This wonderful spring is located behind Cold Springs United Methodist Church. Since our discovery of this spring about 2 years ago, we have been getting all of our water here and it is awesome!
Nearest Address
Intersection of Forest St. and Oak St.
Directions from Nearest Address
From Hwy 49 turn Right on cold springs road in Mt. Pleasant, follow road a couple of miles to Cold Springs United Methodist Church, there is a paved road that leads to the spring located behind the church.
I was interested in finding a source of clean, chemical-free water and found out this spring was only 12 minutes away! I was interested in finding out the quality of the water to see if it was worth drinking over city water. I decided to test the water, courtesy of the aquatics department at my work. These aren’t extensive test or anything but they give some insight as to whether or not it is actually spring water or from the city well, etc.
I first did a test that tested for 6 things all at once. I preformed this test three times and found the average between them. The results were;
Nitrates- 0
Nitrites- 0
Hardness- 150 ppm
Chlorine/Chloramine – 0
Alkalinity- 80 ppm
P.H.- 7.2 (neutral/slightly alkaline)
The Ammonia test was separate, which I also preformed three times and took the average;
Ammonia- 0
I only did the phosphate test once, because it has waiting time and I only had one test tube! I believe to be pretty accurate though~
Phosphate- 0 -.05 ppm
SO, in conclusion… I believe this to be pretty decent spring water. Especially since it is free! I don’t know if you know how our city “water” would test but I have done it for Concord, and I would definitely make the effort to drink this over our lovely city “water”!
Thanks so much for running these tests! Glad to hear it’s both nitrate and nitrite free, as well as chlorine and ammonia free.
I’m about half an hour south of Charlotte, but considering all the recent “accidental” raw sewage leaks into the Catawba River, many of them undisclosed until WEEKS or MONTHS after they happen, which is ultimately where my city water is from, having a good natural source would be fantastic. If I can find some large inexpensive bpa-free jugs it’s probably worth an occasional trek up there. We have both a whole house water filter and one on the fridge- the fridge water is devoid of almost any minerals but doesn’t quench my thirst, so I usually just drink the tap water from my faucet upstairs. I have chronic dry mouth from medications, so I drink a lot of water. I’m sure some of my chronic health problems would improve if I was drinking from a natural source. Thanks again for running the tests and reporting back to us!
My Wife found this spring in 2014. We have been getting our water there every since. After my wife found out she had breast cancer, this became her quite spot where she would go to cry and think about things. I now think of her every time I go there. It is truly a treasured place.
I’ve been drinking this water everyday for 6 years now, and talked to many people (old locals) about the water when filling up my jugs. They have offered a lot of insight and history of this SPRING!! This is DEFINITELY a spring and is most certainly not chlorinated or pumped full of any chemicals. The water is consistently very cold and extremely refreshing. I’ve had powerful healing experiences at this source.
If you really think this water is no better for you than what’s coming out of your municipal tap at home, you’re severely out of touch.
I also had this water tested a few years ago and it turned out great. I’d like to post a PDF of the results, as well as photos I have of the spring. Moderator, how do I do this? I didn’t see any “upload” buttons on this page. Please advise, thanks.
How long do water test results last? If you have your test results, can you post them above in the tab that says ‘water test results’. They can be uploaded there.
Thanks for having the water tested Neil. I don’t live far from Mt. Pleasant. The water in Concord is horrible. What is more disturbing was the last water report I was sent. It listed fluoride, but they could not tell me how much sodium fluoride was added to the water; as a matter of fact, the report stated, N/A. I called the water dept., and they could not answer me about how much fluoride was in the water. Having a water filter, that also removes 95% of this by-product, from the industrial waste & fertilizer by-product, called fluoride, I still would like to find a clear cold spring.
A small note: Calcium fluoride naturally occurs in water, but sodium fluoride is a by-product of the aluminum and fertilizer industry. They put this stuff in rat poison! It’s toxic and hazardous to the environment, and very expensive to dump, so it’s put in our water, (and in salt overseas), with the reasoning that it’s good for our teeth. Yes, our tax dollars pay for it. Not only has it been proven to dumb people down, but many studies have come out, proving the detrimental effects of fluoride. The lastest report was from Harvard. Yes, it’s also in toothpaste, (they do make non-fluoride toothpaste), but..look on the back, it tells you to call poison control if you swallow it. I don’t see how ingesting it (water) will help your teeth. If you’re going to use a mouthwash or toothpaste, o.k., because you spit those out, but who wants this in their water!
