Beasley’s Gap Spring, Waleska, Georgia, 30183

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Single pipe coming from hillside on south side of road. Popular locally for drinking water

Quarter mile past of county line on south side of GA #140.

Pull offs on both sides of the road, but be VERY careful, people commute this road and go very fast.

Fills about 1 gallon per minute.

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  2. Brian Root November 5, 2019

    The Amazing water flows out at less than a gallon per minute, or five gallons in six and a half minutes.
    My TDS Meter reads 40 ppm at 60 degrees, on 11/5/19.
    My Spring coordinates are 34.3442627, -84.6384174 .
    Any Eco-Warriors that want to help clean up, there is lots of trash (tires, blankets, containers) on the North side Hill, opposite side of Hwy. 140 (Reinhardt College Parkway) from the Spring, going down to the Beautiful Creek. The trash makes for an unpleasant hike down.

  3. Alan September 25, 2014

    Hello Spring Water Seekers,
    Found the spring 7 tenths of a mile from Bartow Co line. Water was great & had a crisp clean taste. Takes several minutes to fill a 5 gallon container. Meet a very healthy 60+ man there that had been drinking the water all his life. Enjoy!

  5. Aimee August 27, 2023

    Visited this spring for the first time last Sunday. I live in Decatur but my parents live in Canton, just 15 minutes down the road from the spring. Decided to check it out while I was up there visiting last weekend. Found it easily (just followed instructions on this page left by previous visitors). Water was very cool, perfectly clear, and tasted wonderful. There are now two pipes coming out of the side of the hill. I would recommend using the one near the bench that sits higher off the ground. The lower one had a crayfish at the mouth of it (see video). Not sure if it was going up the pipe or flowing out of it, but needless to say it did not make me inclined to collect from that source. Encountered another water collector who kindly helped me carry my water across the road. As other people have noted, you do have to park at the pull-off area across the road from the collection site. It’s a winding two-lane country/mountain road and drivers do tend to go fast, so cross quickly and with caution. Otherwise, a very easy and accessible site for quality spring water. My parents plan to start collecting from here regularly, now that they know about it. Thank you to the owner who keeps it open to the public!

  7. Connie October 27, 2018

    I went to the spring today and Julio was spot on, pull over on the right using his coordinates ( 34.344190,-84.638255) and the spring is just behind you about 50 feet. I have had 8 sips and it is delicious, very much a filtered spring. Cool but not icy!

  8. Holly December 15, 2014

    Liisa
    Would like to know if there are an springs being sought on the east side of Atlanta -Jefferson County, Gwinnett County? How can people start their own hunt :)? for spring water?

    1. Bremen James June 13, 2015

      Begin by asking anyone who has lived in the area their whole life. Older the better. While you have them in conversation, be sure to ask them about other things they may have experienced 😉 I like to start with Feed & Seeds, parks with retirement communities nearby, and hardware stores.

  9. Julio January 7, 2015

    Hey,
    I went to the spring and the water is great I’ve been drinking it for about a week. The exact coordinates are 34.344190,-84.638255 you can plug them right in to google maps and you will land in the little parking area across the street from the spring.

  10. Scott Martin January 4, 2014

    My mom and I would go here with my granny when I was a child and would fill up her gallon jugs with this elixer of God. So cold even in July. My granny swore by it! Is a stainless steel pipe stuck in the rock. Fresh stuff. Small pull off available to park. Be careful crossing Hwy 20.

    1. Scott Martin January 4, 2014

      I forgot to mention that the google map pin is not in the correct location. Just go west on 140 from Canton . As stated it is 1/4 mile on before the Bartow Co. line. If you are coming from Bartow of course it is 1/4 mile after entering Cherokee Co.

      1. Jamie August 24, 2014

        Hello all. Just went to find this spring today. It was actually 3/4 of a mile before the Bartow line (just FYI) for anyone looking and its no longer a SS pipe but they change it out to a roughly 4 foot PVC pipe but it only runs though that for a moment. But, the water is crisp, cool and tastes amazing! Theres a little bench right by the pipe, too. Thanks for the info, Scott. : )

  11. Damian Q. Laster November 6, 2017

    I am so thankful and excited to learn of this spring. I’ve relocated to Douglasville, and I think this is the closest to me. I had grown attached to the one in Marion, AL, where I drove from Birmingham for about two years. Drinking bottled water isn’t quite the same.
    Damian

  12. Bremen James November 15, 2014

    I have been here three times already and it is my favorite place to collect so far. Be careful as people can go very fast here. I leave my hazard lights on and only pull over on the side of the road with the spring.

  14. Josh Mcsweeney January 30, 2014

    Hey Scott!
    I was hoping to get some fresh water this weekend.
    I am trying to map out the directions for Marietta and I am having some trouble.

    I can see where 140 and highway 20 interest. Is that close?

    I will bring my camera and try and put up some pictures.

How to Collect Spring Water

Dakota September 28, 2022
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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.

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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