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

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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. Claudia October 14, 2017

      Im thinking of driving there soon for my first time fill up. Am open to taking you along if you want to get some water. Email me with the header “spring water”
      Claudia (am located at Coxwell Danforth Toronto)

  5. ryan December 30, 2015

    Hi Im another Toronto guy who doesn’t drive so just looking for a carpool and Id pitch gas money. If anyone in or around Toronto is interested please message me. Thanks

  7. jennifer November 13, 2015

    I am buying some water testers/meters so i can test the salinity, ph and tds of the water these were not expensive buy waiting for them to ship. there is a flouride meter on amazon called extech fl700 however it is about $200.00 which i do not have right now. if anyone does please buy these tester for us so we can test the flouride levels

  9. Weston October 27, 2015

    I’ve been coming to this lake for a while, but I’m starting to notice some plastic-like film floating around in the water.

    It’s unfortunate that not one person out of the thousands that visit this spring cannot contribute at least once every few months to test the water to make sure it’s safe.

    There’s been dumping going on, but these people are like cattle who continue to consume and don’t ask questions.

  11. Mel September 8, 2015

    I’ve been drinking this water on and off for a few years now. Just this last December after drinking only the spring water for a week I began to have digestive issues (gastritis symptoms). I thought it was stress or diet related and after modifying my routine and lifestyle I didn’t notice a difference. It occurred to me it could be the water. I decidedto see what happened when I stopped drinking it. Sure enough in a week or so my symptoms cleared up. I stopped drinking it for a while and last month I went back to get more thinking maybe this time I’d be fine and sure enough after a few days of drinking the water I gotthe same symptoms. Prior to December I didn’t have these symptoms when I drank the water. I know some locals who swear by the water and I’d love to believe that it’s safe but this experience has made me question that. I’d love to know for sure if this water is safe. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

  12. The Darkness December 28, 2014

    I came here for 4-5 years, I really loved this spring, but recently I’m noticing white spots on my teeth that weren’t there before, like dental fluorosis. Could this be as a result of the nearby dumping?

    I cook with this water, I drink only this water and I brush my teeth with fluoride-free toothpaste, so I’m pretty positive it’s not coming from anything else.

    Could somebody kindly test this water to see if there’s anything out of the ordinary going on with it and post a reply? I am very, very concerned.

  15. Cory May 19, 2014

    just arrived back from my little trip to Chalk lake spring, the water was the best tasting I’ve ever had driving from Pickering it took a round trip of an hour well worth it!!! going to pick up 5 20L glass carboys to make this a regular occurrence fresh all natural water over fluoride and chlorine filled tap and or bottled water any day!!!!

  16. Peter February 9, 2014

    This was my first trip ever to collect some non-chlorinated, non-flurated, non-drugged, and chemo-treated water. Wow what a difference it is to tap water and commercially available bottled water! I am really impressed by the taste, texture, purity is amazing. After drinking now probably over 4 glasses of this un-boiled, un-treated water, I feel just how much more energy I get from it. Weather it is psychological or chemical, I don’t know but definitely not going back to tap water ever again in my life!

    This spring is being used by many people, just today I have seen 3 cars parked, people filling up gallons and gallons of water. The taste is amazing and I don’t think there is any contamination what so ever. One couple I talked to advised to run water through filter to bring down mineral content a little bit which I thought is a nice idea given that this spring has TDS of around 280, and I would be comfortable to have it at around 150.

    1. ryan December 30, 2015

      Hi, Im in the same situation since I’m trying to get to this spring from Toronto, but I don’t drive. 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!

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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