Neil, I will check back again here, hopefully you will have a report to share with us. In the meantime, there are a few good water filters on the market that do filter out most of the fluoride. How I miss the good ‘ole days pumping ice cold clear pure spring water at my nana’s well.
By the way, do they also test for fluoride in these tests you’re having done?
Thanks for reading. Will check back soon.
Thank you so much for sharing! We went today and were very much pleased. Cool clear water, that tasted better than any water you have tried! The directions mentioned above are correct, and easy to follow. Will visit again and again.
Just went today and got 10 gallons of this wonderful water. Took my 83 year old father in-law who said this was the best tasting water he has ever had. We drank 3 bottles before ever leaving the spring. Cold and refreshing def. better than my well water and any bottled water I’ve ever had. Thanks for sharing info.
Sorry guys, just have to reiterate. This SPRING used to be a main hub for the locals and commuters coming by way of horse and buggy. People would camp out there for the night and play music and share stories which eventually led to the formation of the church located in front of the spring.
There is a reason why all the road names around it are spring based. “Historic Springs Dr,” “Cold Springs Rd.” COLD SPRING CHURCH!! That’s because, it is a spring!
I was told by someone down there years ago that a fellow came down there to test the water because some members of the church were questioning the safety of the water. When he got the results back, he began to get his drinking water from there because of the purity. Now that was just second hand information passed onto me by an older gentleman filling his jugs, but he seemed pretty genuine.
Just wanted to clarify those things. My sister was the one who posted this listing to findaspring. After hearing a recent Vitalis interview where he said the site was getting revamped, I came here and saw a ton of comments about this spring. Very surprised to see some of the negative comments and speculation. Wish I could have seen those comments sooner to quell the naysayers and reassure the wary!
Again, this water is perfectly safe to drink. I’ve been on it exclusively for 6 years and will continue to do so for as long as I am around/alive.
I sent some of this water off to a lab and paid a hefty fee to have it screened for just about everything! I will post the results as soon as they are in, so that this water can be enjoyed worry-free by everyone in the area =D
There seems to be some debate about the actual source and quality, so I just thought I’d settle everything once and for all and give us all peace of mind in recommending this spring to our friends and families. I’ve been drinking it in the meantime, though, and feel fine so far!
We are venturing out to the spring to collect some water for our family and a friend who has been battling cancer. Do you happen to know when you will receive information from the lab? I would love to be able to share the information with my friend’s family. They are checking everything that goes into her body at this point. Hope to share in your findings. Much gratitude,
Todd
Hey has anyone gotten this water checked out for contaminants etc.? I just got to town and I’d like to start getting my water here, so I was just wondering if you guys have been drinking it safely for a long time?
Alright I have the scoop from the lady at the UM Church. I called today & she told me that I was close to it but just missed it when I was at the lower Pavilion. Yes, if you go behind the church, past the Boy Scout building to the circular drive there is a Pavilion. The spring is just to the right & down some concrete/stone steps. She said it looked like a well?? Anyway, I know better where to go now.
As for Charles, I told her what he said & she said that the Church is on a well & they do chlorinate the well. They also have several pump type things with blue handles on them that do pump water from the WELL, not the spring. So, Charles, try again. Seems you missed it too! 🙂
And there is no pump on the spring, just a pipe that is continuously flowing. But it is down those steps all the way in the back of the church lot.
well the new info from charles is very interesting, i’ll have to look into that if i can.
i got some adya clarity and put a 5 drops into a glass of brita filtered tap water in kannapolis, and 5 drops into the spring water from cold springs. after awhile, the minerals created more percipitate in the spring water, confirmed further with ultra violet led (to see it better).
today i got my HM Digital TDS meter model COM-100. i tested our kitchen tap water at over 100 ppm, our brita filtered tap water at about 79 ppm, and the spring water i collected about 2 weekends ago and stored in a bpa free 3gallon jug at about 84 ppm.
for lisa…the “spring” is behind the church. you will see a long building marked girls and boys or girl scouts and boy scouts. facing those signs, to the right is a field or yard, to the left is a paved driveway that goes down into a paved loop, steep on the right, gradual on the left, with speed bumps. i think there is a canoe or old log there. either way, there is a roofed pavillion with picnic tables down below, and you’ll see large steps that descend. there’s about 8 or 9 stone steps that lead down to the dual spout pipe where the water comes out from. the area is shaded most of the time from foliage and the descent itself and the walls.
