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Chalk Lake Spring, Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada  5/5 (3)

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Category: Canada, Ontario, View All
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Description

Parking for lots of cars. Water comes out of iron (I think) pipes. Very Strong flowing and busy spring.

Nearest Address

Lakeridge Road (Durham #23) & Chalk Lake Road. North West Corner

Directions from Nearest Address

On the same road a Lakeridge Ski Resort.

Vital Information

  • Fee: No Fee
  • Access: Public
  • Flow: Continuous
  • TDS: 280
  • Temp: N/A
  • pH: N/A

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Chalk Lake Spring Map

Submitted by: Shahin Murphy, Danny

Responses

  1. King May 17, 2013

    This water is pure. It does not have an odour, strange colour, or contamination. If you don’t believe me, then go back to city water.

  4. Melody October 4, 2012

    those that visit and collect large quantities of water -how do you store the large amounts of water collected? I assume the jugs or containers must be sterilized prior to filling?

  6. Flytyer2010 April 30, 2012

    Has anyone ever noticed a reddish colour from the water when it is boiled? I have been using this water for about a year now, and I tried it in a big pot of vegetable soup that I made and found a reddish purple coloured stuff on the surface when it was boiling. There was nothing in the soup that could have created this colour. I heard from a friend theat they also experienced this.

    1. Dmin187 May 27, 2012

      Hi,  I have used this water exclusivly for 2 years now and boil it all the time, We drink allot of tea and never get redish colour from boiling it or with our cooking.  best water available around here.

  7. Jennifer August 31, 2011

    We started drinking this water to take to our camp in Stouffville … it’s by far the best I’ve ever tasted!! Fresh and COLD … haven’t had any side-effects with drinking it either (not sick) … it’s always exciting to fill up our water jugs to take with us! Makes a great cup of coffee 🙂

  9. drinker May 7, 2011

    What happened to this spring is the water still good to drink straight from the spring?

    I read in the Star about a landfill site in the area and that the water is getting contaminated, is this true?

    Please inform.

    1. Kerry August 26, 2011

      I’d love to know more details too. I haven’t been feeling great for a few weeks now… about the same amount of time that I picked up some water from here and started drinking it. Have sourced water from here before and have felt fine (great even!). The Ministry of the Environment did testing in April but could the dumping in the pit 5km up the road be affecting the water? Also, here is a link to the article in the Toronto Star for those who are interested https://www.thestar.com/news/article/1037814–oak-ridges-moraine-not-safe-yet

      1. ryan December 30, 2015

        Hi, Im from Toronto, which I noticed you commented on the Toronto star so I figure you might be too. I don’t drive. Id of course pitch for gas $, do you have any interest in carpooling to get the spring water? Please let me know if you’re interested or have any suggestions on how to get there from Toronto.
        Thanks!

  10. nutarac November 6, 2010

    Any idea where one can find info about “water testing” and how it can be done by single individuals ? Also many thanks to Massimo Rosati who posted videos about a few “natural water springs in Ontario”.
    Great work Mo ! :-))

  11. nutarac November 6, 2010

    Any idea where one can find info about “water testing” and how it can be done by single individuals ? Also many thanks to Massimo Rosati who posted videos about a few “natural water springs in Ontario”.
    Great work Mo ! :-))

    1. Jay McIlwain November 3, 2011

      Here is the phone number that I got from Craig McIlmoyle, Public Health Inspector at Durham Region Health Department.  
      If you want to have a complete analysis done at you own expense.  I never did, but would like to know.
      York Durham Environmental Lab in Pickering at 905-686-0041

  12. Emanuelcarreiro November 1, 2010

    I was just there today. Pretty busy for a Monday morning. Many of the water gatherers were older, retaired couples and they swear by it and admit to drinking it for many years as their primary sourse of drinking water. I know I have been drinking it since I was a child. Now as an adult I have returned to it. Thanks to google Satilite mapping and this site.

