Massachusetts

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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

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

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Description

This Spring is called “Mt. Blue Spring” & is located near the end of the driveway of the park [the last paved parking lot to the right (after a campsite), just before the turn-around @ the end of the road; Union St.]. The water comes from an Aquifer & is maintained by the park. It exists within a hut, & there are 3 faucets which maintain (limit) the water flow. I asked one of the rangers if it was “sucked” out of the earth like a well & he stated it is not, that it is indeed an aquifer, which means the water coming up is ‘ripe’, & just limited by the presence of 3 faucets, however there was some sort of pump there which they were having issues w/ (electrical) the day i went (7-3-09), but i believe that will be resolved shortly. So i’m a bit confused as to the reason the pump is there, but i’m assuming it assists in maintaining the flow of the water & is not there to suck it out of the ground. I was able to get a decent trickle of water the day i was there regardless. As is often the case with other springs, i’m assuming the pressure ebbs & flows. Another couple there stated that the flow i witnessed wasn’t nearly what they’re used to seeing, but the ranger stated it was working fine the day before. The park ranger also stated the spring has been there for many, many decades & that locals come from all around incessantly to fill their water, & that it is tested frequently. He had a test result page @ the Visitor Center, but not an extra one for me to take w/ me. He stated there is another posting of test results (mineral content/ppm?) at the hut where the water is, but i forgot to look for it when there, (didn’t see it). According to the ranger, this water was exported all over the world about 100 years back! He stated it was the best water around. I have to say that i THINK i liked the taste of this water better than my usual source of water in Exeter NH (oak st. extension), but it’s too premature to cast my vote…

Nearest Address

Wompatauk St. Park Union St. Hingham, MA 02043 (781) 749-7160

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Same hours as park (don’t know). call them at this number: (781) 749-7160

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Mt. Blue Spring Map

Submitted by: Carl Puglisi

Description

On summer street in lanesboro. close to the end that connects to old state road.

Nearest Address

Summer St.

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Lanesborough Spring Map

Submitted by: Angela

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Description

Moderate flow through large PVC in the heart of town.

I occasionally clean the PVC with a brush to rid the pipe of algae. Watch traffic, it can get busy sometimes.

Nearest Address

64 High Street

Directions from Nearest Address

Find the First Church of Monson. Go up the hill to # 64 High Street which will be on your left. Spring is clearly visable from the road.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Always

GPS:

Unknown

Map Link: High Street Spring Map

Submitted by: NewDawn

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Description

Beautiful, strong flowing spring in a peaceful and secluded pine forest. Well known to the locals.

This is an exceptional spring with a constant flow of interesting people to talk to.

Nearest Address

C / O Route 148 and Old Turnpike Rd.

Directions from Nearest Address

Take Route 122 North from the Worcester area until you pass Route 148. Bear left on Old Turnpike Road which is immediately after Rt. 148. Approx. 3 miles turn left on Crocker Nye Road. The spring is on your left side. It can’t be missed from the road.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Always

GPS:

Unknown

Map Link: The Healing Spring Map

Submitted by: NewDawn

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Description

All year. 3 pressurized nozzles. Housed in shed. 2 miles into the woods. You can drive right up. 100% free. They do run water through filters first.

Nearest Address

1 Union St Hingham, MA 02043

Directions from Nearest Address

http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/womp.htm

Spring is located 2 miles into park. Drive all the way on the main road and you will see sign on your left.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Unknown

GPS:

N/A

Map Link: Mt. Blue Spring Map

Submitted by: Ryan Clauson

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Description:

This spring is on the southern boundary of Brimfield State Forest. Cold, crystal clear water from white PVC. Clearly visable from the road. Very secluded, quiet area with miles of hiking nearby.

Nearest Address

Post Office on Monson Rd. in Wales, Ma.

Directions from Nearest Address

From Wales, Ma. Turn onto Monson Road at the Post Office and go 1/2 mile to McBride Rd. Bear right at the fork. Bear right at the next fork, which is Mt. Hitchcock Rd. The spring is 3/4 mile on the right side of the road.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Always

GPS:

Unknown

Map Link: Mt. Hitchcock Spring

Submitted by: NewDawn, technoshaman

Description

almost invisable from the road. Mountain spring flowing right out of the hill side via a pipe

Nearest Address

rte 20-*just over the becket/chester line

Directions from Nearest Address

driving up rte 20 thru chester, towards becket you will find the sping just a few feet after the becket town line on the right.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Always

GPS:

Unknown

Map Link: Becket Spring Map

Submitted by: SK