Sheltered, cement base with several pipes coming out. Bitney Springs has three spouts continuously flowing. If you’re turning onto Bitney Springs Rd from Rough and Ready Hwy, you will see the canopy on your right in about .3 miles.
Nearest Address
Approximately 10289 Bitney Springs Road.
Directions from Nearest Address
From Interstate 80 East toward Reno, take exit 119C for Elm Ave. Turn right at Elm Ave, and right at CA-49/Grass Valley Hwy. Take exit toward CA-174/Grass Valley/Colfax. Turn left at S Auburn St, then left on W Main St. Continue on Rough and Ready Hwy, then a right on Bitney Springs Rd, .3 miles down the road.
I grew up drinking water from this spring. From about 1955 to 1970 it was our only source for drinking water. I’m 60 years old now and still as spry as my 10-year-old grandson. (Well…maybe not that spry.) We also used to pick water cress from the small stream behind the spring.
I gathered up my best friends and we trekked on up from Sacramento with our glass jugs. I have to say that having lived in a metropolitan area my whole life, on municipal water, this was the most amazing water I’ve ever tasted. I know it’s not the “best ever” but it’s a HUGE step up from Brita. I was concerned about the reports of Mercury, but it doesn’t seem to keep the locals away. While we were there, several people pulled up to fill their jugs too. We left our gratitude and a simple offering to those that protect the place and the waters. I might pool funds with whoever is interested to have it tested at https://www.watertestamerica.com/all-available-tests.html Their rates seem pretty reasonable, and even the $80 test tests for Mercury and the bacteria.
Just went to fill up our bottles this afternoon. First time out there and man was it a beautiful drive! The water was ice cold and awesome! Definately going back regularly!
Talked to a lady from the EPA about this spring and she said it has tested high in contaminants and she is surprised it hasn’t been shut down. Looking into this, I found that the area has been contaminated with mercury from the old gold mining days. Has anyone heard about this? Anyone ever done extensive testing of the water here? I’ve been drinking this water for about three years and would like to continue to. Thank You
We fill up a 5 and 2 gallon jar every few days because our family can’t get enough of it. At night when my son asks for water he says “can I have some spring water mommy?”. When it runs out we’ll drink tap water till we get out that way but it’s a chore rather than the addictive pleasure bitney springs water is.
But I wonder if folks have forgot about it because there has never been a line. What a shame!
sshelley@earthcircleorganics.com
Earth Circle Organics is 2 minutes away. All organic and mostly raw(only call it that if it is),wholesaler. Low min of $150 Best price bali cacao and cashews etc…877-922-3663 ask for Stephen. Keep enjoying the miracle. PEACE and LOVE
We fill our large water bottles from this wonderful spring every week. At times you’ll wait for others for a few minutes while a variety of people are there ahead of you. We had the water tested and found that it’s slightly hard, which is healthy for you. The water is cold and very fresh tasting. The spring is on private land and the owner is providing a terrific public service for which we’re grateful.
I think it has to do with the mail for the most part being routed through Nevada City. We lived on Bitney Springs Road for years with a Nevada City address but it seems to e it is in GrassValley, thus the saying there “Nevada City is the capitol of Grass Valley”!
This is my personal spring! I have been drinking this water exclusively since I discovered Daniel and findaspring.com about a year ago. I will never look back. Thanks DV. Every time I fill up there is a line of incredible people. I tell everyone I know about this spring. This water is absolutely the best I have ever tasted; truly invigorating.
Has anyone had a metals test done on this water? There’s a local place that does testing, cranmerengineeringinc, but it’s 320 bucks for the metals panel. I had the thought that someone may have already had it done and could save myself the $. I love the taste of this water and have been drinking it for years…and then it occurred to me, after a friend heard something about potential high levels of arsenic, that I should get it tested. Arsenic can really screw up your day 🙁 . If I don’t hear from anyone, I’ll be testing and posting the results on here. If anyone wants to pitch in for the test, my email is luckyyakleg[at]gmail.com
dee dee dumb, here ya come! has anyone of you contacted the Environmental Health Agency? You know the sign that’s clearly posted here? The many years that they’ve tested, there has been large amounts of animal fecal matter in this water. Wonder if it has to do with all of the cattle ranches in the area, ya think?
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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I grew up drinking water from this spring. From about 1955 to 1970 it was our only source for drinking water. I’m 60 years old now and still as spry as my 10-year-old grandson. (Well…maybe not that spry.) We also used to pick water cress from the small stream behind the spring.
