This spring might have been awesome years ago, but not anymore. I got water on November 21, 2017. It is totally demineralized and possibly chlorinated. When you boil this water you get zero mineral settlement. All you see is a pipe next to the fence. Who knows what filter might be present at the source.
It is not chlorinated. They run it through a UV filter to sterilize it. We’ve been getting water here for 20 years and I liked it better before they added the UV filter, but I guess it’s safer now. The well was donated to Van Zandt county for Van Zandt residents. I really wish they had someone there to check ID’s and only allow VZ residents to get water here. It would cut down on the traffic problems and be less likely to run dry anytime soon.
Your comments couldn’t be further from the truth. This water is as great as it’s ever been. There are minerals and has no way for chlorine to be added at all. My grandparents have been using this as their sole source for drinking and cooking water for over 30 years. The box you see is a UV filter. This is the best water available. I come from Denton Tx to get this water if that says anything to its quality. Ozarka uses this same source as well. Tried to fight the city of Canton to privatize and lost. It’s just my opinion but I would ignore any negative comments made about this water source
I sourced water from this Spring for many years, and have never been sick, etc. from consuming it. Cook, drink, brew coffee…it always was clean good, and 1000% better than any Municipal Treated water, or Bottled water from BIG WATER CORPS. The pipe is the access point provided from the pump that continually pulls the water up to the access point. There is a filter to remove bacteria but that is all their is. IT IS an Artesian source, so there is few deposits or settlements if any. You may have had a bad experience with the water, but Not thousands of People who have been getting Water here for Decades, since before World War II. There is usually a Line of Cars, etc. waiting to fill Jugs, bottles. Everyone Enjoy this great source of water.
I’m immensely disappointed with this Wilde water source. Upon arrival, I was skeptical of the pvc pipe setup, and after closer inspection, the purple adhesive used for connecting the pipe joints undoubtedly is contacting the water coming out. After tasting the water, there is an overwhelming plastic bite covering my tounge, and my mouth was instantly creating phlegm as an auto immune response to whatever toxins are in this water. Really, this is a shame, and alas, the dallas area is virtually void of a free, and good wild water source. Back to mountain valley spring water for me. On another note, there is bears claw/coral tooth mushrooms growing all around the area for all you mushroom foragers out there.
Does anyone know the chemical readings in this water. Does it contain ammonia? what is current PH? Is the water hard or soft? I would love to use this water in my fish tank rather than using local water.
Love this water! Tastes great, family approved. Dh has never loved water like this before. About 1 1/2 hours from Fort Worth and worth the trip. We also love seeing the cows nearby. And, we always find nice people in line for this artesian water as well. Wish I knew the family to thank them!
This water is amazing. Crystal clear and cold. Much better than any bottled water I have ever tried . I’ve been getting about 14 gallons every two weeks for the past 4 years and have never been disappointed. As with anywhere there are those that litter and disrespect the site. Sometimes cleaner than others. You will not leave unhappy if you spend the time to come here. Just bring enough containers so you won’t get upset for running out to soon. Water flow is fast so filling up a 5 gallon jug takes only a couple minutes at most.
Last fill-up was yesterday 6/12/2017
This water is amazing and easy to get to. Bring plenty of jugs you will never want to drink anything else! Get there early or you will have to wait this is a very popular local attraction. This water tastes great and is 10 times better than Ozarka.
I am a spring owner of an old mill spring, I would suugest replacing that PVC pipe with a copper one, almost lost knowledge now, but copper actually repels harmful bacteria. I have never visited this spring would love to come see it in operation.
Today, we visited the well for the first time. There were tons of people waiting in line. People kept telling me they have been drinking from this well for 30-40 years and it is still the best tasting water ever. Personally once tasting the water, I gotta say you will never go back to drinking bottled water.
I was told Ozarka takes water from this underground aquifer and has been trying to privatize this well, but thankfully they have been unsuccessful until now.
The site is a little messy due to people littering and throwing the bottles on the ground. Besides that, the water seems to be safe and clean.
I checked with the city of Canton a few months back. They send a person out daily to check that the UV sterilizing system is working. The have no water quality tests on the well. If anyone has any water quality tests, I would appreciate them being posted. It is good to sterilize your bottles that you are using to collect the water.
I’d have to say, I’ve been to this artesian spring or well for about 6 years now and we all LOVE it! Always very cold and has a way of quenching your thirst in comparison to others waters that just make you so full. If they ever have a way to donate to create a nicer looking spout or maybe water fountain for it, I would definitely give towards this. Wonderful great tasting water!
I’m curious how the well is today? There hasn’t been any comments for nearly a year. I plan to go check it out very very soon and wondering if there is anything new I should know.
