Meriwether White Springs, Pine Mountain, GA, 31822

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Located in Pine Mountain, GA, this spring is open to the public every Saturday.  Bring your own jug to fill up ($1 per jug). The source has been continuously flowing for centuries, having been utilized by the Native Americans,  President Franklin D Roosevelt, and local citizens who have all testified to healing qualities of the water.  Two other springs are located on site.  The Chalybeate Spring (high in iron) is a popular place to come and soak your feet in.  The third spring has been known for its mud.

The water boasts a pH level of 7.5 and has a unique combination of naturally infused minerals such as iron, sulfur, and manganese, and iron.  There is no odor or bad aftertaste like some sulfur waters.

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  1. Is this spring still open? Are there hours of operation or is this open all the time? What is the height of the spout? Can you fit a 5 gallon container under it? The price of $1 per jug– is that per gallon, or is it any size for $1? Thank you.

  2. So I went up there this memorial day weekend with the kids 5/28/17 and of course the well has been capped. A big green cover eas over the well and all the spouts near there have been sealed. If you come late as I did there is no attendant and abandoned looking homes on the property, they look historic from slavery times. Where the springs once were have been covered and sealed.
    They do however sell the water in local convenience stores 15 miles up the road in Greenville ga at the Valero. We bought some called allqua and it’s authentic even bottled. Slept like a baby once we drank the water when we got home and woke up feeling great. Will continue searching for more springs through out ga and sc that havent been capped.

    1. Elliot, we found a spring by accident right outside Georgetown, Ga. It is on the way to the state park there. You can’t miss it; a big open area and spring runs 24/7. No attendants there, the water is free.

  3. So I went there again and it is open to the public on Saturdays from 8am to 4pm. Don’t come late or they close the gates. They do bottle it though. But as long as they keep it open to the public I’m cool with that. It is a dollar per gallon or free if you really can’t afford it. There is a spring attendant there who collects the money and will tell you about the spring if you ask.

    1. I will be taking a trip here next weekend to check out the spring with the kids and see if we are able to get some water. Can anyone advise where do we go to collect the water on pine mountain?

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  5. I found a chemical analysis of this spring in 1886 in this pdf. It is known as the White Sulphur spring.

    https://books.google.com/books?id=mDT1h851B18C&pg=PA222&lpg=PA222&dq=#v=onepage&q=georgia&f=false

    Units are parts per million
    sodium carbonate 20.91
    calcium carbonate 80.50
    magnesium sulphate 25.53
    sodium chloride 11.23
    potassium chloride 11.32
    phosphoric acid- trace
    organic matter 21.32
    silica soluble 14.40
    sulphurated hydrogen- present
    iron oxide 1.40

    I am looking for more springs and trying to link them up to this pdf or putting them here on findaspring. please put modern chemical readings on here if you find them. I am also trying to find a cheap method for lithium quantification, since modern analysis do not commonly detect for this. Please add to the discussion here on reddit.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Springs/comments/5dbla0/springs_in_the_us_with_chemical_analysis_reports/

    1. sorry this chemical analysis is for another white sulphur spings in Florida. I mixed it up. this spring is mentioned but there is no anlaysis in the pdf. However, warm springs is mentioned and it is in meriwether county but I don’t know if it is the same thing or different.
      units in grains per gallon
      alkaline sulphides 37.12
      calcium oxide 93.44
      iron carbonate 26.32
      gases:
      carbonic acid 8.88 cubic inches
      sulphurated hydrogen- large amount

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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