Semi hidden driveway just before geyers chapel cemetery to left. Strong continuous flow coming from a wooden box flowing through pvc pipe two spouts. Water looks clean tates clean. HAS AN EVER SO SLSIGHT SULFUR SMELL ONCE BOTTLED ITS SO SLIGHT ALMOST AS IF YOUR NOSE IS PLAYING TRICKS ON YOU. When i was there at least three local showed up and filled up numerous containers. My buddy who took me there said its all he used to drink when he was a kid.
Nearest Address
E Hutton Rd and Geyers Chapel Rd.
Directions from Nearest Address
From the center of smithville go north on summit left at hutton take it until you see the driveway on the left.
I used to drink out of this spring until I thought about all the chemicals being by the near by farms. Honestly I never knew it was an artesian spring and don’t know much about the depth. Is there any chance that it could be contaminated. I know that they regularly check it, but there is no way they can test for the thousands of chemicals being used in these fields. I wish someone could give me some more information to prove that it is safe, because I really miss drinking out of this spring.
This is an artesian spring meaning that it is an underground river. The county tests this spring at least once per week. I saw the county guy there one time when I was filling up. AND I have a PPM parts per million tester that I use. When I come home with a new batch from the spring I test it and it’s for instance at 350PPM. Then a month or week later I reest water and it’s still the same. I have well water where I live and I test it out of the tap and it’s say 250PPM. A week later the water tests out at 600+PPM. which means that there is bacteria in the tap water. Since I’ve been drinking this water from Geyer’s Chapel Spring I have not had a cold or the flu… I would rather buy this mineral spring water if I had to over buying store bought water or drinking tap water.
Anytime I go there to the spring there is always a line up of cars and people waiting to fill up their jugs. If they got sick from the water they surely would not be back!!! You can check with Wayne County Health Dept as they are the ones who check the water weekly for just what they check for.
If one prefers to drink their water at room temperature, would this water be ok to drink once you fill your containers and let them sit. Or, does it have to be kept cold?
If one prefers to drink their water at room temperature, would this water be ok to drink once you fill your containers and let them sit. Or, does it have to be kept cold?
You are wrong. The white PVC pipe is perfectly safe for drinking water. What do you think is used in some new homes these days? Same thing. The county would have never used this pipe unless it was perfectly safe.
“The county would have never used this pipe unless it was perfectly safe” ? Really? The county also considers fluoride, chlorine, amalgams, emf’s, etc etc ‘safe’. Either you are part of the scam of ignorant of the scam. PVC is not ‘safe’. Glass is the only non leaching container ‘safe’ for water transport. Check your self Linda.
PVC is really relatively safe when water is flowing through it constantly, like this. Chemicals more often leach out when water sits stagnant in plastic &/or when the plastics are hot or warm. The PVC used in rigid pipes for plumbing do not contain BPA or dioxins, which are used to make plastic flexible.
I’d say this application should be pretty safe. Not any worse than keeping the water in a reused milk jug. Or eating tomatoes, veggies or soup from a can. No need to insult people. Be nice.
cpvc is what is used in plumbing in a house not pvc. pvc is used for drain lines and it’s not actually supposed to be used for water lines. whith everything else out there in this world is killing us who really cares. it is good water and I’ve been drinking at all my life. chemicals farmers use get into the entire aquafire
Sorry Doug I am old and cannot lift glass containers. It’s hard enough for me to lift a gallon jug filled with water. Now I’m down to 2 qt bottles.. I use the hard clear plastic and not the opaque water bottle variety jugs.
Location is 100 feet east of the Geyers Chapel Cemetary on East Hutton Road on the south side of East Hutton Road. Driveway entrance is a dirt two lane road. Spring is located about 100' into this driveway on the right down a small hill.
The dual PVC pipes channel the water that flows continuously extremely fast out of the big wooden box is actually tapped directly into the Indian Spring artesian spring that flows deep underground in this area. The small creek next to the spring is actually the run off of the artesian spring water from the surrounding areas to the north. A lot of the surrounding farms tap into this artesian spring as well and enjoy the fast flowing water.
