex’s comment about the “TDS” (second comment) which stands for “total dissolved solids” I’ve just learned, 1,200 is in the unacceptable category. Or at least according to the sources I found. So unless you know some magical way to treat the contaminated spring water, which seems to sort of defeat the purpose, it seems getting drinking water from here is out. http://www.safewater.org/PDFS/resourcesknowthefacts/TDS_AND%20_pH.pdf
Elohim above just told you guys the water is drinkable. Why keep asking. I am sure they posted the warning to prevent nature lovers from enjoying this gift. Enjoy it … or not!
went on this first saturday of the month and was told that it was closed. Contaminated, supposedly from dry cleaner chemicals. My heart cries!! It’s a shame that humanity is so lame!!! This natural spring water now runs straight into the sewer… :-/
Went to this spot and it had an open sign but was all locked up. Only open every first Saturday of the month! Will go when open to check it out. Wish I was able to fill up
Drinking pure spring water is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Our bodies are over 99% water at the molecular level, so water affects every aspect of our biology. Yet, not all water is created equal. Almost all the bottled spring water available is pasteurized for shelf stability, which neutralizes many of the powerful health benefits such as increased hydrogen, healthy probiotics, and crystalline structure. For more about why unprocessed spring water is the best water to drink, read this.
The best way to guarantee you are getting real unprocessed spring water is to collect it yourself. This is a short and simple guide filled with information about how to gather spring water. We will cover how to find a spring, how to collect the water, how to honor the spring, how to store the water properly and other tips.
FindASpring.org is the best resource for locating a spring near you. However, not all springs are on the map. First, check the map to see if there is a spring in your local area. If there is, look at the reviews and comments. Has anyone shared helpful information about flow rate or posted a water test result? Is the spring in a pristine area? Do a bit of research and make sure the spring is safe to drink from. If you have any doubt about the purity, don’t risk it and get a water test, HERE. If you don’t see a spring on the map in your area, there still might be some that aren’t listed yet. First, ask the older generation who have lived in your area a long time if they know. You can also ask people in your community who might already get spring water such as people at a health food store or at a farmers market. Another great option is to view A US forest service map, where many springs have been marked. You can view these maps through the Gaia GPS or All Trails hiking apps on your phone. The map overlay you want is USGS Topo. Not all are easily accessible or ideal for drinking, but some are and it can be a fun adventure to find them. We have found over half a dozen great springs this way.
Once you’ve found your spring, figure out how you are going to gather the water. Is it right on the side of the road and easy to access or do you have to hike to it? We recommend storing spring water in glass instead of plastic to preserve the purity of the water. It is better for the environment, your body, and the water. Even BPA free plastic has toxic chemicals that can leach into water and cause health issues. If you do want to use plastic for safety reasons when filling at the spring, we recommend transferring the water to glass as soon as possible. FindASpring is sponsored by Alive Waters, which offers beautiful reusable glass. They have a 2.5 gallon option, which is a convenient size for carrying that isn’t too heavy. They also sell handles that you can use to transport the jugs even more easily. If you have to hike to access the spring, we recommend putting the water jugs into an extra large backpack to hike the water out with ease. We use Osprey packs that hold 2 jugs each. You can also use a wheelbarrow or even a stroller depending on how easy a walk it is.
Filling 2.5 Gallon Alive Waters Jug
When you get to the spring, remember to first give back before you take. Springs are considered sacred in indigenous cultures around the world for their life giving water and also as a connection to the inner earth. A powerful and simple way to give back is to clean up. Is there any trash that needs to be collected? Could you move any dead leaves or sticks to improve the flow rate? Show up in service. Some other wonderful ways to give is with a moment of expressing verbal gratitude, singing songs to the water, offering the water an ethically sourced crystal, a feather, or some other physical gift. Flowers are a popular and beautiful thing to offer, but please be careful to source organic ones as most flowers from the store are sprayed with pesticides and can be toxic to put near a spring. Also, flowers can attract bugs as they decay, so it can be best to offer them to the flowing water directly or a little downstream from the spring head.
When gathering the water, fill the jug as close to the spring head as possible, never gather downstream. Be very careful as wet glass is extremely slippery. Make sure the lid is securely fastened. When transporting the spring water home, the jugs can sometimes slide around the car. Secure them in place or wrap them with towels or something so they don’t crash into each other.
