Description
It is an Artesian flowing well.
More info: http://www.indyscribe.com/local_attractions/flowing_well_park.html
Nearest Address
5100 E. 116th Street Carmel IN 46033
Directions from Nearest Address
East of Keystone Ave on 116th street.
Vital Information
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Hours Spring is Open:
Sunrise to Sunset.
GPS: N/A
Map Link: Flowing Well Park Map
Submitted by: Chris
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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.
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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Tested on 4-19-16
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids): 339
PH 6.41
Good to know, thanks. As a point of reference, Munich, Bavaria has TDS in the same range, and is considered very clean water for excellent brewing.
TDS tested as 380, I’ll know the Ph in a few days. I boiled it down and found white calcification crystals. Is there a way I can safely drink this without worrying about the calcium content?
thanks for testing the water. The TDS is pretty high so I would advise to not drink daily. Most sources recommend a good/safe water to have a TDS under 75 ppm….Lots of calcium in the water, too much, just calcifies the blood and bones…
“The EPA Secondary Regulations advise a maximum contamination level (MCL) of 500mg/liter (500 parts per million (ppm)) for TDS. Numerous water supplies exceed this level. When TDS levels exceed 1000mg/L it is generally considered unfit for human consumption. A high level of TDS is an indicator of potential concerns, and warrants further investigation. Most often, high levels of TDS are caused by the presence of potassium, chlorides and sodium. These ions have little or no short-term effects, but toxic ions (lead arsenic, cadmium, nitrate and others) may also be dissolved in the water.”
This spring has been closed for several days or more. Not sure why.
Love this spring!!! Fills containers quickly and water is cold and delicious. We enjoy walking in this beautiful park when we’re here.
For any water you drink, a great idea would be to sun charge your water for at least an hour (IN GLASS NOT PLASTIC). The Sun gets rid of a lot of chemicals and inorganic minerals, including fluoride. 13Love
An old friend of mine’s relative worked for the water company in this county. The water is NOT a flowing well; it’s pumped in by the city. Honestly, I’m incredibly disappointed to find it listed as a natural spring.
So Citizens is handing out thousands of gallons of drinking water for free and they have gone out of their way to add substances into the water so it mimics the taste and smell of well water… for what? All to deceive people into thinking they are drinking well water?
I saw it was shut down about a year ago for work, I was suspicious and thought there may be something undermining its ‘natural’ integrity, do have any other specific information Thanks
Does anyone know where I can find test results of the water?
Does anyone know if the water available on Jan. 11 is safe to drink? A sign said they were closed for repairs, but water was still available.
I’ doing a project and I need to go to Flowing Well Park!
This Artesian well seems to be the only place to obtain fresh live water close to Indpls. The others in surrounding areas are at least 180 miles away. If this is the only choice, is there a way to de-calcify the water? I have read that it is wise NOT to drink it every day because it will calcify the blood & bones. What is the best way to test for minerals in this water?
What would be the next best choice…purchasing from a local Spring Water Company where the TDS =75? Do all Spring Water Companies legally have to “zap’ their water so that algae will not grow? Their is a local Spring Water company who obtains their water from their own private well and they say that they do nothing to their water whatsoever. Difficult to know what to believe because of the scare information found. Please advise 😀
There is an Arteisan well in Martinsville. I was rasied on well water. The minerals will not hurt You.
Really don’t want to go too far above 100TDS for water that you are consuming daily. High TDS will contribute towards calcification inside the body – whether it be joints, connective tissue, veins, arteries, endocrine glands etc….Not so good. Anything under 150TDS will most likely be ok to use regularly as long as it isn’t polluted. But under 100TDS is preferred. Long term consequences may not be ideal after many years.
Best choice would be to distill this spring water (or tap) which will bring the TDS down to zero. Then you can add sea salt to remineralize & restructure the water. (tu mr.p rimmer)
Until I find a better local Spring, I’ve just been filling my 5Gal 1/2 with the Artesian water and 1/2 with RO.
Still on the search for better SPRING water vs this. Until then, it seems to make all my plants happy and there is a beautiful park next to it where my pups like to roam.
Every visit made I seem to meet some of the friendliest people in Indy. Some who have been drinking water from this well for decades.
Would love to hear if anyone has tested this water for levels of toxicity.
Have you found a better spring?
My son is doing a school project on Flowing Well Park, and would like to interview someone who is knowledgable about the facility…can you give me any suggestions?
Thank you.
The egg smell is likely Hydrogen sulfide gas and no, it is not harmful in the miniscule amounts found in your water (http://pureintake.com/PI/hydrogen_sulfide_gas.aspx). Wikipedia describes it as “very poisonous” but mentions that the human body produces small amounts. When I was a youngling my parents well water stunk something awful but it was probably the best tasting water I’ve ever had. Dr. Oz (of Oprah fame) had a show on the 7 wonders of the world and amongst them was volcanic sulfur (which isn’t exactly the same as the gas) which was known for its antiseptic properties as well as treating skin blemishes, eczema, and wrinkles. Before antibiotics in the 40’s, sulfur was commonly used to treat infections. The show suggested buying it from a compunding pharmacist and adding it to bath water (just don’t burn it). The well water is probably regularly tested; the comments section from this site cover some water questions for Flowing Well Park http://www.indyscribe.com/local_attractions/flowing_well_park.html
i visited this well for the first time today. i put some water into my plastic water bottle and every time i open up my bottle and stick my face in it i smell this hard boiled egg smell(h2s?) good? bad? is this normal from a spring?
This is one of my favorite springs. There is a convenient parking lot right next to the well. There are 4 water streams that seem to be flowing real well. Water taste great.
Is the Flowing Well still artesian or is it city water?
Did you ever figure out the answer to this
I’m close with a Fishers city worker and was told this spring is indeed fed by a hose running city water. Apparently they interrupted the original, naturally flowing spring through some land moving a few years back. The city has kept it hush hush since it’s a prominent landmark at a city park.
Soo did they add in the egg smell with the city water to really fool ppl?
I grew up across the street from the Flowing Well and in the last 30 years no land has moved anywhere near this well. Your information is not correct.