I met the old geezer (73 years young) who built the wooden box for this artesian spring. He's been drinking this water since the early 1970s and before. He told me that Wayne County comes out once a week and tests this water. He told me that there was once a farmhouse and a barn on this property and that the spring actually went thru the barn itself! The old ladies that owned the property sold it to Wayne County years ago in exchange for lifetime housing in the County Home. The County designated this spring open to the public forever.
He said that it's the best water he's ever tasted and was talking about a man who had travelled the world and recently tasted the Geyers Chapel Spring water and proclaimed it to be the best he's ever tasted as well.
This is a very popular spot for filling up water jugs. I've asked folks filling up their water containers how long they've been coming there and I get answers everywhere from 22 years to 30 or more to one year. They told me they'd never think of drinking any other water except this tasty artesian spring water.
As far as any smell of the water I can't smell anything. This water has no smell as it is artesian water and not stagnant water. The green algae growing on sides of the the run off grates under the PVC outlet pipes attest to the fact it is “live” water.
When this water is used for coffee or tea I can attest that this water makes great tasting beverages. Also, the water stays colder and hotter than store bought water. The water that comes out of this spring is extremely cold. I'm glad I'm only 2 miles from this excellent source of good, clean, highly drinkable water.
Fresh, cold, delicious water! I love to take my 4 boys to fill water jugs. Nothing better than spring water from the source. I also like to fed my hanging baskets this water. You’ll love this little hidden gem, driving down the beautiful country road is half the fun!
We go there quite often, always good water, winter season the flow can periodically slow but for the most part it goes pretty fast. There is almost always someone there getting water, it can be quite busy. There are two side to get water from.
As of September 2016, this spring is still operational. Introduced to this spring by a friend who has been gathering water here for years. Great taste and strong, heavy flow.
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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Dry spring.
This spring is dry.
This spring has run dry 🙁 no more water! Heartbreaking. I live in Wooster, and have been going there for about a year now.
Does anyone know if it’s running again yet, with all the rain we’ve been having lately?
Today is August 19th. The well is currently not running due to the drought that we have had. 🙁
I used to drink out of this spring until I thought about all the chemicals being by the near by farms. Honestly I never knew it was an artesian spring and don’t know much about the depth. Is there any chance that it could be contaminated. I know that they regularly check it, but there is no way they can test for the thousands of chemicals being used in these fields. I wish someone could give me some more information to prove that it is safe, because I really miss drinking out of this spring.
This is an artesian spring meaning that it is an underground river. The county tests this spring at least once per week. I saw the county guy there one time when I was filling up. AND I have a PPM parts per million tester that I use. When I come home with a new batch from the spring I test it and it’s for instance at 350PPM. Then a month or week later I reest water and it’s still the same. I have well water where I live and I test it out of the tap and it’s say 250PPM. A week later the water tests out at 600+PPM. which means that there is bacteria in the tap water. Since I’ve been drinking this water from Geyer’s Chapel Spring I have not had a cold or the flu… I would rather buy this mineral spring water if I had to over buying store bought water or drinking tap water.
Anytime I go there to the spring there is always a line up of cars and people waiting to fill up their jugs. If they got sick from the water they surely would not be back!!! You can check with Wayne County Health Dept as they are the ones who check the water weekly for just what they check for.
If one prefers to drink their water at room temperature, would this water be ok to drink once you fill your containers and let them sit. Or, does it have to be kept cold?
You can drink warm or cold. Does not matter. I keep it for months at room temp and then make tea or coffee with.
If one prefers to drink their water at room temperature, would this water be ok to drink once you fill your containers and let them sit. Or, does it have to be kept cold?
I took the water temperature the last time I was at the spring filling up all my jugs two weeks ago. The water came out of the spring at 51 degrees F.
Correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t believe PVC is a food safe vessel. I wouldn’t drink water flowing from PVC plastic.
You are wrong. The white PVC pipe is perfectly safe for drinking water. What do you think is used in some new homes these days? Same thing. The county would have never used this pipe unless it was perfectly safe.
