****As of 9/16/2013 We have been notified that this spring has been CLOSED down**** Please let us know if anything changes! ~The FindASpring Team~
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It is routed through a hose accessible to all on the side of Harbor Road. It is right across from the library next to a long dock that goes out to the harbor
Nearest Address
Cold Spring Harbor Library, New York
Directions from Nearest Address
Across the street and about 100 feet east.(It is adjacent to the boat launch ramp). Once you pass the library pull into the public parking lot on the right side- it is for the boat launch & hiking trails. If you are lucky, you will be able to make a left out of this parking lot & get a spot across the street- right in front of where the spring water flows.
I am so upset that they closed down the springs. I grew up in Cold Spring Harbor and drank from those springs all the time. As did my ancestors before me. My family has been in Cold Spring Harbor from the beginning. I still go there to get a taste of the goodness. No one has EVER gotten sick from the water. EVER! So now they want to take away the reason they named the town Cold Spring Harbor in the 1st place. It's like taking the Oysters out of Oyster Bay!. And in reply to Dave, Thanks for the numbers. I will be making lots of calls come Monday morning.
Please call “YOUR” local gov representatives and tell them you want the water back town supervisor- Frank Petrone -(631) 351-3030, councilman Mark Cuthbertson (631)351-3172 councilwoman Susan Berland (631)351-3173 councilwoman Glenda Jackson (631)-351-3174 councilman Mark Mayoka (631)351-3172 they are having a “closed door meeting with suffolk county heath dept folks on July 8th so it is important to call – sooner rather than later
There is a spring on Staten island – haven't been there however.. Yes it is a sad thing and you hit the nail on the head – this is America – Land of the free yet you can't even take some simple spring water — the control freaks shut it down but – we have not given up yet !! We are going to be on their egotistical asses and are not going to give it up so easy!! They have all the money and still they are unhappy so they must “control you ” to get their jollies see the money still doesn't make them happy – they are miserable people – just show money doesn't bring happiness or hippy ness for that matter !!
I happen to be related to a board member from the boating club. Apparently someone in the winter slipped on the ice and is suing the town. Then the town stated the spring water spout belonged to the boating club so that is why it was moved inside the private club. The number of people pulling up to the spout with 5 gallon jugs to fill was outrageous. It wasn't only 1 it was more like 5 to 10 bottles.
HEY…ITS CRAZY WHAT AMERICA HAS COME TO…YOU CANT EVEN ENJOY THE SIMPLE PLEASURES OF LIFE THAT IS PROVIDED BY NATURE. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANOTHER SPRING BESIDES THE ONES IN NJ OR NOT TOO FAR IN NY, BECAUSE I LIVE IN QUEENS. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
UNITED WE STAND SO AT THE END WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
The Water at Cold Spring is fine to drink. I have the test results from National Testing Labs. I went to the Rally on Sunday and made a few signs Like SAVE COLD SPRING. What is Cold Spring without a Spring? I hope lot's of people took notice to our signs and go to the town meeting Tuesday night the 15th. Lot of good folks helped with the effort of saving the spring. Those trying to close the Spring must be Cold! There are alot of worse things to drink!
Someone just emailed me to tell me she knows a biologist who has tested the water here (no idea when and why) and said the problem was coliform levels. I'd love to have a spring I could go to but only if the water is safe to drink as verified by unbiased scientific methods and sources.
It's no longer in operation, I was there yesterday, June 13, 2010 and the flexible hose was completely removed. I located a galvanized pipe. This pipe now leads to the dock and ramp of the private boating club to the right of the former flowing spicket. The pipe is attached to a metal container under their board walk. A plastic hose discharges the overflow of the spring water, which was once available to the public. I don't know why it is not available any longer. I wonder who has jurisdiction over this spring.
PLEASE FOLKS – from NY NJ CT and those farther away who wish to support all of us.. remember the slogan united we stand – divided we fall !! Well you can support us now since they have taken away the Spring water that so many enjoyed – COME – to the Spring Water Rally this Sunday 10am – 3 PM – your Spring Water & freedoms may be the next to be effected by your local government's facist behavior. !!
Thanks for your insight into this matter that is more important than many realize.. It is as much about the water as it is about our dwindling freedoms here in AMERICA – supposed “LAND OF THE FREE” See if you can attend the water rally on Sunday and bring as many folks that you like and love along with your kindred soul !!
I had the sense that there was going to be conflict over this spring the moment that I first arrived. I felt a strong sense that someone would feel the need to control that water supply. There are always control issues disguised as something else. I have never seen the area dirty or folks disrespectful. That's just a smoke screen. It's very sad that whomever is behind this felt better about life by denying others such a simple pleasure.
