The address is the closest I could find. This is across the road from the creek. There is a pvc pipe coming out from the spring. Water is very good. There is a pull off right next to the spring.
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How to Collect Spring Water
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.
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.
E. coli and total coliform bacteria have been found in this water when tested in 2016. See water test results for more details.
I have seen many people stop at this place, everytime I pass there is a car sitting there filling up jugs. I can tell you my tap water is not clean what so ever, I am going to try it…the tap water kills my filters, and has left extremely large amounts of nasties in my coffee pot. It has been years since anyone has posted the quality and clearity of this spring. I heard a cheese cloth will filter out the bad stuff because something in the cloth traps the contaminants. I am originally from Western New York where the water is extremely clean and tasty…If anyone has test results for this water please post.
Hey guys, I tested the purity of water yesterday and it is crystal clean EXCEPT for the most important contaminant… coliform bacteria is super present. AKA animal poop. Don’t drink it guys 🙁
Does anyone have any good resources to for testing water?
I bought a kit from Home Depot $30. Unfortunately it is a one use kit. 🙁
I will pick up a test from the home store and see what the current status is.
Trace amounts of arsenic have been found below the Maximum Contaminant Level when tested in 2016, but any level of arsenic detected in drinking water can be of concern as it is carcinogenic/toxic in the form that is found in water. See water test results for more details.
Hi, are there any updates with this spring? Has anyone re-tested it? Would love to know if it’s truly drinkable.
Yes I live a mile from it and I use it regularly. Fill up gallon jugs with it for my fridge. Way better than the tap water from our sink!
We got a sample yesterday. Going to buy a test kit. Any sickness from your experiences? ?
Hi Hannah, do you still use this spring regularly? I’m trying to find a good spring to go to regularly. Do you filter or boil the water at all or just drink it straight? Thanks for the help!!
What’s the status on this one? I work in Cool Springs and wouldn’t mind making the trip here now and then, but I don’t see much activity on this page in the last couple of years!
Hi All, We went out to this spring last weekend 11/14/17. We collected the water and tested it. It did test positive for Coliform Bacteria. The test I did was not specific as to what type of Coliform so we do not know if it is E.Coli, Total coliform, or Environmental coliform. These are the three possibilities. I would to get further testing on it to rule out Total and E. Coli. Perhaps because it’s not a true spring – one earlier comment mentioned, it is getting contaminated.
Went there this weekend and filled up a ton of glass water bottles. Very easy to fill, very easy to park, and water is awesome. My kids helped me fill the bottles and we all liked the water. I would like to get the water tested just to be sure so figuring that out.
Did you Do the test?
Hi
Did you ever get a chance to test that spring water in Columbia
Thanks
Sam
Charles Byrd’s comment above says he had it tested and it is contaminated with Bacteria coliform.
We just went there and it’s a great spring. I’m unsure about buildup etc in the pcv pipe but the flow rate is fast and consistent enough that I trust it.
I love getting my water here! It is clean! Easy access and have photo but do not know how to post here!
I don’t see how this spring found be on private property. It’s right on the edge of the road, state right of way if I had to guess. I stopped out there today and filled 10 gallon jugs. The water is great.
It is public open always. Worth the trip I am also in Nashville and I drive the 45 mins one way to get my water. Right off of the road.. I have not had any issues with the quality of the water. Someone had it tested a few years back and the results were 99% pure so I do not worry about it. I have been using it for months now and never had any problems with it. I use it for drinking and cooking. I do a lot of fermenting and I use it for that too.
My name is Charles Byrd
I live in Southern Williamson county about 20 minutes (near many Huffs and Sweeneys) from this pipe
The water tastes quite good but it’s not a true spring
It’s a trickle down through 25-30 foot of rocks and crevice runoff which probably does mix with some spring water
I had the water tested.
It’s hard of course …very hard and all else checks out ok except sadly the most important test
Bacteria coliform which is damned high
We were very disappointed as its apparent that animal waste runoff contaminates this pipe
Because the water is great tasting water
If anyone wants further info or see the test tube pic I’ll send it
Yellow and the gel at top…..standard positive test
Charlesbyrd1957@gmail.com
have you tested it since then?
I would like more info on your test. Who performed the test and everything you could send. I live just up the road on carters creek and have been drinking it for years. Your message is concerning, I read that it had been tested and found to be almost totally pure some years ago.
I’m wondering if you ever found out where the water was tested. I will email Charlie myself but was thinking about getting it tested as well. Thank you.
Agreed. Any new updates? Has anyone visited the spring recently? (Fall 2017)
Any more info on this spring? I live in Nashville and it’s a haul to get out there if it’s not available to the public.
Oh, and I don’t believe it’s on private property as it is literally off the side of the road with a huge rock embankment above it.
I went to this spring yesterday. It’s right off of a 2 lane winding road but it does have a small area where one car can safely park. It’s not a busy road but be careful getting out as there are other cars on the road. Disappointingly, the copper pipe that Georgene mentioned has once again been replaced by PVC. Copper is highly sought after for scrappers, so I’m sure the spring was it’s victim. The water was super clear and I brought home several glass jars/bottle. However, I got a bit nervous about the PVC pipe and what it might leach into the water. Mold? Bacteria? So I ended up throwing it out after getting it home. Anyone know about how clean the water really is? I also took pictures which I am trying to post on FAS’s Facebook page.
Are we able to just walk up and fill our bottles? Would love to start using spring water
Hi I would also like to know if it’s private property and also …how’s the water 🙂
This is close to my house! Is it on private property?
I submitted this spring. I didn’t have an photos at first so a bit ago I took some pictures and would like to post if someone could tell me how. Also someone has changed out the PVC pipe for a nice copper pipe.
I am interested in going to the spring today and collecting my own water. I was wondering if anyone had it tested yet and how long have you been drinking the water? Please call or text me I’d love to ask you some questions. 9206763567