“The county would have never used this pipe unless it was perfectly safe” ? Really? The county also considers fluoride, chlorine, amalgams, emf’s, etc etc ‘safe’. Either you are part of the scam of ignorant of the scam. PVC is not ‘safe’. Glass is the only non leaching container ‘safe’ for water transport. Check your self Linda.
No you check yourself Doug. Your paranoia is showing. Perhaps you need to get a psych eval. In other words go f#@$ yourself.
PVC is really relatively safe when water is flowing through it constantly, like this. Chemicals more often leach out when water sits stagnant in plastic &/or when the plastics are hot or warm. The PVC used in rigid pipes for plumbing do not contain BPA or dioxins, which are used to make plastic flexible.
I’d say this application should be pretty safe. Not any worse than keeping the water in a reused milk jug. Or eating tomatoes, veggies or soup from a can. No need to insult people. Be nice.
cpvc is what is used in plumbing in a house not pvc. pvc is used for drain lines and it’s not actually supposed to be used for water lines. whith everything else out there in this world is killing us who really cares. it is good water and I’ve been drinking at all my life. chemicals farmers use get into the entire aquafire
Sorry Doug I am old and cannot lift glass containers. It’s hard enough for me to lift a gallon jug filled with water. Now I’m down to 2 qt bottles.. I use the hard clear plastic and not the opaque water bottle variety jugs.
best ‘JUGS ” to use are wine bottles = and they are glass.
Location is 100 feet east of the Geyers Chapel Cemetary on East Hutton Road on the south side of East Hutton Road. Driveway entrance is a dirt two lane road. Spring is located about 100' into this driveway on the right down a small hill.
The dual PVC pipes channel the water that flows continuously extremely fast out of the big wooden box is actually tapped directly into the Indian Spring artesian spring that flows deep underground in this area. The small creek next to the spring is actually the run off of the artesian spring water from the surrounding areas to the north. A lot of the surrounding farms tap into this artesian spring as well and enjoy the fast flowing water.
I met the old geezer (73 years young) who built the wooden box for this artesian spring. He's been drinking this water since the early 1970s and before. He told me that Wayne County comes out once a week and tests this water. He told me that there was once a farmhouse and a barn on this property and that the spring actually went thru the barn itself! The old ladies that owned the property sold it to Wayne County years ago in exchange for lifetime housing in the County Home. The County designated this spring open to the public forever.
He said that it's the best water he's ever tasted and was talking about a man who had travelled the world and recently tasted the Geyers Chapel Spring water and proclaimed it to be the best he's ever tasted as well.
This is a very popular spot for filling up water jugs. I've asked folks filling up their water containers how long they've been coming there and I get answers everywhere from 22 years to 30 or more to one year. They told me they'd never think of drinking any other water except this tasty artesian spring water.
As far as any smell of the water I can't smell anything. This water has no smell as it is artesian water and not stagnant water. The green algae growing on sides of the the run off grates under the PVC outlet pipes attest to the fact it is “live” water.
When this water is used for coffee or tea I can attest that this water makes great tasting beverages. Also, the water stays colder and hotter than store bought water. The water that comes out of this spring is extremely cold. I'm glad I'm only 2 miles from this excellent source of good, clean, highly drinkable water.
Fresh, cold, delicious water! I love to take my 4 boys to fill water jugs. Nothing better than spring water from the source. I also like to fed my hanging baskets this water. You’ll love this little hidden gem, driving down the beautiful country road is half the fun!
Would love to visit, any one know current status of this spring in 10/’18? We’ve had a qet summer!
We go there quite often, always good water, winter season the flow can periodically slow but for the most part it goes pretty fast. There is almost always someone there getting water, it can be quite busy. There are two side to get water from.
As of September 2016, this spring is still operational. Introduced to this spring by a friend who has been gathering water here for years. Great taste and strong, heavy flow.
Always people here filling up bottles, good clean water. Flow is strong.
The water is running,I just filled up 2week’s ago..My family love’s the spring water…
The GPS co-ordinance to use for Google Earth is
40 52 42.41 N 81 53 50.96 W
You can copy and paste this in the Google Earth search.You can zoom in but street view will not work on this.
I kept driving past here on my way to work and always saw cars there. Last week I went and discovered the spring for myself and it is running.