Archive for January, 2010

Description

In the ditch at the bottom of a large cow barn….As you pass you may notice a number of people crawling down into the ditch…confusing but this is the spring. Flows fast out of the ground through a pipe…They are not getting ditch water!!! Great water source and many locals drink it for generations.

Nearest Address

2800 block Greenfield Rd.

Directions from Nearest Address

Follow the Gaspereau Rd over the hill from Wolfville. Turn right onto greenfield rd as you come to into the valley. On your right hand side is a large cow barn, just before Gaspereau River Rd. on the same side as the elementary school about 300 yards before it.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Gaspereau Spring Map

Submitted by: Alex Proctor

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Description

This spring is in a setting of rock walls, pools, and a well enclosure.

Make sure you fill from either the top layer of the water flow or from the faucet. This will minimize any extra sediment in your collection.

Nearest Address

Texas 37 Scroggins, TX 75480

Directions from Nearest Address

From I30 take 37 south for 6.5 miles. When you pass Purley, you will see a sign for a picnic area, the spring is on the left.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS:

33° 4′19.33″N, 95°16′4.66″W

Map Link: Crystal Springs Map

Submitted by: Rami Barsoum

Description

Really fresh springwater.

Additional info: http://www.ruovesi.fi/matkailu/info/ruovesi/suomi/lahde.htm

Nearest Address

Ruovedentieltä rantaan.

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS:

61.990483, 24.066400

Map Link: Ruoveden Lähde Map

Submitted by: Jaakko halmetoja

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Description

The Spring bubbles up from the ground as a small pond. The old parchment makers was built around it as the water was used for making paper.

Nearest Address

The Homewell, Havant, Hampshire. 40 yards to the rear of St Faiths Churchyard.

Directions from Nearest Address

From the front of St Faiths Church in the middle of Town, (West Street) walk down the right side alongside the church yard, (Robin Hood pub on your right) carry straight on for about 40 yards, The Homewell is immediately in front of you surrounded by a small brick wall with a plaque on.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: The Homewell Spring Map

Submitted by: Mark Willenbruch

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Description

Flows all year long.

Nearest Address

About 100 meters down the road from the KVR and the Summerland Rodeo Grounds.

Directions from Nearest Address

The entrance gate to the spring is 5.2km from the intersection of Victoria Rd and Prairie Valley Rd in summerland BC. Drive north on Prairie Valley Rd as if you were driving to the towns landfill. There are signs along the way that point you to the landfill, the KVR(Kettle Valley Railroad, and the Summerland Rodeo Grounds. First you will pass the landfill. Keep going. Then you will pass the KVR. Right after that is a stop sign at the railroad tracks. On the other side of the tracks is the Rodeo Grounds. about 100 meters after the rodeo grounds is a little wooden bridge going over a creek. right after the bridge you turn left at the gate. drive in, and you will see a second gate up ahead on your left that leads to the spring. please be sure to close both gates when you live. the land is private, but the owners have no problems with people going there if you just keep the place clean and close the gates afterwards.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Summerland Spring Map

Submitted by: pete

Note: Gemini Springs in Debary, Florida has closed its spring for swimming due to,what they believe is, a collaspe in the aquafer.Thus they have a bacterial problem due to no fresh water supply. The water in the park (ie. facuets,etc.) is public municipal water source. – CJ Talley

Description:

2 springs in a park.

Nearest Address

37 Dirksen Drive Debary, FL 32713-3707 (386) 668-3810

Directions from Nearest Address

I-4 to Debary exit. Debary is NE of Orlando and SW of Daytona Beach.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Sunrise to sunset.

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Gemini Springs Map

Submitted by: Rebecca

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Description

Steady flow year round even during the winter.

Additional info: http://www.walkerisland.com/

Nearest Address

Walker Island Family Camping #27 Route 20 Chester, MA 01011

Directions from Nearest Address

0.2 miles West from the Walker Island Family Campsite entrance on Route 20.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS:

42°16′14.14″N 73° 0′6.23″W

Map Link: Walker Island Spring Map

Submitted by: Benjamin O’Farrell

Description

Continuous spring right next to a lovely waterfall off of Route 30.

Nearest Address

2557 W River Rd, West Dummerston, VT 05357

Directions from Nearest Address

Take a right out of the parking lot and it will be on your right about a mile down the road. There is a bridge under construction a few hundred yards past it.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Route 30 Water Map

Submitted by: Elise

NOT RECOMMENDED:  SEE COMMENTS BELOW

Description

Great access. Beautiful woodland setting.

Additional info: http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=10603

Nearest Address

Keston Ponds Keston

Directions from Nearest Address

From Keston Village ask for directions to Keston Ponds – its 1 minute away

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Caesars Well Map

Submitted by: Sally Harte

Description

Right off of Willow st you find the entrance to a short path into the woods. At the beginning of this path you find a very large quartz crystal. I have not yet taken the temp or ph of the water.

Nearest Address

Willow st.

Directions from Nearest Address

From RT 6 take exit 5 and turn north.take a left onto Church st. Drive past the bamboo and look for Willow st on the right. About a mile down Willow on the right you will find the entrance of the path with enough room to pull your vehicle off the road.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Crystal Spring Map

Submitted by: Elidad Zerach