    1. Mo Rosati March 6, 2012

      Hi, I finally was able to get back to this insanely great water source on March 4, 2012, spent quite a bit of time there & collected a TON of water!  Took the following reading PH: 6.11-6.25  TDS: 280-311  TEMP: 6.3C  More info to follow.

      Thanks,
      Massimo Rosati
      mrosati72@gmail.com
       

  15. Mo Rosati September 8, 2010

    Finally got a chance to try this water & I was just blown away by the taste / vitality from the first sip! I’ve been craving it ever since, can’t wait to return 🙂

  16. Simon Rishel August 29, 2010

    Been going here exclusivly for the past 3-4 months. I go up ther once every 2 weeks or so and every time I go there there are many other people there. This water is very good and my friends and family all love it.

    1. Pvande5607 January 14, 2012

      I been drinking this water for over 40 years and spoke to a person that used to go there n horse and buggy when the spring was on the other side of the road .  this water is by far  the most pure you will find in ontario and many many wine makers swear by this water

  17. Tatromain June 19, 2010

    Our family uses this water for 10 years all year around. 350 liters stay in garage for two months. We cook and drink it fresh all this time and it is very tasty to the very last day. This water is very highly mineralized. periodically, we go for water to the Hawkestone village on Simcoe Lake where water is moderately sulphurized.

  18. Joe Visconti May 10, 2010

    This is a fabulous spring. My parents came here for years and now my family does. I would like to know if any official test have ever been done on it but I believe that this spring is fantastically pure since it comes from deep aquifiers that travel the length of the Oakridge Moraine. Well worth the trip from anywhere in the eastern GTA or Durham Region.

    1. ryan December 30, 2015

      Hi, Im from Toronto too, and am trying to get to this spring but I don’t drive. Do you have any interest in carpooling or have any recommendations of someone who might? Id of course pitch for gas $, please let me know if you’re interested or have any suggestions on how to get there from in or around Toronto.
      Thanks a lot!

  20. Darkshadows October 8, 2010

    Have discovered through converstations with users. People who use this water only for daily consumption (drinking, coffee, ect) have found that their children have had a noticed increase in tooth cavities. Due to the water having no flouride, which is added to city water.

    1. JC October 13, 2011

      Flouride is a very dangerous chemical that never should have been added to drinking water. It is just as dangerous as lead or mercury. Google flouride if you want the facts.

    5. nutarac November 6, 2010

      @Darkshadows

      There is prevalent dogma that “fluoride” …. “strengthens your teeth” ! I remember learning this in medical school 40 years ago. What we didn’t learn was that fluoride compounds have also several adverse effects on your health and well being. What I also didn’t know is that “fluoride” was used for the first time in the “Russian concentration camps” between the 2 world wars, and also in the ….”German concentration camps” during the second world war.I doubt very much the Ruskies were concerned about….. “tooth decay” since in fact those camps were in fact “extermination camps” I’d posit that the “fluoride” was added to the ‘drinking water” mostly for its “calming effect” and its role of keeping the population … subdued, placid, quiet; inhibited; repressed; controlled. Read the small print on your toothpaste.Apparently accidentally swallowing a bit of tooth paste ( pea size portion) is detrimental to your health.Yet, the same amount of fluoride can be found in 1-2 cups of …”drinking water” !!??!!?? Hope you can put 2&2 together ! Hard to believe Huh ? If you want more info on this subject just google… “Fluoride in drinking water” and read the entries. Look for “50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation” by
      Paul Connett, PhD., Professor of Chemistry, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617. Read and …. start to worry about WHAT you’ve been ingesting for ….how many years ? :-)))

    6. Aquatic September 10, 2014

      Fluoride is toxic. Research the problems with fluoride before you assume the children’s cavities were caused by a lack of fluoride. Even look up different indigenous cultures that didn’t have fluoride in their diet and also never problems with tooth decay.

How to Collect Spring Water

Dakota September 28, 2022
13 Comments

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

Dakota

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