Just found this site and want to try this water, I’m about 100 miles away so I wanted to see if anyone had been there more recently than the last comment (1-27-2015). I’d sure hate to make the trip for no reason! Any info would be greatly appreciated, Thanks…
I own a spring in Mount Vernon, Texas that needs cleaning-out and testing. It was the historic spring that the town was built around. I would like to talk to anybody interested in developing it so it could be used. my email is wg at oakwoodassociates dot org
This site (where the water comes up from the spring) was donated by the family who owned this property. It was donated to the public in the event of their deaths. What a wonderful gift for all to enjoy. My mom and dad moved to the Canton area back in 1976 and shortly after moving there daddy heard about this artesian water source. He said he heard it kept you from getting gray hair if you drank the water. LOL Well, daddy died with a lot of gray hair but the water was wonderful. We even made my son’s powdered Similac with water from this well. It’s so cold and sweet and it is my understanding that the county extension office does periodic checks on the integrity of the water and it has always been super clean. Even in the summer time the water comes out of this well very cold. Enjoy! I think I am going to go out today to get several big jugs full.
Showed my wife the artesian well for the first time yesterday, August 9th, 2014. My grandfather use to take me out there. All of the old timers swore by its water. I remember his jugs getting mineral deposits if the water sat for a long time stored. Anyways, my young daughters drank from it with no problems as did both of us. Tasted great and I really felt an energy boost. I’ll be filling up my jugs with the old folks now! 🙂
I didn’t get any responses and I did not test the water. It was the first time I bottled my own…new adventure for me. The smell dissipated almost as quickly as it arrived. I want to go back and get more. How do you get it tested?
Just double checking here, can you drink the water as is or do you need to boil it first or anything like that? I’ve never been here before but I’d like to go try it out.
It’s important to note that it didn’t have the odor when we bottled it…nor did it have it the first few days. It’s very good tasting water as well…just not sure I should keep drinking it since this is happening!
I recently visited this location and filled some clean, glass bottles. It’s been about 4 days and the water in the closed bottles is starting to smell a little like dirty feet…or maybe sulfur. Has anyone else had this issue and do you know why that is happening?
I went to this well today and collected 7-8 gallons; the water looked and tasted good. The flow was like a faucet turned on all the way. The plastic PVC pipe and UV filtration box are still there, idk how much they affect the water quality, I’ll post again if I get sick. The thumb tack/GPS directions are spot on. Thanks to everyone who posted feedback earlier; seems like this is the best well near Dallas at the moment.
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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Canton is too far. Does anyone know of an artesian well closer to Houston and also open to the public. Thank you.
This spring might have been awesome years ago, but not anymore. I got water on November 21, 2017. It is totally demineralized and possibly chlorinated. When you boil this water you get zero mineral settlement. All you see is a pipe next to the fence. Who knows what filter might be present at the source.
It is not chlorinated. They run it through a UV filter to sterilize it. We’ve been getting water here for 20 years and I liked it better before they added the UV filter, but I guess it’s safer now. The well was donated to Van Zandt county for Van Zandt residents. I really wish they had someone there to check ID’s and only allow VZ residents to get water here. It would cut down on the traffic problems and be less likely to run dry anytime soon.
What tests did you perform ?
Your comments couldn’t be further from the truth. This water is as great as it’s ever been. There are minerals and has no way for chlorine to be added at all. My grandparents have been using this as their sole source for drinking and cooking water for over 30 years. The box you see is a UV filter. This is the best water available. I come from Denton Tx to get this water if that says anything to its quality. Ozarka uses this same source as well. Tried to fight the city of Canton to privatize and lost. It’s just my opinion but I would ignore any negative comments made about this water source
I sourced water from this Spring for many years, and have never been sick, etc. from consuming it. Cook, drink, brew coffee…it always was clean good, and 1000% better than any Municipal Treated water, or Bottled water from BIG WATER CORPS. The pipe is the access point provided from the pump that continually pulls the water up to the access point. There is a filter to remove bacteria but that is all their is. IT IS an Artesian source, so there is few deposits or settlements if any. You may have had a bad experience with the water, but Not thousands of People who have been getting Water here for Decades, since before World War II. There is usually a Line of Cars, etc. waiting to fill Jugs, bottles. Everyone Enjoy this great source of water.
I’m immensely disappointed with this Wilde water source. Upon arrival, I was skeptical of the pvc pipe setup, and after closer inspection, the purple adhesive used for connecting the pipe joints undoubtedly is contacting the water coming out. After tasting the water, there is an overwhelming plastic bite covering my tounge, and my mouth was instantly creating phlegm as an auto immune response to whatever toxins are in this water. Really, this is a shame, and alas, the dallas area is virtually void of a free, and good wild water source. Back to mountain valley spring water for me. On another note, there is bears claw/coral tooth mushrooms growing all around the area for all you mushroom foragers out there.
Does anyone know the chemical readings in this water. Does it contain ammonia? what is current PH? Is the water hard or soft? I would love to use this water in my fish tank rather than using local water.
Love this water! Tastes great, family approved. Dh has never loved water like this before. About 1 1/2 hours from Fort Worth and worth the trip. We also love seeing the cows nearby. And, we always find nice people in line for this artesian water as well. Wish I knew the family to thank them!
Mineral wells is only 45 minutes from Fort Worth. Have you tried Crazy Water?