Fortunately Control and fear are on their way out….and unity consciousness is on it's way in!
I would have to agree with Michell about other sources of water on Tap and Spring water we buy in bottles besides that, it may have dog drool or whatever…LOL it is Pasturized…it has to be. So springs are better but should be tested frequently from a reliable source.
Why don't you petition the town and now have it renamed COLD HARBOR or Harbor NY.. – since there is no spring soon . You probably drink bottled water from plastic bottles that produce more toxic materials since most of the plastic is incinerated and then trashes the air we breath. Your attitude sucks – you also probably drive a big ass petroleum sucking SUV and don't give a crap about anyone but your narrow circle of like minded snot asses and your ways will be the demise of “OUR QUALITY OF LIFE” If you have any kids you don't care if the enviromnent they have been handed down will be devoid of fish and clean air etc – due to your SELFISH self serving ways.. Why don't you birth a child into a toxic wastedump !! or a cesspool for that matter !! People like you are a major reason why the world is so messed UP ! GOOD LUCK – If I had the opportunity I would flush people like you down the toilet like a piece of stinking fecal matter
I personally tested the water and so did a third party company. On any given day the water tests differently. Forget the pesticides, the acidity content of the water is scarily high. Everything bad likes acid and thrives on it. Cancer cannot thrive in an alkaline state but loves acid. For that reason alone, I would not drink or recommend drinking that water. I don't know why the water was shut but I do know that in addition to my tests, the town has been called and notified of the third party water testing. I ask myself, if they operate and regulate that spout, could they possibly have a law suit on their hands if they allow the water to run and people to drink from it knowing it does not meet standards. I have been here for 40 years and know of people who have drunk from that spring for years, I do not want to share their health situations nor do I know if any of them relate to the spring. I would not blindly drink that water. The folks signing the petition should maybe get together and have their own tests done.
You can see if “YOUR” government works for you now or if it is all a BS illusion & if we actually live in a “free” country .. Come to the “SRRING WATER RALLY” @ the Cold Spring Harbor boat ramp on SUNDAY June 13, from 10 am – 3 PM bring you friends and familly and some empty water bottles and some signs and show the rotten creeps from the town that “WE THE PEOPLE” want “OUR” – (yes it is OURS) water back — next they will try to shut off your air supply.. Like Joani Mitchell sang – you don't know what you've got till its gone! NEXT sttep – come to TOWN OF HUNTINGTON town hall meeting June 15 @7:00 PM and tell em you want the water accesible.. it is now running into the harbor and is hard to access and on algae covered slippery rocks !!
Would you be so kind as to inform us as to whom has tested the water and gotten these results? A respected friend of mine told me that the water checked out. I was also told that the water quality is monitored by the Town of Huntington. I have not confirmed this, as the TOH has not returned my emails.
In all due respect to Susan, my family has lived in TOH, Lloyd Harbor since 1991. Obviously, I may have missed witnessing some poor behavior at the spring, but I must say that in almost 20 years (has it been that long!) I haven't seen any rambunctious behavior at the spring. However, I do know that in the past several years that I have been retrieving our water there I have seen and met many Korean and Asian families and Latino landscapers filling up water vessels. As a graduate of Cold Spring Harbor HIgh School, where at the time that I attended there were statistics of 1/2 of an African American student in 7-12 grade school, I would hate to think that the decision to cut the line was the product of discrimination. This spring could easily be rerouted 10-20 feet to public property. In Johnson, VT there is a quaint (and functional) tap created out of concrete and stone.
IMHO, in so far as the sanitary condition of the spring- it is always running and anything that may have touched the nozzle is washed away. For those of us who are informed about water, tap water is not the answer. Not only has it been stripped of all of its mineral content, but it has many unwanted residues including jet fuel (the government has mandated 'safe' quantities) and trace amounts of many prescription drugs, not to mention chlorine and (in some counties) flouride, both known to cause disruption in thyroid function (possibly other things, this is only what I am personally aware of). How do we know that spring water from commercial sources doesn't have dog drool (lol!) amoung other things? Factories are scary places even 100 years after Upton Sinclair.
Honestly, this spring is very well used. There are times that I have had to wait for 20+ minutes or stop back on a different occasion. For this reason, I think that the town should post its reasons for this significant change to people's lives. I think that this community has been greatly overlooked and it would be common courtesy to provide an explanation.