Could you please clarify what is 100 ppm in your tap water & what is 84 ppm in the spring water? Are you testing for Chlorine, Fluoride, or some mineral?
as i understand it, ppm= parts per million is the level of “debris” material measured between the two elecronical strobe prongs. they send a signal and measure the resistance the water gives between the two. the higher the number, the more the resistance, the more parts per million, the more clutter in the water. the lower the water, the less resistance, the purer the water. i was not testing for chlorine or fluoride. i found out that the water i get here in kannapolis, which i thought was well water, is actually from a nearby water reservoir that serves a large area.
Yes, I understand the ppm thing. What I was wondering is what, if anything particular, were you testing for? Because TDS can be good or bad. Just measuring for how much doesn’t really tell you anything except that there is something there besides water. And of course unless you are testing distilled or RO water there is going to be something there because water is by nature “aggressive” & seeks out things to dissolve into itself. Now we just need to find out if there are any “bad” things dissolved in this water, ie. chlorine from the church’s well or pesticides from the neighborhood lawns, etc. Anything that can be used to pollute water above ground can seep into the ground along with the water & make it’s way into the spring. But the way I see it, it can’t be worse than the stuff that’s coming out of my tap in Concord! 🙂
sorry i haven’t tested for anything else. guess im not that sophisticated yet. all i know is it tastes good and is cold and makes me feel good, and i’ve been drinking it for nearly half a year now i think.
sorry i haven’t tested for anything else. guess im not that sophisticated yet. all i know is it tastes good and is cold and makes me feel good, and i’ve been drinking it for nearly half a year now i think.
Ok, that was a wasted trip. We drove all the way there to find no one around that knew anything about it & we could not find it on our own. There are a few pump handles around that look like they are from the church’s Municipal water supply because they are locked up. Which may be what Charles actually got his water from.
So, if anyone can tell me EXACTLY where this is behind the church I might try again. I have thought about calling the church & asking them if someone knows where it is. I will do that next week if I don’t receive an answer here sooner.
I still have not made it out there to investigate. I was discouraged by Charles comments, but if you find that there is, in fact, a spring, please post the details. Thanks.
First, this appears to be a well rather than a spring: There is a turn-off handle on the out-flow pipe. Second, I spoke to folks in the neighborhood who said that this is municipal water from Mt.Pleasant. Third, I put some of this water into a glass bottle and warmed it to room temp. Upon opening the bottle, a very strong chlorine oder was detected. Thus it seems likely that this “well” is actually fed by the municipal water company for the Town of Mt. Pleasant. For a water quality report of this municipality, please goto the following URL: http://www.ewg.org/tap-water/whatsinyourwater/NC/Town-of-Mount-Pleasant-Wsacc/0113020/
If your are looking for good clean water, it would be better to filter your tap water than drink this.
Maybe you were at the wrong spot on the property. There’s no visible turn off anything. And I hate the taste of well water and this tasted clean and pure.
today we checked the water at 60*F. it has been colder in the past and flowing maybe a little stronger too. i was hoping nearer to 41*F. the shaded area around it was 72*F today. but the water was near 60. i still don’t have a tds meter nor a ph balance meter. hoping to get them someday and test the water and share the results. hopefully someone will beat me to it though. 🙂
Has anyone heard of this water being tested? I am concerned because this water is in a residential area and did anyone see that huge tank behind the spring? What is in that tank? I would appreciate any feedback on this water. I am aware this well has been in use for 150 years but the area is developed so we don’t know what pollutants may have seeped into the ground. Thanks everyone!!
Today was a blessing! Not only did I visit it as my first spring ever with my brother in law, but i met a pleasant person sharing a similiar path who frequents the site. He was full of information and it was nice to make a new friend!
Has anyone visited the spring in the last week? We tried to go last Friday and it was closed – maybe a tree down or something. Anyone know if it’s open now? Thanks!
We went to the spring last weekend and it was roped off and temporarily closed. Is there any way to get information about the spring and when it will re-open?
