Comments on: Spoutn’ Spring, Frederick, Maryland

By: Agoneawayfarm

Agoneawayfarm — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:48:00 +0000

Just read the February 2011 articles about the cancer cluster around Ft. Detrich. Hundreds of people have died because of the chemicals and poisons they put into the ground. They latest research is 6 miles around Ft. Detrich. The spring is only 4.3 miles from there. I have asked several people who say that the spring comes from 100s of feet down, and it would be safe, but now I am wary of our beautiful water….

May I have some feedback?

By: HOBOPOTHEAD

HOBOPOTHEAD — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:23:00 +0000

If you are having trouble finding Spoutn Spring it is 4.2 miles from the Ft. Dietrich entrance at the intersection of Rosemond and Old Farm. Just keep driving on Rosemond heading out of town. Rosemond will turn into Yellow Spring Road but it’s still the same road, just keep going. Before long you will be driving in the boondocks but there will still be a double yellow line in the middle of the road. The spring is about 30 meters BEFORE this double yellow line ends. The spring is on the right side of the road just a few feet from the road. There is a small pulloff exactly acroos from the spring.

By: SunkissedMoreil

SunkissedMoreil — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:34:00 +0000

Crazy question I know, but would it be a good idea to run the water through my brita filter? Would it even make a difference?

By: Catlover201017

Catlover201017 — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:13:00 +0000

WaterGenie, the pH is more like 4.5. If it were 7 or alkaline I would not have a concern with drinking this water, however, the acidic nature of this water concerns me.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:51:00 +0000

I notice that the pH is not available for this spring; however, since limestone is mentioned on the descriptive site, my guess is the pH is above 7.0 or alkaline. Another guess is that alkaline pH could explain the “healing qualities” that are mentioned in the descriptive site.

By: Catlover201017

Catlover201017 — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:24:00 +0000

I checked the pH and it was 4.5. Should that be a concern since it’s quite acidic??

By: Matthew

Matthew — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:16:00 +0000

Visited this spring the day after Thanksgiving…there is a pretty immense forest to explore around this spring. I was visiting family around holidays and as always look up a spring to visit. I was happy to find out that my sister and my brother in law are now filling up at this spring weekly.

By: Roots

Roots — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Should be ok it’s been about a month now that it has had that odor and taste. My theory was that due to fall the decomposing forest floor from the leaves is letting a bit of sulfur into the water. I’m pretty sure sulfur isn’t bad for your health unless it is in large quantities I mean MSM is a form of sulfur that people are talking about helping joint issues. However I am not a doctor so I’d do some research for yourself and see if it feels right for you. However I have been drinking it and have yet to have any ill effects.

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:48:00 +0000

I went today. I am wondering about the smell of the water. It has a strong sulphur smell. Is it OK to drink? thanks

By: Vthomas

Vthomas — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:35:00 +0000

Can you tell me how far is this from Washington, DC