Hammill Spring, Starkville, MS

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Description

PVC pipe coming out of the ground on a road pull-off. There is a display case telling about Mr. Hammill about 50 feet from the spring. It’s nice and often others will be there. In the Tombigbee National Forrest. Tested by forrest services every month.

Nearest Address

Highway 25, Starkville, MS 39762

Directions from Nearest Address

It’s about 20 minutes south on Hwy 25 from Starkville.

Driving directions from Starkville here:
http://tinyurl.com/bch3yo
(Zoom in on “Terrain” and the spring is labeled on the map).

Driving south on Hwy 25, the turn is labeled to Morgantown.
Stay straight and follow around until the first real left turn. There is a small sign pointing to the spring.

Continue on the road (it turns into gravel) until you see a pull-off to the right.

Enjoy!

Vital Information

  • Fee: No Fee
  • Access: Public
  • Flow: Continuous
  • TDS: N/A
  • Temp: N/A
  • pH: N/A

Hours Spring is Open:

Unknown

GPS:

N/A

Map Link: Hammill Spring Map

Submitted by: William Cleveland

Responses

  1. I know of at least two other springs in Mississippi. One in Quitman area and the other just west of Waynesboro. I plan on testing and getting gps locations for both and submitting them soon.

  2. I visited this spring last Saturday and brought home two 5 gallon jugs of water. The water is fantastic. It almost glows in the bottles and hangs on the sides as though it were sticky. The taste is mild with no dominant flavor and it seems wetter than the water I get from reverse osmosis. It is an 1 1/2 hour drive from my house but I consider it well worth the trip.

  3. Thank you to whoever posted this!  I am staying with my mother during the holidays and was wondering where a fresh water source was…  So, I have collected water here twice already and it is delicous.  Does anyone happen to have the stats on the water quality?  Just curious!

  4. This spring is spelled with only one m. My husband’s brother, Lee Hamill was the one instumental in getting it documented several years ago. At one time it was the water supply for 80 plus families and a steam sawmill. We try to return at least once a year to the beautiful site.

  5. I visited this spring last Saturday and brought home two 5 gallon jugs of water. The water is fantastic. It almost glows in the bottles and hangs on the sides as though it were sticky. The taste is mild with no dominant flavor and it seems wetter than the water I get from reverse osmosis. It is an 1 1/2 hour drive from my house but I consider it well worth the trip.

  6. Love this spring. went on 02-02-18, very cold day in the 30s. I noticed right away that the flow of water while very clear was slower/not as wide pouring out of the pipe and in fact it took 8 min. longer to filll my containers (usually takes 30 min. so about 27% longer). I have never noticed it to slow down before and have been going for > 5 yrs. Hope it will not dry up.

  7. Wife and I just took a trip there today. It is rather easy to find if you follow the directions given. We filled up two five gallon containers and this took no time at all as the flow rate is impressive. We watched several species of birds come and drink from the continuous stream and taking a taste I found the water delicious and my wife did also. Great find and if you are looking for a pure spring let me recommend this one. We love it.

  8. Went to the spring on Friday, June 17, 2016, just beating a tremendous thunderstorm. We were surprised that the spring was so inauspicious. I am boiling the water before I drink it as I saw no indication that the water has been tested by anyone at anytime. The site appears to be maintained by someone as the usual Mississippi litter was not present. I’ll let you know if I get sick after I use the water.

  9. Went Tuesday May 31 2016, great water and not really to hard to find. Does anyone know the ph.
    About 1hr 30 minutes from the edge of the delta to the spring.
    5 to 6 miles from Sturgis to the water. Down Louisville/Sturgis rd to Morgantown rd to Hamill rd

  10. I just finished collecting water there. At the current temp it registered at 8 tds ppm. Which is surprising if not amazing to say the least. The water seems to have a high EZ content, and is neutral to slightly alkaline. Very good water in my opinion. I drank it straight, no pathogens, just pure water from the inner earth. Impressive.

How to Collect Spring Water

Drinking pure spring water is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Our bodies are over 99% water at the molecular level, so water affects every aspect of our biology. Yet, not all water is created equal. Almost all the bottled spring water available is pasteurized for shelf stability, which neutralizes many of the powerful health benefits such as increased hydrogen, healthy probiotics, and crystalline structure. For more about why unprocessed spring water is the best water to drink, read this.