Love this place! Went for the first time today, it was easy to find and the water is soooo refreshing & clear. Filled up some pretty large jugs to get us through the week! Thank you mama earth for blessing us with this free and SAFE drinking water!!
Today was my third visit to the spring and I had the pleasure of bringing my 15 year old son with me this time. He had previously been in doubt as to the difference between good spring water and the bottle water he’d been drinking his entire life. We brought a bottle water with us so my son could compare side by side and in a blind taste test he picked the spring water as the best by far. We filled our cooler, jugs and bottles and then drove the 47 minute trip back home discussing the spring and it’s history. It was a magical experience for me to share with my son and I would like to thank the folks at the church for maintaining the area for public use.
Special thanks to Dennis Patterson of Dennis Patterson Heating and Air for turning me on to this spring and explaining it’s history…
We went to this spring this past weekend. We kept driving as far down as we could go behind the church. The spring is near a picnic shelter. The water was cold and tasted clean. There were a lot of small bugs buzzing around which was annoying. I do wonder what’s in that big cylinder.
The spring water itself has no healing powers…just cool and refreshing. The healing comes from Our God, who has caused this water flow for generations. Praise to Him!
Actually, Brenda, water itself does indeed have healing powers as do many elements of nature. The earth heals us, we can even heal ourselves. It is Mother Nature’s own cyclical and restoring power that keeps the waters flowing. http://www.oracleofwater.wordpress.com
Most AMAZING thing ever! My daughter and I went to the spring today and it was magical! It was cold, always flowing and tasted delightful just like a spring should. My only regrets were not going sooner or bringing bigger glass containers. This is now going to be something we do often. So refreshing and energizing!!!! Thanks so much for sharing this location with us!!!!!
This place is totally awesome !
I went there yesterday and got about 10 gallons also and it has a very pure taste. It’s very easy to find. It is located behind the church just to the right of the shelter. You have to walk down the stone steps to get to the dual spout that is always running. Enjoy this place !!!
I think Derek is right, this is a natural “real” spring. I visited this spring today (my third spring from Findaspring.com). The water was cold, refreshing and had a TDS reading of 83. Most importantly, after my first sip, I could taste the lively water that I remember as a kid. My family drank spring water (coming out of a pipe on the side of a mountain) growing up in rural PA. The flow was quite fast. I was able to fill 9, 5 gallon bottles in about 15 minutes. I drank some while I was there and filled up my stainless bottle for the drive home. No stomach problems. I think this water is safe to drink right out of the spring, but I prefer to ozonate it before giving it to my kids. Just in case.
I can reassure you that this water is safe. My 2 year old son has always drank this water. I use this water for my animals as well as to cook with. It is much safer than Cabarrus County fluoridated and chlorinated “water” which should not even be able to be called water because of the horrible chemicals found in it. My son has never been vaccinated and is a very healthy child. I’ve been drinking this water for 7 years. I have been much healthier and been sick less since drinking this water. Many of my friends and family also use this water for drinking, cooking, etc instead of tap water.
Well, bottled water is definitely toxic. Not only is the water questionable, but the bottle itself is definitely very toxic. So, you may be better off going with the spring water that may be toxic, rather than paying for water that’s definitely toxic. Take that money, save it, and put it towards testing the spring. Watch the documentary Tapped, too. Just my opinion. Hope it helps.
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.
Written by Dakota Chanel. Water Priestess and Ceremonialist. DakotaChanel.com
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I was interested in finding a source of clean, chemical-free water and found out this spring was only 12 minutes away! I was interested in finding out the quality of the water to see if it was worth drinking over city water. I decided to test the water, courtesy of the aquatics department at my work. These aren’t extensive test or anything but they give some insight as to whether or not it is actually spring water or from the city well, etc.
I first did a test that tested for 6 things all at once. I preformed this test three times and found the average between them. The results were;
Nitrates- 0
Nitrites- 0
Hardness- 150 ppm
Chlorine/Chloramine – 0
Alkalinity- 80 ppm
P.H.- 7.2 (neutral/slightly alkaline)
The Ammonia test was separate, which I also preformed three times and took the average;
Ammonia- 0
I only did the phosphate test once, because it has waiting time and I only had one test tube! I believe to be pretty accurate though~
Phosphate- 0 -.05 ppm
SO, in conclusion… I believe this to be pretty decent spring water. Especially since it is free! I don’t know if you know how our city “water” would test but I have done it for Concord, and I would definitely make the effort to drink this over our lovely city “water”!
