Comments on: Fredrick-Miller Spring, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

By: Lars

Lars — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:14:00 +0000

We have clients ask about this spring from time to time. We just had several water samples tested. Here’s what we found: http://www.premierwatermn.com/waterblog/frederick-miller-spring-water-quality/

By: Kerry

Kerry — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:34:00 +0000

Greetings! I spoke with the City of Eden Prairie today and asked about the testing done on the Miller Spring as well as the spring found at the entrance to the Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area. I was told that the water from each spring is tested once per month and typically at the beginning of the month. I was told that the tests from the beginning of November showed the nitrate levels for the Miller Spring to be 3.5ppm and the Richard T. Anderson Spring to be 0.5ppm. I would like to have the water tested myself but was encouraged by what I learned from the City of Eden Prairie.

By: Mia_raina

Mia_raina — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:30:00 +0000

Has anyone done testing since the radiation from Japan?

By: Mia_raina

Mia_raina — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:30:00 +0000

Has anyone done testing since the radiation from Japan?

By: Rdbrinks

Rdbrinks — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:08:00 +0000

This Minnesota Public Radio report says the spring is regularly tested by the city of Eden Prairie: http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/12/17/drinkingwells/

By: springlover

springlover — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:54:00 +0000

Hf – Thank you for your husband’s nitrate assessment. I had always wondered about the City’s “regular tests” which were mentioned before. Did he test for anything else? With the widespread use of this spring I am assuming no significant issues exist, but assumptions are risky with all the environmental concerns.

By: swimming_pool supplies

swimming_pool supplies — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:39:00 +0000

I’ll back again for sure, thanks for great article

By: Hurricaneflossie

Hurricaneflossie — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:54:00 +0000

My husband is an environmental chemist and we live near Miller Spring. He has tested the spring for nitrates also and says the level is right around 10 ppm, which is considered within safe drinking water limits. While it might be on the high side for infants and pregnant women, it is safe for the general public, and this water is much better for you in virtually every other respect than most other options around. Distilled water is not healthy for you, as the ph is too acidic and will draw essential minerals out of your body. It also increases the concentration of contaminants that are vaporized at a temperature lower than water, which can make it more toxic. It’s not a good idea to drink distilled water for any length of time. The EP city water supply tastes like a swimming pool. I’d take my chances with Miller Spring!

By: TW

TW — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:53:00 +0000

You got a nitrate reading from the water, BUT, is it still better than tap water is my question. I’m in EP and am at a loss as to what the heck to drink. I’d love to see it compared to EP tap water.

By: findaspring

findaspring — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:57:00 +0000

Hi Denny – Would love to see the test results. Where did you get it tested and where the actual levels? Send them in to me through Contact form above. Thanks! ~ JS