The best way to guarantee you are getting real unprocessed spring water is to collect it yourself. This is a short and simple guide filled with information about how to gather spring water. We will cover how to find a spring, how to collect the water, how to honor the spring, how to store the water properly and other tips.

FindASpring.org is the best resource for locating a spring near you. However, not all springs are on the map. First, check the map to see if there is a spring in your local area. If there is, look at the reviews and comments. Has anyone shared helpful information about flow rate or posted a water test result? Is the spring in a pristine area? Do a bit of research and make sure the spring is safe to drink from. If you have any doubt about the purity, don’t risk it and get a water test, HERE. If you don’t see a spring on the map in your area, there still might be some that aren’t listed yet. First, ask the older generation who have lived in your area a long time if they know. You can also ask people in your community who might already get spring water such as people at a health food store or at a farmers market. Another great option is to view A US forest service map, where many springs have been marked. You can view these maps through the Gaia GPS or All Trails hiking apps on your phone. The map overlay you want is USGS Topo. Not all are easily accessible or ideal for drinking, but some are and it can be a fun adventure to find them. We have found over half a dozen great springs this way.

Once you’ve found your spring, figure out how you are going to gather the water. Is it right on the side of the road and easy to access or do you have to hike to it? We recommend storing spring water in glass instead of plastic to preserve the purity of the water. It is better for the environment, your body, and the water. Even BPA free plastic has toxic chemicals that can leach into water and cause health issues. If you do want to use plastic for safety reasons when filling at the spring, we recommend transferring the water to glass as soon as possible. FindASpring is sponsored by Alive Waters, which offers beautiful reusable glass. They have a 2.5 gallon option, which is a convenient size for carrying that isn’t too heavy. They also sell handles that you can use to transport the jugs even more easily. If you have to hike to access the spring, we recommend putting the water jugs into an extra large backpack to hike the water out with ease. We use Osprey packs that hold 2 jugs each. You can also use a wheelbarrow or even a stroller depending on how easy a walk it is.

Filling 2.5 Gallon Alive Waters Jug

When you get to the spring, remember to first give back before you take. Springs are considered sacred in indigenous cultures around the world for their life giving water and also as a connection to the inner earth. A powerful and simple way to give back is to clean up. Is there any trash that needs to be collected? Could you move any dead leaves or sticks to improve the flow rate? Show up in service. Some other wonderful ways to give is with a moment of expressing verbal gratitude, singing songs to the water, offering the water an ethically sourced crystal, a feather, or some other physical gift. Flowers are a popular and beautiful thing to offer, but please be careful to source organic ones as most flowers from the store are sprayed with pesticides and can be toxic to put near a spring. Also, flowers can attract bugs as they decay, so it can be best to offer them to the flowing water directly or a little downstream from the spring head.

When gathering the water, fill the jug as close to the spring head as possible, never gather downstream. Be very careful as wet glass is extremely slippery. Make sure the lid is securely fastened. When transporting the spring water home, the jugs can sometimes slide around the car. Secure them in place or wrap them with towels or something so they don’t crash into each other.

How you store your spring water is essential. It is not pasteurized like spring water from the store, so it will start growing algae if left in direct sunlight. This is good because it means it’s alive! If the water you drink can’t even support the most basic life forms, how do you think it will support your body? Store your water in a cool, dark place such as a dark corner, pantry or closet. The fridge is ideal if you have room. Some people prefer to filter their water through a Berkey filter before drinking, but if the spring is pure, it’s not necessary. We drink our spring water completely unfiltered.

How long the water stays good for depends on how cold a temperature it’s stored at. Spring water is best fresh. We personally do not prefer to drink spring water past 2 weeks old. However, we know other people that will drink it at a month old. It’s great to get in a rhythm where you know how long the water lasts you and put your collection day on the calendar in advance.

I believe that water is calling us to reconnect with her in the deepest way, to gather our own water. Just like our ancestors did. Our ancestors didn’t have fancy water machines. They also didn’t create villages or settle where there was no water. Water was revered as the center of the community and the nodal point around which life could spiral out and take root.

Here’s to restoring the sacred connection with the waters of life.

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