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 am so upset that they closed down the springs. I grew up in Cold Spring Harbor and drank from those springs all the time. As did my ancestors before me. My family has been in Cold Spring Harbor from the beginning. I still go there to get a taste of the goodness. No one has EVER gotten sick from the water. EVER! So now they want to take away the reason they named the town Cold Spring Harbor in the 1st place. It's like taking the Oysters out of Oyster Bay!. And in reply to Dave, Thanks for the numbers. I will be making lots of calls come Monday morning.
Please call “YOUR” local gov representatives and tell them you want the water back
town supervisor- Frank Petrone -(631) 351-3030, councilman Mark Cuthbertson (631)351-3172
councilwoman Susan Berland (631)351-3173 councilwoman Glenda Jackson (631)-351-3174
councilman Mark Mayoka (631)351-3172 they are having a “closed door meeting with suffolk
county heath dept folks on July 8th so it is important to call – sooner rather than later
Ace,
There is a spring on Staten island – haven't been there however.. Yes it is a sad
thing and you hit the nail on the head – this is America – Land of the free yet you can't even take some simple spring water — the control freaks shut it down but – we have not
given up yet !! We are going to be on their egotistical asses and are not going to give
it up so easy!! They have all the money and still they are unhappy so they must “control you ” to get their jollies see the money still doesn't make them happy – they are miserable people – just show money doesn't bring happiness or hippy ness for that matter !!
I happen to be related to a board member from the boating club. Apparently someone in the winter slipped on the ice and is suing the town. Then the town stated the spring water spout belonged to the boating club so that is why it was moved inside the private club. The number of people pulling up to the spout with 5 gallon jugs to fill was outrageous. It wasn't only 1 it was more like 5 to 10 bottles.
If you go to the meeting this evening, this matter will not be opened for discussion. It will be scheduled for the next meeting.
HEY…ITS CRAZY WHAT AMERICA HAS COME TO…YOU CANT EVEN ENJOY THE SIMPLE PLEASURES OF LIFE THAT IS PROVIDED BY NATURE. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANOTHER SPRING BESIDES THE ONES IN NJ OR NOT TOO FAR IN NY, BECAUSE I LIVE IN QUEENS. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
UNITED WE STAND SO AT THE END WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
The Water at Cold Spring is fine to drink. I have the test results from National Testing Labs. I went to the Rally on Sunday and made a few signs Like SAVE COLD SPRING. What is Cold Spring without a Spring? I hope lot's of people took notice to our signs and go to the town meeting Tuesday night the 15th. Lot of good folks helped with the effort of saving the spring. Those trying to close the Spring must be Cold! There are alot of worse things to drink!
Someone just emailed me to tell me she knows a biologist who has tested the water here (no idea when and why) and said the problem was coliform levels. I'd love to have a spring I could go to but only if the water is safe to drink as verified by unbiased scientific methods and sources.
It's no longer in operation, I was there yesterday, June 13, 2010 and the flexible hose was completely removed. I located a galvanized pipe. This pipe now leads to the dock and ramp of the private boating club to the right of the former flowing spicket. The pipe is attached to a metal container under their board walk. A plastic hose discharges the overflow of the spring water, which was once available to the public. I don't know why it is not available any longer. I wonder who has jurisdiction over this spring.
PLEASE FOLKS – from NY NJ CT and those farther away who wish to support all of us.. remember the slogan united we stand – divided we fall !! Well you can support us now since
they have taken away the Spring water that so many enjoyed – COME – to the Spring Water
Rally this Sunday 10am – 3 PM – your Spring Water & freedoms may be the next to be effected by your local government's facist behavior. !!
Gliptic :
Thanks for your insight into this matter that is more important than many realize.. It is as much about the water as it is about our dwindling freedoms here in AMERICA –
supposed “LAND OF THE FREE” See if you can attend the water rally on Sunday and bring as many folks that you like and love along with your kindred soul !!
I had the sense that there was going to be conflict over this spring the moment that I first arrived. I felt a strong sense that someone would feel the need to control that water supply. There are always control issues disguised as something else. I have never seen the area dirty or folks disrespectful. That's just a smoke screen. It's very sad that whomever is behind this felt better about life by denying others such a simple pleasure.
Fortunately Control and fear are on their way out….and unity consciousness is on it's way in!
Hi Sylvia,
Please come to the Spring Water Rally and tell your friends !
Dave
You can get glass bottles here:
https://www.brooklyn-homebrew.com/Brooklyn_Homeb…
They also have “Better Bottles,” which supposedly to not leech and are lighter and sturdier than glass.