Well I like it and if it results in my demise I will advise..
I gathered up my best friends and we trekked on up from Sacramento with our glass jugs. I have to say that having lived in a metropolitan area my whole life, on municipal water, this was the most amazing water I’ve ever tasted. I know it’s not the “best ever” but it’s a HUGE step up from Brita. I was concerned about the reports of Mercury, but it doesn’t seem to keep the locals away. While we were there, several people pulled up to fill their jugs too. We left our gratitude and a simple offering to those that protect the place and the waters. I might pool funds with whoever is interested to have it tested at
https://www.watertestamerica.com/all-available-tests.html Their rates seem pretty reasonable, and even the $80 test tests for Mercury and the bacteria.
I would be interested in pitching in to have it tested…email me, jessica.camarena@ymail.com🙂
I was told that the water is a bit high in iron. Does anyone know if this is true?
I was just here a few days ago- great flow, good water. Locals come from all over to fill up.
Just went to fill up our bottles this afternoon. First time out there and man was it a beautiful drive! The water was ice cold and awesome! Definately going back regularly!
Talked to a lady from the EPA about this spring and she said it has tested high in contaminants and she is surprised it hasn’t been shut down. Looking into this, I found that the area has been contaminated with mercury from the old gold mining days. Has anyone heard about this? Anyone ever done extensive testing of the water here? I’ve been drinking this water for about three years and would like to continue to. Thank You
has there been any follow up to this? does anybody have any more information about this?
We fill up a 5 and 2 gallon jar every few days because our family can’t get enough of it. At night when my son asks for water he says “can I have some spring water mommy?”. When it runs out we’ll drink tap water till we get out that way but it’s a chore rather than the addictive pleasure bitney springs water is.
But I wonder if folks have forgot about it because there has never been a line. What a shame!
This is the spring that first turned me on to quality water in 1973 when I lived in the area. It has been an amazing resource. I recommend it highly.
sshelley@earthcircleorganics.com
Earth Circle Organics is 2 minutes away. All organic and mostly raw(only call it that if it is),wholesaler. Low min of $150 Best price bali cacao and cashews etc…877-922-3663 ask for Stephen. Keep enjoying the miracle. PEACE and LOVE
We fill our large water bottles from this wonderful spring every week. At times you’ll wait for others for a few minutes while a variety of people are there ahead of you. We had the water tested and found that it’s slightly hard, which is healthy for you. The water is cold and very fresh tasting. The spring is on private land and the owner is providing a terrific public service for which we’re grateful.
wrong address, it is approximately: 10289 Bitney Springs Road
i found it once it was all right for spring water its got coloforms aliens are partakers of this water no shit
Love this water, had it as a child and now as an adult! Great resource in our area.
The water is excellent. I tested it with my TDS meter. The reading was 44 PPM. 🙂
This is in Grass Valley, not Nevada City. Love this spring!
Bitney Springs Rd. is technically in Nevada City. I know people who live there…maybe it depends on which end…
I think it has to do with the mail for the most part being routed through Nevada City. We lived on Bitney Springs Road for years with a Nevada City address but it seems to e it is in GrassValley, thus the saying there “Nevada City is the capitol of Grass Valley”!
This is my personal spring! I have been drinking this water exclusively since I discovered Daniel and findaspring.com about a year ago. I will never look back. Thanks DV. Every time I fill up there is a line of incredible people. I tell everyone I know about this spring. This water is absolutely the best I have ever tasted; truly invigorating.
Hi I live not too far from here, THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!
Has anyone had a metals test done on this water? There’s a local place that does testing, cranmerengineeringinc, but it’s 320 bucks for the metals panel. I had the thought that someone may have already had it done and could save myself the $. I love the taste of this water and have been drinking it for years…and then it occurred to me, after a friend heard something about potential high levels of arsenic, that I should get it tested. Arsenic can really screw up your day 🙁 . If I don’t hear from anyone, I’ll be testing and posting the results on here. If anyone wants to pitch in for the test, my email is luckyyakleg[at]gmail.com
dee dee dumb, here ya come! has anyone of you contacted the Environmental Health Agency? You know the sign that’s clearly posted here? The many years that they’ve tested, there has been large amounts of animal fecal matter in this water. Wonder if it has to do with all of the cattle ranches in the area, ya think?
but nobody got sick right? we need some sick people up on this post. any sick people?