Milligantown Road Spring, Lower Burrell, PA, 15068  5/5 (1)

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This spring is piped, has been used for generations to fill water bottles, and is alongside Milligantown Road, with a convenient car pull-off for 1-2 cars.   It is on the left as you go up the hill.  It tastes great!

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  1. Brett Klingensmith January 23, 2020

    I tested a sample of water from this spring a few days ago.
    -moderately hard water (120ppm)
    -slightly alkaline (8.5 ph)
    -no bacteria
    -no copper or iron
    -no pesticides
    -other test areas were also negative

    The water tastes great. I plan on this being my Number 1 source of drinking water near home.

    1. Memy July 29, 2020

      Hi Brett, I am planning on using this spring as a main source of drinking water. Can you please share your test results details please like how you test it? Did you use any lab etc? Would really appreciate the details please.

      1. Memy August 2, 2020

        I went here and tested it myself. The ph was 7.04 (which is great) and TDS was 133 (per find a spring YouTube video, the ideal number was between 100 and 150 so this is good too. I checked it myself to see where it’s coming from and may GOD give great reward to the person who put a pipe there and also put some small covering with bricks to protect it (we should all maintain this together to keep it going). I drank the water and it was cold and great. Also met an old couple there who is coming there for 5 years and who told me they know someone who is coming here for years and years. I am personally satisfied with this spring.

        1. Memy August 2, 2020

          As far as finding this spring, I found it 0.3 miles before the address given so be watchful when your GPS says it’s 0.5 miles so that you can keep an eye.

  2. Lydia Wren October 29, 2017

    I met a man there who said he’s been drinking the water for years. He told me that he has it tested every year for safety. Very easy access. I am so grateful for this website!

  3. Anthony January 23, 2023

    Best water in town tested a sample of water from this spring a few days ago.
    -moderately hard water (120ppm)
    -slightly alkaline (8.5 ph)
    -no bacteria
    -no copper or iron
    -no pesticides
    -other test areas were also negative

    The water tastes great. I plan on this being my Number 1 source of drinking water near home.

  4. Memy April 10, 2021

    Hi, today I met a person who is coming here for more than 62 years. He said that this water gets tested also.

    I like the water here too. Only thing I didn’t like was I used to see sand/leaf particles in the water so I bought berkey and put two basic carbon filters in it. Now the water is more clean without losing the nutrients I think.

  6. Ruby August 30, 2021

    Hello all,

    Put 3082 Milligantown Road into your GPS for a more accurate estimate,

    Like a previous commentor said, the spring is a bit farther aways from the original GPS coordinates listed.

    I was in town last weekend and decided to visit the spring, met a very nice lady who was filling up a few gallons. I filled up my water bottle, the water was VERY cool and fresh. as previous comments have said, it’s been tested and is safe to drink. it tastes great.

  8. sarem31 July 11, 2024

    after using this for my main source of water for months I had a strong hunch to test the water. It came back high for lead. Im having a hard time uploading the picture but it also came back high in fluoride. I am waiting on the results for the bacteria test.

    1. Memy August 2, 2020

      Water is safe as far as I know. I drank it myself and met an old couple there who is drinking it for 5 years and they told me people are coming here for years and years.

      1. christophert September 16, 2024

        The water is safe, cold, and clean. It is astonishing how wonderful this water will make you feel.
        I go twice a week on my way to biking and meet many who have drank it their whole lives, and many from OUT OF STATE who come just to get it.
        I used to use a Berkey water filter… not anymore.. the city water has proved too strong to contend with at this point.
        I’ve heard from several Penn state comes out and tests this water every year to ensure it’s safety, however I’ve yet to find a verifiable source as to the validity of that.

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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