Thank you for sharing the results
Thanks so much for running these tests! Glad to hear it’s both nitrate and nitrite free, as well as chlorine and ammonia free.
I’m about half an hour south of Charlotte, but considering all the recent “accidental” raw sewage leaks into the Catawba River, many of them undisclosed until WEEKS or MONTHS after they happen, which is ultimately where my city water is from, having a good natural source would be fantastic. If I can find some large inexpensive bpa-free jugs it’s probably worth an occasional trek up there. We have both a whole house water filter and one on the fridge- the fridge water is devoid of almost any minerals but doesn’t quench my thirst, so I usually just drink the tap water from my faucet upstairs. I have chronic dry mouth from medications, so I drink a lot of water. I’m sure some of my chronic health problems would improve if I was drinking from a natural source. Thanks again for running the tests and reporting back to us!
I drive an hour for this water and cherish every drop. I’m wondering if it has been tested for arsenic?
My Wife found this spring in 2014. We have been getting our water there every since. After my wife found out she had breast cancer, this became her quite spot where she would go to cry and think about things. I now think of her every time I go there. It is truly a treasured place.
I’ve been drinking this water everyday for 6 years now, and talked to many people (old locals) about the water when filling up my jugs. They have offered a lot of insight and history of this SPRING!! This is DEFINITELY a spring and is most certainly not chlorinated or pumped full of any chemicals. The water is consistently very cold and extremely refreshing. I’ve had powerful healing experiences at this source.
If you really think this water is no better for you than what’s coming out of your municipal tap at home, you’re severely out of touch.
Thank you, and PLEASE enjoy this water
I also had this water tested a few years ago and it turned out great. I’d like to post a PDF of the results, as well as photos I have of the spring. Moderator, how do I do this? I didn’t see any “upload” buttons on this page. Please advise, thanks.
Do you still have those results? I would like to see them.
Hello Crystal, would you please send me the pdfs and pictures to cannonmbrandon@gmail.com
Hi,
Will you email me the results?
How long do water test results last? If you have your test results, can you post them above in the tab that says ‘water test results’. They can be uploaded there.
Crystal, just save your results as a picture and upload it as a picture of the spring. It would be very interesting for us all to see. Thanks.
Do you still have the test results? I’m curious if anybody has info on fluoride…
Hi, can you give a run down on what the test showed?
Thanks for having the water tested Neil. I don’t live far from Mt. Pleasant. The water in Concord is horrible. What is more disturbing was the last water report I was sent. It listed fluoride, but they could not tell me how much sodium fluoride was added to the water; as a matter of fact, the report stated, N/A. I called the water dept., and they could not answer me about how much fluoride was in the water. Having a water filter, that also removes 95% of this by-product, from the industrial waste & fertilizer by-product, called fluoride, I still would like to find a clear cold spring.
A small note: Calcium fluoride naturally occurs in water, but sodium fluoride is a by-product of the aluminum and fertilizer industry. They put this stuff in rat poison! It’s toxic and hazardous to the environment, and very expensive to dump, so it’s put in our water, (and in salt overseas), with the reasoning that it’s good for our teeth. Yes, our tax dollars pay for it. Not only has it been proven to dumb people down, but many studies have come out, proving the detrimental effects of fluoride. The lastest report was from Harvard. Yes, it’s also in toothpaste, (they do make non-fluoride toothpaste), but..look on the back, it tells you to call poison control if you swallow it. I don’t see how ingesting it (water) will help your teeth. If you’re going to use a mouthwash or toothpaste, o.k., because you spit those out, but who wants this in their water!
Neil, I will check back again here, hopefully you will have a report to share with us. In the meantime, there are a few good water filters on the market that do filter out most of the fluoride. How I miss the good ‘ole days pumping ice cold clear pure spring water at my nana’s well.
By the way, do they also test for fluoride in these tests you’re having done?
Thanks for reading. Will check back soon.
Unfortunately we have a few who were chanting things the other night that were unacceptable.
Thank you so much for sharing! We went today and were very much pleased. Cool clear water, that tasted better than any water you have tried! The directions mentioned above are correct, and easy to follow. Will visit again and again.
