Description
Right along the road coming from a pipe. Water is very clean and cold!
Nearest Address
Bond Spring Rd.
Directions from Nearest Address
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Hours Spring is Open:
Always
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Submitted by: Michael Lockard, Chuck Hazzard
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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.
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.
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I used a Pro Lab Water Quality test the Bond Mountain Spring Water on 6/20/21. In short, the water passed every metric and is safe to drink.
Metrics:
Very Soft Approx 25
No trace of any chlorine
Alkalinity approximately 100
PH= 7
Low IRON
Low Copper levels (Safe)
Safe for Nitrate and Nitrite.
I fill 5 gallon jugs for drinking water for the whole family.
Hope you find this helpful
I visited this spring on 6/18/21. The water was flowing. I filled two 5 gallon jugs in less than two minutes. Like most people drinking from a Natural Spring, I was concerned about the quality especially when I saw the hand written note on the top of the pipe that read “boil this water”. The water was very clear and had no visual sediment in it at all. I read a lot of previous comments regarding the quality of this water and decided to take a leap of faith and drank it. Its delicious and I have not experienced any illness or side effects. You may want to test it just to be 100% safe, but I wanted to share my recent experience in case others are curious about trying this spring.
FYI
We have been using this Spring for a couple of years. Finally got around to doing a water lab test, since we use it for all of our drinking water. The Nelson Lab results came back with the following:
Total Coliform – Present !
E coli Bacteria – Absent
Nitrate – < 1
Choride – < 10
pH – 6.75
Iron – < 0.50
Maganese – < 0.01
Sodium – 1.2
Total Hardness 28
Forgot to mention, I followed up with the Lab and they advised we not drink this water.
Looked for this spring on July 13th 2020, but could not find it.
Flowing great this winter with all the snow. Slowed a bit during the summer draught but still enough to fill a 3 gallon carboy in a minute or two. Busy in the summer with folks up for camp. My wife and I use this spring for all our drinking, cooking and medicine making all year
Bond Mountain Spring tends to run much more slowly during the Summer time for the last couple of years due to drought in Maine. It is usually just the month of August that it runs the slowest, where it takes 5 minutes or more to fill a 6-Gallon Car Boy. However, the rest of the year the spring is gushing with sweet, fresh spring water that hydrates unlike any other water!
I visited the Spring in Mid-July and the water was flowing very fast. I had no problem fulling about ten gallons in a few minutes.
I visited the spring on September 30, two days after Hurricane Irene rolled through and the spring was a trickle. Odd. I would have thought all that rain would have upped the flow quite a bit.
I look forward to visiting the Spring again at the end of September. The drive should be spectacular.
If you are interested in the GPS numbers of the Bond Spring there they are
( N 43″ 37″ 47.9 by W 070″ 53′ 46.8 ). If you are in the area and you are looking for another spring check out the Nightshade Spring in Parsonsfield roughtly 10 miles away, and it is flowing at a decent rate.
Hi, Google maps sets the parking and the pipe here:43.629791,-70.896176 Just there an hour ago, flowing well as it were, thanks
however it jumped when I tried it in a new browser, thanks Googhell
Bond Mtn Spring has just about stopped running. If you are a regular visitor of this spring, i would suggest going elsewhere. Water is running very slowly, and lacks the cold temperature it once had. Energetically I no longer feel good about drinking this water. Maine has suffered a major lack of rain this summer and it may be effecting the flow.
Just left the this spring. It’s running very slowly, takes 15 minutes or more to fill a 5 gallon bottle. Looks like it may need repair.
Needn't be a contaminant although it could be. Simply the measured amount of mineral content (TDS = Total dissolved solids). Distilled would be around zero, my tap water is about 165, and “mineral water” must be over 400 or 450 I believe. The lowest TDS doesn't always make for the best water. Other factors include pH, how is it filtered, low temp, and a willingness to trust, etc. Hope this helps.
I stopped by the Bond spring on my way back from central NH yesterday (2/13/2010). This spring tested out at 33 ppm. The water has good flavor but not nearly as powerful as the Cooper Spring.
Thank you for posting this beautiful spring. And, thank you to those who came before us. Those who saw the wisdom in the water and treated it with the respect it deserved.
For those who like numbers – pH of 6.33, 51 F, TDS of 59.
Peace
Wonderful water quality, spring was running strong
latitude: 43.62202 – loNgitude: -70.90117. Put it 322 Bond Springs Road. Just past Thurston and Peters Sugar house on left (if augarhiuse is on your right)
Hello,
am wondering if anyone has tested the water from Bond Mountain Spring?
we have not tested it but have filled our water bottles there three times in the past year (and on our way there again now). Locals know about it, use it, and I have no doubts about it (we have been using Massachusetts springs for the past 8? 10? years but when in the area, we fill up at this one.) Last month it was flowing robustly.
Hi Skip ,
I was driving by this spring today and it is flowing strong . We did get a couple inches of rain yesterday .
By the way Skip are you a Plumber ?
There was an older gentleman collecting water at the spring today . He claims to been drinking the water for a couple years .
It nice and cold and clear , but I think I would have it tested .
Still just a dribble. My guess is the drought coupled with the mild winter last year..
As of 10.23.2016 when I went to the spring, and discovered the water was not flowing. I had been there 3 weeks before and it was just a dribble. So I don’t know what has happened. The other one that is about 15 miles away is in the same condition.
Rob, the spring is a 50 minute drive from Portland.
Glad i found this site.. and this spring! I can’t wait to check it out next weekend. does anyone know if it still flows in the winter?
does anyone know of a spring close to portland? im tired of drinking the city water
Fresh and flowing as of 8/7/2014. Tastes great too
My fiancée and I were very excited when we found this spring. There was an old timer filling before me and he told me he’s been coming for 25 years! The water was flowing very fast and filled up 6 quart bottles in under a minute.
Hello all. I visited Bond Spring today; June 18, 2011 and was able to fill a quart jug in about two seconds.
Was just at Bond Spring (12-21-10) and it is flowing at a rapid clip. Filled a 5 gallon carboy in about 45 seconds.
The Bond Mountain is now just a trickle. It has been getting slower and slower and now this as of 10.28.10
The Bond Mountain is now just a trickle. It has been getting slower and slower and now this as of 10.28.10
what a great place to cool off
Maybe I'm missing something, but what are you referring to when you say 33 ppm (33 ppm of some contaminant?)
Thanks!
Thank you for posting this beautiful spring. And, thank you to those who came before us. Those who saw the wisdom in the water and treated it with the respect it deserved.
For those who like numbers – pH of 6.33, 51 F, TDS of 59.
Peace