How you store your spring water is essential. It is not pasteurized like spring water from the store, so it will start growing algae if left in direct sunlight. This is good because it means it’s alive! If the water you drink can’t even support the most basic life forms, how do you think it will support your body? Store your water in a cool, dark place such as a dark corner, pantry or closet. The fridge is ideal if you have room. Some people prefer to filter their water through a Berkey filter before drinking, but if the spring is pure, it’s not necessary. We drink our spring water completely unfiltered.
How long the water stays good for depends on how cold a temperature it’s stored at. Spring water is best fresh. We personally do not prefer to drink spring water past 2 weeks old. However, we know other people that will drink it at a month old. It’s great to get in a rhythm where you know how long the water lasts you and put your collection day on the calendar in advance.
I believe that water is calling us to reconnect with her in the deepest way, to gather our own water. Just like our ancestors did. Our ancestors didn’t have fancy water machines. They also didn’t create villages or settle where there was no water. Water was revered as the center of the community and the nodal point around which life could spiral out and take root.
Here’s to restoring the sacred connection with the waters of life.
Written by Dakota Chanel. Water Priestess and Ceremonialist. DakotaChanel.com
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We need to hold everyone accountable and see if this can be cleaned up immediately. We must be the most ignorant people in the entire Universe to contaminate a Natural Spring like this. This is an Earth Crime!
Been drinking the water here. Happy with the results. Surrounding plant/animal-life appears to be healthy/vibrant. Gates to spring-site are usually locked, in which case you’ll be tasked with climbing a chain-link-fence to access the spring. Bring a partner &/or containers that can survive being dropped over the fence (6-foot tall) onto piles of leaves/dirt. When main gates/entrances to the school campus are locked, the spring is practically inaccessible, so only come when the campus is open. *WARNING* there are 2 on-campus parking lots right next to the spring which both have gates that are routinely locked, so BEWARE when parking here there is RISK of having your CAR TRAPPED. I recommend parking on the street (Texas Ave) unless you sense that the on-campus parking lot will remain open long enough for you to fill your containers and leave. Street-parking is only approx 50-feet further to travel your containers. The energy of this spring is divine; a powerful, tranquil, & ancient site. In-joy~ Peace~
So even if the campus is open i still have to jump a fence? So if the school was closed would i have to jump 2 fences? Thanks I am getting ready to go and pick some up so I just want to be prepared. Best Regards. Thank you
I have written this location to make sure they offer free spring water, as it is labelled as such on your maps of springs, and they do not. The president has requested an update on your website.
What a waste: this is an ancient Indian village and it’s a ruin because of the city. Beautiful fresh spring water, about 22-25k gallons/day just running off full blast into the storm drain… Old story I guess. Spent about an hour taking to Angie, the lady that takes care of the place. I’m pretty sure this spring supplied the city of Santa Monica prior to the Mullholland deal: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serra_Springs_(California)
Go get your water from the Carlsbad spring..right near the ocean.. It’s great..taste delicious..I’ve been drinking it for about 3 wks..sleep much better and I feel it’s good. However, I have not had it tested. Where does one get it tested?
How can I GPS the location ?
Whats the location to GPS ?
YB did you keep drinking the water from Carlsbad? If so… are you still noticing the health benefits?:) Did you ever get it tested?
Hi, All, the water at this site is being tested for contaminants, and, unfortunately, it is definitely contaminated. One of the ladies there told me the upper spring (which is apparently a really big one, I have not seen it) tested positive for a dry cleaning chemical, and I can vouch that the lower spring (the one you see immediately as you walk onto the Tongva site) is contaminated, most likely w/ same. 🙁 I took some water recently but it definitely was not good, and I ended up returning it to the site, just ’cause I felt it was the right thing to do. Right now this site is not an option for clean water, and the people who run it are very concerned about people getting sick until it is restored (hopefully) and made safe. They are working on it. I put in a couple calls to the superintendent of LA Unified, Steve Zimmer, as they actually own the land, and stopped by the City Council in that area and spoke at length w/ the Field Deputy to Councilman Mike Bonnin: Len Nguyen, after speaking w/ Paulina at the site. At Zimmer’s office Claudia Vizcarra and 1 other person are working directly w/ the Tongva Indians. Anyone who can help or be supportive to them please contact them to find out what is most important to have communicated at this time (there were several different things/difficulties going on at once) and then contact Steve Zimmer’s office @ LAUSD to voice concerns, (213) 241-6387, and Len Nguyen @ Mike Bonnin’s office, City Council. The sites at Duarte or Monrovia are better options for now if you are in LA.
