Massachusetts

Description

On the side of the road, at the bottom of a concrete headwall. Limited parking, and be aware of traffic coming downhill. The spring has been in place for over a hundred years. The water is ice cold most of the year, and is enjoyed by many locals! Flows are consistent.

Nearest Address

624 Hapgood Street

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Hapgood Spring Map

Submitted by: Michael Butler

Description

It is an aquifer that is constantly bubbling up from the ground. It is somewhat enclosed in a wooden container. It is located next to Shawme Pond. People from all over the cape come to this spring.

Nearest Address

Main Street and Route 130 intersection

Directions from Nearest Address

Downtown Sandwich next to Shawme Pond and the Old Grist Mill.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Old Grist Mill Spring Map

Submitted by: Pamela McDermott

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Description

Has only one spout. Has enough room to pull to the side of the road. Please don’t block the neighbors driveway.

Nearest Address

501 River Road

Directions from Nearest Address

From Union St. in North Adams Ma.turn on Beaver St. that turns into River Rd in Clarksburg. The spring is approximately 3 miles from Union St.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS:

N 42′ 43.028 W 73′ 04.400

Map Link: Clarksburg Spring Map

Submitted by: Gary Socha

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Description

Cold, exceptional water. Mammoth flow. Well maintained.

“I created this name as I know of no other. This spring has served the townspeople well. The water supply was accidentally poisoned decades ago forcing the locals back to the Source. I’ll provide a link regarding the chemical spill.” – NewDawn

Additional info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_Metal_Processing

Nearest Address

64 High Street

Directions from Nearest Address

From the seepage spring at 64 High Street, continue up the hill approx. 500 feet. There’s a car pull-off on the same side of the road. Follow the path a short way to the spring. Hard to see from the road.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: True Blessing Spring Map

Submitted by: NewDawn

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Description

Good clean water. Moderate flow.

I created the name as I know of no other. A friend remembers her Mother taking her here over 40 years ago. Good chaga hunting in this area.

Nearest Address

C/O Rt. 67 and Old Warren Road

Directions from Nearest Address

From Rt. 20, go North for 4 miles to Old Warren Road. Do a U- turn and go back South approx. 1000 feet to a car pull-off (past the For Sale sign). The spring is a short walk down the path.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Old Warren Spring Map

Submitted by: NewDawn

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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 Cedar 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.

DEP writeup of this spring is at http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/drinking/1148015.pdf. The Lanesborough Board of Selectmen temporarily shut down the roadside tap to this spring sometime in late 2008-early 2009 until the bacteria count is brought down. Not reopened yet.

Nearest Address

Summer St.

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Berkshire Spring Map

Submitted by: Angela

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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