Just went today and got 10 gallons of this wonderful water. Took my 83 year old father in-law who said this was the best tasting water he has ever had. We drank 3 bottles before ever leaving the spring. Cold and refreshing def. better than my well water and any bottled water I’ve ever had. Thanks for sharing info.
Sorry guys, just have to reiterate. This SPRING used to be a main hub for the locals and commuters coming by way of horse and buggy. People would camp out there for the night and play music and share stories which eventually led to the formation of the church located in front of the spring.
There is a reason why all the road names around it are spring based. “Historic Springs Dr,” “Cold Springs Rd.” COLD SPRING CHURCH!! That’s because, it is a spring!
I was told by someone down there years ago that a fellow came down there to test the water because some members of the church were questioning the safety of the water. When he got the results back, he began to get his drinking water from there because of the purity. Now that was just second hand information passed onto me by an older gentleman filling his jugs, but he seemed pretty genuine.
Just wanted to clarify those things. My sister was the one who posted this listing to findaspring. After hearing a recent Vitalis interview where he said the site was getting revamped, I came here and saw a ton of comments about this spring. Very surprised to see some of the negative comments and speculation. Wish I could have seen those comments sooner to quell the naysayers and reassure the wary!
Again, this water is perfectly safe to drink. I’ve been on it exclusively for 6 years and will continue to do so for as long as I am around/alive.
Any update Neil?
It’s hard to believe it has been over a year and no one has checked the spring yet.
I mean is everyone dropping dead from contaminated water? (bad joke)
I may just have to pay to get it tested myself…
did anyone find out about this water,is it safe to drink??? ive never seen anything like this,its crazy>>>>
At_gymnast, and everyone else:
I sent some of this water off to a lab and paid a hefty fee to have it screened for just about everything! I will post the results as soon as they are in, so that this water can be enjoyed worry-free by everyone in the area =D
There seems to be some debate about the actual source and quality, so I just thought I’d settle everything once and for all and give us all peace of mind in recommending this spring to our friends and families. I’ve been drinking it in the meantime, though, and feel fine so far!
Thanks for doing this for us, Neil.
Looking forward to reading your results hope you have not forgotten
We are venturing out to the spring to collect some water for our family and a friend who has been battling cancer. Do you happen to know when you will receive information from the lab? I would love to be able to share the information with my friend’s family. They are checking everything that goes into her body at this point. Hope to share in your findings. Much gratitude,
Todd
Guess testing is something you’ll have to do yourself. Apparently you can’t depend on others.
Hey has anyone gotten this water checked out for contaminants etc.? I just got to town and I’d like to start getting my water here, so I was just wondering if you guys have been drinking it safely for a long time?
Alright I have the scoop from the lady at the UM Church. I called today & she told me that I was close to it but just missed it when I was at the lower Pavilion. Yes, if you go behind the church, past the Boy Scout building to the circular drive there is a Pavilion. The spring is just to the right & down some concrete/stone steps. She said it looked like a well?? Anyway, I know better where to go now.
As for Charles, I told her what he said & she said that the Church is on a well & they do chlorinate the well. They also have several pump type things with blue handles on them that do pump water from the WELL, not the spring. So, Charles, try again. Seems you missed it too! 🙂
And there is no pump on the spring, just a pipe that is continuously flowing. But it is down those steps all the way in the back of the church lot.
Hope all this clears some things up.
Thanks,
Lisa
well the new info from charles is very interesting, i’ll have to look into that if i can.
i got some adya clarity and put a 5 drops into a glass of brita filtered tap water in kannapolis, and 5 drops into the spring water from cold springs. after awhile, the minerals created more percipitate in the spring water, confirmed further with ultra violet led (to see it better).
today i got my HM Digital TDS meter model COM-100. i tested our kitchen tap water at over 100 ppm, our brita filtered tap water at about 79 ppm, and the spring water i collected about 2 weekends ago and stored in a bpa free 3gallon jug at about 84 ppm.
for lisa…the “spring” is behind the church. you will see a long building marked girls and boys or girl scouts and boy scouts. facing those signs, to the right is a field or yard, to the left is a paved driveway that goes down into a paved loop, steep on the right, gradual on the left, with speed bumps. i think there is a canoe or old log there. either way, there is a roofed pavillion with picnic tables down below, and you’ll see large steps that descend. there’s about 8 or 9 stone steps that lead down to the dual spout pipe where the water comes out from. the area is shaded most of the time from foliage and the descent itself and the walls.
hope this helps!