Any recent updates of this site?
Follow-up to my prior comment:
This spring is currently not realistic as a source for water. Being on a school campus means it’s regularly closed off to the public. The site itself is natural, beautiful, & pristine, however the surrounding area is a dense urban environment. The last time I went, the water did not taste right. That said, it’s better than tap water & the majority of bottled water, as long as you’re able to gain access & escape afterwards…
You’re much better off going to the spring in Duarte which is part of the Angeles National Forest.
~Peace~
Think about it folks.. if you had a well in your back yard it would be prudent for you to test this water at regular intervals. Because of the location of this Spring and all the Commercial Activity ( it is not in the middle of the forest ). So until someone tests the water and the Test Results are Posted, I wouldn’t take a bottle home to serve my family. But, if I go their on one of the Saturdays they are open, I am sure I’ll try it. Why someone doesn’t Bottle it up and sell it.. Or is it that the Owners drink Tap Water and do not buy $1 a gallon Sprint Water like the most of us do. For me I’ll look for another Spring that I feel is safe.
I live less.than a mile from site. In the 90’s the (now gone) Mobil gas station was closed due to a major leak pouring into the earth. It was a big deal. I suppose it is all cleaned up but its location is a stones throw away (corner of Bundy/wilshire. Approx 12054 Wilshire blvd) from the spring, which concerns me. Maybe this is the cause of the pollution? I wouldn’t drink because of that.
@Lamont: that would be awesome! I just found this site, and have been ‘laboring’ over what to do about the clean drinking water “issue”! I live in LA and am astonished and so happy to find out about something like this!Sounds so beautiful and peaceful, too! Please post the results when you find out! I would so love to get clean water, naturally. 🙂 Cheers!
To know for sure, I’ll go to the spring, get a sample, and pay to get the water tested. I’ll post the results before the first saturday of next month, so everyone can be sure whether it is contaminated or not. let’s pray for the latter.
Hi Lamont, did you get the results from the test?
We were there in July on first Saturday. What a lovely place a former memorial garden with huge old growth trees. The water is living as it wells from ground near museum. Please if you go be respectful of the Tongva people who manage that land. We saw people take water that day tho it was frowned upon greatly. The school who own the land does not like people taking water due to risk of illness or lawsuits though there is a recent water quality test on file somewhere. But the land is very healing just to go and sit and be with living water in center of major metropolitan area. It needs PROTECTION many times it has been threatened with condos or parking lots. It would be the greatest shame to lose it. They have a Before Columbus party in October there the public is invited to join.
So, I’m *not* an expert of any variety. I’ve been visiting this page for over a year trying to deduce if there is potable spring water that can be collected in or near Los Angeles. Believing Alex’s comment about the “TDS” (second comment) which stands for “total dissolved solids” I’ve just learned, 1,200 is in the unacceptable category. Or at least according to the sources I found. So unless you know some magical way to treat the contaminated spring water, which seems to sort of defeat the purpose, it seems getting drinking water from here is out. http://www.safewater.org/PDFS/resourcesknowthefacts/TDS_AND%20_pH.pdf
Elohim above just told you guys the water is drinkable. Why keep asking. I am sure they posted the warning to prevent nature lovers from enjoying this gift. Enjoy it … or not!
So is it contaminated or not?
How can we verify?
Does anyone know if the water is still contaminated? I bottled some and am afraid to drink it….
I just called and the lady said, that i could not take containers to bring some home with me. So what is this location for?
went on this first saturday of the month and was told that it was closed. Contaminated, supposedly from dry cleaner chemicals. My heart cries!! It’s a shame that humanity is so lame!!! This natural spring water now runs straight into the sewer… :-/
I just want to know if the water is drinkable or not.
Any feedback will be appreciated, is it contaminated? Is it possible to collect some water there?
We went here on 10/13/13. The staff at the school said that the water may be contaminated, and they are asking people not to drink it.
Went to this spot and it had an open sign but was all locked up. Only open every first Saturday of the month! Will go when open to check it out. Wish I was able to fill up
tds: 1020 ph: 7.25
Wow the TDS count is way to HIGH! have you found a spring in the LA area??
Smack dab in the middle of Los Angeles at a sacred Indian Spring. This place needs good legal assistance from someone who cares about Indian rights. Please let anyone who fits this description know. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kuruvungna-Springs-and-The-GabrielinoTongva-Springs-Foundation/175237389216646