Located in the West meadow beach park is either an artesian well, or a spring. I have only heard what locals have said, which is that people drink from it all the time and some people collect from it. Despite long island not having mountains it seems like a nice source. The area and park around it is very beautiful as well. Depending on whether the beach next door is charging parking, that can be an issue but I believe they don’t charge once the lifeguards leave.
Sure, park in the parking lot for the beach, there is only one parking lot. There is a running/walking/bike path that runs parallel to the beach. Follow that path for 5-10 min and you will see a sign for an 88 acre marine conservation. turn left down the dirt path and you will see a house/structure. on the left side of that house there is a pipe coming out of the ground which has water pouring out of it 24/7, that is the tap.
great site. The Cold Spring site had more than one outlet. The one on 25A seawall was closed off but there used to be another outlet down a side road across from a house. As of two years ago that one was still running. I moved and don’t know the status of that outlet today. The shutdown was a B.S. move by the town to stop all the traffic stopping and people crossing 25A in traffic. The water was fine. I got it tested every month. Bacteria. Baloney.
I went here a few days ago thanks to find a spring. I was able to find is easily. But I posted about it on Facebook and I got a bunch of people (including a retired water tester) saying that this water might not be safe because its from the first level. The first level gets all the runoff and pesticides… so im not sure whether or not to continue drinking it. Id surely love to because it tastes great and its from a natural source. But the whole reason I got the water in the first place was to avoid chemicals.
I went to the spring today and it’s still open and seems to be pretty under utilized, one person jogging down the road didn’t know about it. The pipe is located to the left of the Ward Melville Heritage Organization building. This building is located .4 miles from the white service gate, which is locked, so no driving down the road. The area is also a turtle nesting ground. It’s quite a trek with the weight of a jug, I recommend bringing a cart, the road is paved. The area is beautiful, beach and wetland and their were a lot of visitors out enjoying the landscape. The water is delicious!
Hello everyone, I just got out of the Israeli army and I now travel and try to post helpful info online. I visited the spring today, Sunday, Nov 10th 2024 and the water is still running, it is nice and cold and it is easily accessible. I did not test the water or drink from it but it is flowing out of the pipe as described and is on the left side of that nature hut. Follow the instructions below, they are accurate. God bless us all and let’s hope we will never need to use this as our only source of drinking water.
Delicious water. Very energizing. Live in the area and drink this water for about 5-6 years. No problems although probably should have it tested independently
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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
Hey Guys, I am brand new here and very excited about this group. Could someone please tell me where exactly is the spring if I wanted to collect a bottle of water from? Thank you!
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Still active. Had it tested independently, no issues. Delicious mineral water.
Hello since this is most recent review can you tell me where it’s located like where to park and do you have to walk far? Thanks!!
Sure, park in the parking lot for the beach, there is only one parking lot. There is a running/walking/bike path that runs parallel to the beach. Follow that path for 5-10 min and you will see a sign for an 88 acre marine conservation. turn left down the dirt path and you will see a house/structure. on the left side of that house there is a pipe coming out of the ground which has water pouring out of it 24/7, that is the tap.
Can you tell me what kind of testing you did on the water? Thanks so much for your helpful info
I uploaded the lab report to this site.
Howdy Kevin,
Can you post a link to your recent water testing report for this spring.
Thank you…
the report i uploaded to findaspring
Hey Kevin- I couldn’t find a report for 2022 on this site – is it still safe? Thanks!!
As of 4/7/17 — The spring is still active.
The exact coordinates are:
40.9363584, -73.1442264
It’s behind the Dr. Erwin J. Ernst Marine Conservation Center. To the left of the green building.
Went here today. Got water. Satisfied. Thanks to everyone who has shared this spot and the helpful comments.
great site. The Cold Spring site had more than one outlet. The one on 25A seawall was closed off but there used to be another outlet down a side road across from a house. As of two years ago that one was still running. I moved and don’t know the status of that outlet today. The shutdown was a B.S. move by the town to stop all the traffic stopping and people crossing 25A in traffic. The water was fine. I got it tested every month. Bacteria. Baloney.
I went here a few days ago thanks to find a spring. I was able to find is easily. But I posted about it on Facebook and I got a bunch of people (including a retired water tester) saying that this water might not be safe because its from the first level. The first level gets all the runoff and pesticides… so im not sure whether or not to continue drinking it. Id surely love to because it tastes great and its from a natural source. But the whole reason I got the water in the first place was to avoid chemicals.
This water is fantastic and its the only public source left on this island. I have drank a lot of it. GORGEOUS BEACH TOO!
I went to the spring today and it’s still open and seems to be pretty under utilized, one person jogging down the road didn’t know about it. The pipe is located to the left of the Ward Melville Heritage Organization building. This building is located .4 miles from the white service gate, which is locked, so no driving down the road. The area is also a turtle nesting ground. It’s quite a trek with the weight of a jug, I recommend bringing a cart, the road is paved. The area is beautiful, beach and wetland and their were a lot of visitors out enjoying the landscape. The water is delicious!
Hello everyone, I just got out of the Israeli army and I now travel and try to post helpful info online. I visited the spring today, Sunday, Nov 10th 2024 and the water is still running, it is nice and cold and it is easily accessible. I did not test the water or drink from it but it is flowing out of the pipe as described and is on the left side of that nature hut. Follow the instructions below, they are accurate. God bless us all and let’s hope we will never need to use this as our only source of drinking water.
Hi Everyone! Thank you so much for the below information. I visited the spring today and can confirm it’s still active!
Has this spring water been tested recently..? Thinking about going there soon…
Still active?
Also interested in hearing updates
Delicious water. Very energizing. Live in the area and drink this water for about 5-6 years. No problems although probably should have it tested independently
The well is actually directly adjacent to the house, down the side street. Sort of hidden, but it was still there as of August 2016.
Where is the side entrance to the Cold Spring Site?
The well is actually directly adjacent to the house, down the side street. Sort of hidden, but it was still there as of August 2016.