Could you please clarify what is 100 ppm in your tap water & what is 84 ppm in the spring water? Are you testing for Chlorine, Fluoride, or some mineral?
Thanks,
Lisa
as i understand it, ppm= parts per million is the level of “debris” material measured between the two elecronical strobe prongs. they send a signal and measure the resistance the water gives between the two. the higher the number, the more the resistance, the more parts per million, the more clutter in the water. the lower the water, the less resistance, the purer the water. i was not testing for chlorine or fluoride. i found out that the water i get here in kannapolis, which i thought was well water, is actually from a nearby water reservoir that serves a large area.
Yes, I understand the ppm thing. What I was wondering is what, if anything particular, were you testing for? Because TDS can be good or bad. Just measuring for how much doesn’t really tell you anything except that there is something there besides water. And of course unless you are testing distilled or RO water there is going to be something there because water is by nature “aggressive” & seeks out things to dissolve into itself. Now we just need to find out if there are any “bad” things dissolved in this water, ie. chlorine from the church’s well or pesticides from the neighborhood lawns, etc. Anything that can be used to pollute water above ground can seep into the ground along with the water & make it’s way into the spring. But the way I see it, it can’t be worse than the stuff that’s coming out of my tap in Concord! 🙂
sorry i haven’t tested for anything else. guess im not that sophisticated yet. all i know is it tastes good and is cold and makes me feel good, and i’ve been drinking it for nearly half a year now i think.
sorry i haven’t tested for anything else. guess im not that sophisticated yet. all i know is it tastes good and is cold and makes me feel good, and i’ve been drinking it for nearly half a year now i think.
Ok, that was a wasted trip. We drove all the way there to find no one around that knew anything about it & we could not find it on our own. There are a few pump handles around that look like they are from the church’s Municipal water supply because they are locked up. Which may be what Charles actually got his water from.
So, if anyone can tell me EXACTLY where this is behind the church I might try again. I have thought about calling the church & asking them if someone knows where it is. I will do that next week if I don’t receive an answer here sooner.
I still have not made it out there to investigate. I was discouraged by Charles comments, but if you find that there is, in fact, a spring, please post the details. Thanks.
First, this appears to be a well rather than a spring: There is a turn-off handle on the out-flow pipe. Second, I spoke to folks in the neighborhood who said that this is municipal water from Mt.Pleasant. Third, I put some of this water into a glass bottle and warmed it to room temp. Upon opening the bottle, a very strong chlorine oder was detected. Thus it seems likely that this “well” is actually fed by the municipal water company for the Town of Mt. Pleasant. For a water quality report of this municipality, please goto the following URL:
http://www.ewg.org/tap-water/whatsinyourwater/NC/Town-of-Mount-Pleasant-Wsacc/0113020/
If your are looking for good clean water, it would be better to filter your tap water than drink this.
Maybe you were at the wrong spot on the property. There’s no visible turn off anything. And I hate the taste of well water and this tasted clean and pure.
Seth, you can go to watercheck.com and have the water tested for all kinds of contaminants. I just heard about this spring…haven’t been yet.
Did anyone ever do a watercheck on this spring?
today we checked the water at 60*F. it has been colder in the past and flowing maybe a little stronger too. i was hoping nearer to 41*F. the shaded area around it was 72*F today. but the water was near 60. i still don’t have a tds meter nor a ph balance meter. hoping to get them someday and test the water and share the results. hopefully someone will beat me to it though. 🙂
Has anyone heard of this water being tested? I am concerned because this water is in a residential area and did anyone see that huge tank behind the spring? What is in that tank? I would appreciate any feedback on this water. I am aware this well has been in use for 150 years but the area is developed so we don’t know what pollutants may have seeped into the ground. Thanks everyone!!
Today was a blessing! Not only did I visit it as my first spring ever with my brother in law, but i met a pleasant person sharing a similiar path who frequents the site. He was full of information and it was nice to make a new friend!
Ashley…you're amazing! Thanks so much for this information
Thanks for sharing Ashley! Most AMAZING spring EVER!
