Eldes Corner Spring, Duluth, MN

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Description

A white building with two free flowing spickets on the exterior of the building.

Nearest Address

Midway Road & Old Hwy 61

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

  • Fee: No Fee
  • Access: Public
  • Flow: Continuous
  • TDS: N/A
  • Temp: N/A
  • pH: 7.6

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Eldes Corner Spring Map

Submitted by: NICOLE KURTZ

Responses

  1. Veronika July 12, 2022

    We got water here twice a couple of weeks ago when we were visiting. It’s excellent tasting. A man was there when we stopped who said he was part of the town group who bought the land to save the spring some years ago. They test it 4 times a year he said. The flow is super quick and there are two spigots. The GPS coordinates on the listing are not completely accurate. To easily find it,
    you can it look up on Google maps by searching for Eldes’ Corner Well, Duluth, MN. The coordinates are: (46.7104330,
    -92.2770874).
    Directions:
    From I35, take the Midway Rd exit and go WEST. Take the first right on Old Hwy 61 and you will see a large white well house with a parking lot on the left, about 1/8 mile down.
    I think maybe the other listed on Find a Spring as Nopeming spring could actually mean this one, too? I wasn’t able to find that one, if it is a separate spring, anyways.
    Enjoy this great water resource just south of Duluth!

  3. HI July 27, 2012

    http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/nw-wisconsin/Groundwater-Awareness-Week-Dont-Poison-the-Water-142553155.html

    Duluth, MN (Northland’s NewsCenter) – The Eldes Corner Spring—located just off I–35, on Old Highway 61—is a public artesian well owned, maintained and regularly tested Midway Township.
    Three to four ancient aquifers embedded in the nearby hillside are channeled by a simple system of pipes, which keeps the centuries–old water at a constant, natural flow from two spigots.Aesthetics aside, the well has a pH balance of 7.6—only point 6 away from perfect.And, arguably the best feature about what many people call the best water between here and Minneapolis is the fact that it comes from the ground, to the surface, and into the cup—ready to drink.”[I] stop here quite often [and] pick up my coffee water—this makes the best coffee. [I] got a good well at home, but I love this water,” said Hinckley resident Maynard Workman.And hundreds from across the Northland would agree.

  5. Dennis Leahy February 6, 2013

    I tested the pH, several times, with test strips from several manufacturers. It is nowhere near as alkaline as the “7.6” that someone posted with this listing. I got 5.5 to 6.0 in my tests.

    Perhaps it has changed from when it was first tested. I wish it was 7.6pH.

  6. Edward Hansen November 20, 2012

    Eldes is my favorite spring, ice cold and deep filtered fresh. Stop at Rocco’s Pizza in Little Canada on your way, I will give you a gallon size glass jar free with pizza purchase. Play pinball while you wait too!

    1. Henndogg August 1, 2011

      A friend of mine took me to this spot you are talking about. Take Piedmont to Morris Thomas RD (take a left). Follow that to Okerstrom Rd and take a left and is on the right side of road after all houses. If you go to far you will run into a baseball field and you can turn around. It is just a PVC pipe sticking out of the bank. Good Luck!

    1. HI July 27, 2012

      I heard that they test this water regularly.  Is it safe you ask?  I would think that it is better than the city water that has fluoride in it and other possible contaminants that are in water….like prescription drugs and who knows….

      I would like to know how deep the well is.  Does anyone know?

  14. Glenn D Brandenhoff October 17, 2018

    I was last at this well in 1980 when my family was back there for my Dad’s 30th H.S. reunion at Proctor H.S. Does anyone know how the well got its name? My aunt and uncle owned Elde’s Supper Club. Elde was part of my Aunt Carm’s name. I hope to visit for the first time since then this coming summer.

  18. kari April 18, 2015

    I have been going to this spring since I was a child. I have since moved from the Esko area, and when I return for a visit it is one of the first stops I make. I”ve enjoyed telling friends and family and letting them in on the best kept “secret” thanks artesian spring…your water is healing

  19. Lorraine April 10, 2014

    This Spring is outstanding and also called Nopeming Spring. Old Hwy 61 is also known as the frontage road. You go East on the frontage road and the white concrete block building is on the left. I want to write up the history of this Spring…anyone know some history about it? Email me.

  20. Dean April 3, 2014

    I would really appreciate a 2014 test of PH and TDS for 2014. I’m hearing readings between 5.0 and 7.6. According to SDWF, the pH scale is logarithmic, which means that each step on the pH scale represents a ten-fold change in acidity. For example, a water body with a pH of 5.0 is ten times more acidic than water with a pH of 6.0. And water with a pH of 4.0 is 100 times more acidic than water with a pH of 6.0.

    That being said I concur with previous statements about the great taste and clean smell and would trust my life on natural spring water over city tap water any day.

  22. Brendan November 10, 2013

    I’ve been drinking the water for a year now and it tastes and smells great. It tastes much better than city water.

    This is water that has been naturally filtered by the ground. I would choose this any day to city water that is loaded with chemicals and drugs that aren’t even tested for let alone filtered out.

    In contrast water deep from the ground undergoes natural filtration. There are no chemicals or drugs that cannot be affected by nature’s filtration system. However, that doesn’t mean that the possibility for contamination isn’t present. I would still like to take a sample and test it. I am still curious to know what exactly is in the water.

    1. Bob February 21, 2019

      I frequent the well at least monthly and happened to be there when a county Health department official was taking the monthly samples . He said the water is some of the purest on earth and the only thing of note is a relatively high concentration of disolved calcium which becomes evident in your post n pans with a white residue build up . Otherwise it’s purely pure !

      1. stephanie June 15, 2020

        I just went there couple days ago and could not find it. could you given better details/description on how to find it? My friend showed it to me back in 2008/2009 but I could not find it the other day- looked on map and still could not find it. got out at that gas station on the corner that is closed now and did not see water coming out any where? please help. Thanks

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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