This water is amazing. Crystal clear and cold. Much better than any bottled water I have ever tried . I’ve been getting about 14 gallons every two weeks for the past 4 years and have never been disappointed. As with anywhere there are those that litter and disrespect the site. Sometimes cleaner than others. You will not leave unhappy if you spend the time to come here. Just bring enough containers so you won’t get upset for running out to soon. Water flow is fast so filling up a 5 gallon jug takes only a couple minutes at most.
Last fill-up was yesterday 6/12/2017
This water is amazing and easy to get to. Bring plenty of jugs you will never want to drink anything else! Get there early or you will have to wait this is a very popular local attraction. This water tastes great and is 10 times better than Ozarka.
does anyone know if the spring is okay after the storm today? sat 29 april ’17
I am a spring owner of an old mill spring, I would suugest replacing that PVC pipe with a copper one, almost lost knowledge now, but copper actually repels harmful bacteria. I have never visited this spring would love to come see it in operation.
and Yes I agree this should be Faulkner’s Artesian Well :o)
Today, we visited the well for the first time. There were tons of people waiting in line. People kept telling me they have been drinking from this well for 30-40 years and it is still the best tasting water ever. Personally once tasting the water, I gotta say you will never go back to drinking bottled water.
I was told Ozarka takes water from this underground aquifer and has been trying to privatize this well, but thankfully they have been unsuccessful until now.
The site is a little messy due to people littering and throwing the bottles on the ground. Besides that, the water seems to be safe and clean.
I checked with the city of Canton a few months back. They send a person out daily to check that the UV sterilizing system is working. The have no water quality tests on the well. If anyone has any water quality tests, I would appreciate them being posted. It is good to sterilize your bottles that you are using to collect the water.
Tested it for lead and copper and Coliform. It’s was all negative and the ph was 4.
I’d have to say, I’ve been to this artesian spring or well for about 6 years now and we all LOVE it! Always very cold and has a way of quenching your thirst in comparison to others waters that just make you so full. If they ever have a way to donate to create a nicer looking spout or maybe water fountain for it, I would definitely give towards this. Wonderful great tasting water!
I’m curious how the well is today? There hasn’t been any comments for nearly a year. I plan to go check it out very very soon and wondering if there is anything new I should know.
It’s great! We just switched from bottled to this. We did our own testing and all clear. I’ll retest every few months but for now we love it.
Just found this site and want to try this water, I’m about 100 miles away so I wanted to see if anyone had been there more recently than the last comment (1-27-2015). I’d sure hate to make the trip for no reason! Any info would be greatly appreciated, Thanks…
I own a spring in Mount Vernon, Texas that needs cleaning-out and testing. It was the historic spring that the town was built around. I would like to talk to anybody interested in developing it so it could be used. my email is wg at oakwoodassociates dot org
Hi Will Moving back home to Tx- Tyler (leaving some great spring water behind here in CO). Did you get your spring up and running?
This site (where the water comes up from the spring) was donated by the family who owned this property. It was donated to the public in the event of their deaths. What a wonderful gift for all to enjoy. My mom and dad moved to the Canton area back in 1976 and shortly after moving there daddy heard about this artesian water source. He said he heard it kept you from getting gray hair if you drank the water. LOL Well, daddy died with a lot of gray hair but the water was wonderful. We even made my son’s powdered Similac with water from this well. It’s so cold and sweet and it is my understanding that the county extension office does periodic checks on the integrity of the water and it has always been super clean. Even in the summer time the water comes out of this well very cold. Enjoy! I think I am going to go out today to get several big jugs full.
Does it freeze in the winter or can you still get it.
Showed my wife the artesian well for the first time yesterday, August 9th, 2014. My grandfather use to take me out there. All of the old timers swore by its water. I remember his jugs getting mineral deposits if the water sat for a long time stored. Anyways, my young daughters drank from it with no problems as did both of us. Tasted great and I really felt an energy boost. I’ll be filling up my jugs with the old folks now! 🙂
I didn’t get any responses and I did not test the water. It was the first time I bottled my own…new adventure for me. The smell dissipated almost as quickly as it arrived. I want to go back and get more. How do you get it tested?
Just double checking here, can you drink the water as is or do you need to boil it first or anything like that? I’ve never been here before but I’d like to go try it out.
Well Lauren B. You appear to be the most recent visitor to get water. Any answers to the stinky feet water. Did you run any tests?
It’s important to note that it didn’t have the odor when we bottled it…nor did it have it the first few days. It’s very good tasting water as well…just not sure I should keep drinking it since this is happening!
I recently visited this location and filled some clean, glass bottles. It’s been about 4 days and the water in the closed bottles is starting to smell a little like dirty feet…or maybe sulfur. Has anyone else had this issue and do you know why that is happening?
I went to this well today and collected 7-8 gallons; the water looked and tasted good. The flow was like a faucet turned on all the way. The plastic PVC pipe and UV filtration box are still there, idk how much they affect the water quality, I’ll post again if I get sick. The thumb tack/GPS directions are spot on. Thanks to everyone who posted feedback earlier; seems like this is the best well near Dallas at the moment.