This is awesome! Could you please tell us where you get the glass bottles? Thanks!
go on amazon or homebrewitt.com
Or use left over wine jugs
I would have to agree with Michell about other sources of water on Tap and Spring water we buy in bottles besides that, it may have dog drool or whatever…LOL it is Pasturized…it has to be. So springs are better but should be tested frequently from a reliable source.
Miss snot ass Susan,
Why don't you petition the town and now have it renamed COLD HARBOR or Harbor
NY.. – since there is no spring soon . You probably drink bottled water from plastic bottles that produce more toxic materials since most of the plastic is incinerated and then trashes the air we breath. Your attitude sucks – you also probably drive a big ass
petroleum sucking SUV and don't give a crap about anyone but your narrow circle of like
minded snot asses and your ways will be the demise of “OUR QUALITY OF LIFE”
If you have any kids you don't care if the enviromnent they have been handed down will be devoid of fish and clean air etc – due to your SELFISH self serving ways.. Why don't
you birth a child into a toxic wastedump !! or a cesspool for that matter !!
People like you are a major reason why the world is so messed UP !
GOOD LUCK – If I had the opportunity I would flush people like you down the toilet
like a piece of stinking fecal matter
I personally tested the water and so did a third party company. On any given day the water tests differently. Forget the pesticides, the acidity content of the water is scarily high. Everything bad likes acid and thrives on it. Cancer cannot thrive in an alkaline state but loves acid. For that reason alone, I would not drink or recommend drinking that water. I don't know why the water was shut but I do know that in addition to my tests, the town has been called and notified of the third party water testing. I ask myself, if they operate and regulate that spout, could they possibly have a law suit on their hands if they allow the water to run and people to drink from it knowing it does not meet standards. I have been here for 40 years and know of people who have drunk from that spring for years, I do not want to share their health situations nor do I know if any of them relate to the spring. I would not blindly drink that water. The folks signing the petition should maybe get together and have their own tests done.
Hell Folks –
You can see if “YOUR” government works for you now or if it is all a BS illusion & if we actually live in a “free” country .. Come to the “SRRING WATER RALLY” @ the Cold Spring Harbor boat ramp on SUNDAY June 13, from 10 am – 3 PM bring you friends and familly and some empty water bottles and some signs and show the rotten creeps from the town that “WE THE PEOPLE” want “OUR” – (yes it is OURS) water back — next they will try to shut off your air supply.. Like Joani Mitchell sang – you don't know what you've got till its gone! NEXT sttep – come to TOWN OF HUNTINGTON town hall meeting June 15 @7:00 PM and tell em you want the water accesible.. it is now running into the harbor
and is hard to access and on algae covered slippery rocks !!
Hello,
Would you be so kind as to inform us as to whom has tested the water and gotten these results? A respected friend of mine told me that the water checked out. I was also told that the water quality is monitored by the Town of Huntington. I have not confirmed this, as the TOH has not returned my emails.
In all due respect to Susan, my family has lived in TOH, Lloyd Harbor since 1991. Obviously, I may have missed witnessing some poor behavior at the spring, but I must say that in almost 20 years (has it been that long!) I haven't seen any rambunctious behavior at the spring. However, I do know that in the past several years that I have been retrieving our water there I have seen and met many Korean and Asian families and Latino landscapers filling up water vessels. As a graduate of Cold Spring Harbor HIgh School, where at the time that I attended there were statistics of 1/2 of an African American student in 7-12 grade school, I would hate to think that the decision to cut the line was the product of discrimination. This spring could easily be rerouted 10-20 feet to public property. In Johnson, VT there is a quaint (and functional) tap created out of concrete and stone.
IMHO, in so far as the sanitary condition of the spring- it is always running and anything that may have touched the nozzle is washed away. For those of us who are informed about water, tap water is not the answer. Not only has it been stripped of all of its mineral content, but it has many unwanted residues including jet fuel (the government has mandated 'safe' quantities) and trace amounts of many prescription drugs, not to mention chlorine and (in some counties) flouride, both known to cause disruption in thyroid function (possibly other things, this is only what I am personally aware of). How do we know that spring water from commercial sources doesn't have dog drool (lol!) amoung other things? Factories are scary places even 100 years after Upton Sinclair.
Honestly, this spring is very well used. There are times that I have had to wait for 20+ minutes or stop back on a different occasion. For this reason, I think that the town should post its reasons for this significant change to people's lives. I think that this community has been greatly overlooked and it would be common courtesy to provide an explanation.