Hey yall, thanks for the feedback! where do you get your bottles or how do you store the water?
Is this spring still available to the public
Has anyone visited the spring in the last week? We tried to go last Friday and it was closed – maybe a tree down or something. Anyone know if it’s open now? Thanks!
We went to the spring last weekend and it was roped off and temporarily closed. Is there any way to get information about the spring and when it will re-open?
Love this place! Went for the first time today, it was easy to find and the water is soooo refreshing & clear. Filled up some pretty large jugs to get us through the week! Thank you mama earth for blessing us with this free and SAFE drinking water!!
Today was my third visit to the spring and I had the pleasure of bringing my 15 year old son with me this time. He had previously been in doubt as to the difference between good spring water and the bottle water he’d been drinking his entire life. We brought a bottle water with us so my son could compare side by side and in a blind taste test he picked the spring water as the best by far. We filled our cooler, jugs and bottles and then drove the 47 minute trip back home discussing the spring and it’s history. It was a magical experience for me to share with my son and I would like to thank the folks at the church for maintaining the area for public use.
Special thanks to Dennis Patterson of Dennis Patterson Heating and Air for turning me on to this spring and explaining it’s history…
We went to this spring this past weekend. We kept driving as far down as we could go behind the church. The spring is near a picnic shelter. The water was cold and tasted clean. There were a lot of small bugs buzzing around which was annoying. I do wonder what’s in that big cylinder.
The spring water itself has no healing powers…just cool and refreshing. The healing comes from Our God, who has caused this water flow for generations. Praise to Him!
well try to live without water and see if you live
Actually, Brenda, water itself does indeed have healing powers as do many elements of nature. The earth heals us, we can even heal ourselves. It is Mother Nature’s own cyclical and restoring power that keeps the waters flowing. http://www.oracleofwater.wordpress.com
Most AMAZING thing ever! My daughter and I went to the spring today and it was magical! It was cold, always flowing and tasted delightful just like a spring should. My only regrets were not going sooner or bringing bigger glass containers. This is now going to be something we do often. So refreshing and energizing!!!! Thanks so much for sharing this location with us!!!!!
I was just at the spring today and the whole area is flooded. Is there someone we can call to have it cleaned out??
This place is totally awesome !
I went there yesterday and got about 10 gallons also and it has a very pure taste. It’s very easy to find. It is located behind the church just to the right of the shelter. You have to walk down the stone steps to get to the dual spout that is always running. Enjoy this place !!!
I think Derek is right, this is a natural “real” spring. I visited this spring today (my third spring from Findaspring.com). The water was cold, refreshing and had a TDS reading of 83. Most importantly, after my first sip, I could taste the lively water that I remember as a kid. My family drank spring water (coming out of a pipe on the side of a mountain) growing up in rural PA. The flow was quite fast. I was able to fill 9, 5 gallon bottles in about 15 minutes. I drank some while I was there and filled up my stainless bottle for the drive home. No stomach problems. I think this water is safe to drink right out of the spring, but I prefer to ozonate it before giving it to my kids. Just in case.
I can reassure you that this water is safe. My 2 year old son has always drank this water. I use this water for my animals as well as to cook with. It is much safer than Cabarrus County fluoridated and chlorinated “water” which should not even be able to be called water because of the horrible chemicals found in it. My son has never been vaccinated and is a very healthy child. I’ve been drinking this water for 7 years. I have been much healthier and been sick less since drinking this water. Many of my friends and family also use this water for drinking, cooking, etc instead of tap water.
I wish I had the money to get the water tested, but I really don’t.
I just don’t feel completely safe giving something to my kids that has ANY chance of being contaminated in any way.
I’ve been to the spring, but just can’t bring myself to taking the water home to my family.
We are drinking bottled water until I can save enough to get the water tested.
If someone here has more information about the spring’s PH or other factors, please help us all by posting your results in the comments.
Thanks.
Well, bottled water is definitely toxic. Not only is the water questionable, but the bottle itself is definitely very toxic. So, you may be better off going with the spring water that may be toxic, rather than paying for water that’s definitely toxic. Take that money, save it, and put it towards testing the spring. Watch the documentary Tapped, too. Just my opinion. Hope it helps.
Neil or anyone….was the water ever tested? Many would like to know. Thanks