There is a spout. It is on side of rt.184. There is a blue sign stating “this is not an approved water source. Users do so at their own risk. North Stonington health department.
Nearest Address
Intersection of rt. 184 and rt.49 North Stonington, Connecticut 06359.
Directions from Nearest Address
FROM THE NORTH:
interstate 95 southbound to connecticut exit 92.
take right onto rt.49 north. proceed (less than 1 mile) until stop light at intersection of rt.184 and rt.49.
spring is at the intersection.
take right onto rt. 184 east at stop light and park in the pull-off on immediate right hand side. you will see a blue sign.
FROM THE SOUTH:
interstate 95 northbound to connecticut exit 92.
take left onto rt.2 north (toward foxwoods casino).
at rotary take 1st right onto rt. 184 east.
proceed (less than 1 mile) until stop light at intersection of rt.49 and rt.184.
spring is at intersection.
Park in the pull-off on immediate right hand side after stop light.
this spring is really easy to find. i have just had a few sips thus far, and i have noticed my biceps are a good 2″ larger in diameter, and i can read peoples minds when i flex them…. well, maybe not…. but it is easy to find! and tastes pretty good. i would like to think this is the same water source that the pequot forbearers of the land gained their strength and wisdom from.
Just got back from the spring! The water felt extremely cold as compared to the air tempature and tastes great. Is the PH reading of 5.5 correct? Another post here states a PH of 7?
I went there today (Nov. 21, 2009). It was easy to find, thanks to your video and direction Stephen. The water is awesome. On the way home, I recalled my dad use stop by a place in North Stonington when he went fishing out there. This must be the place he was talking about. Back then I was just a little guy didn’t quite understand why he went through all that trouble when he could have had water straight from the tap. Now I understand! I’m now collecting my water in glass bottles with corks. It’s more than just getting fresh drinking water. It’s really a spiritual journey into our mother earth. By the way, Stephen Law’s cacao is pure magic too.
Stopped by the spring today and filled a few bottles. Plan to test the water and will come back with an update. It’s flowing nicely and I did try a little taste. Very cold and refreshing.
what is the status of this spring now? When’s the last time the water was tested and is it flowing?
What is the best spring water source in Connecticut Rhode Island or Massachusetts? I would love to know because I’m desperate to find really good healing water to help me heal from illness. Thank you so much.
First time for me visiting and getting some water. My husband had been here approx 20 yrs ago. I was very impressed! Spring running strong, clean and delicious! The stepping rock was very nice, thank you. We’ll be back. Tried to submit a picture to this site w/o success.
We went back to the spring yesterday and the pipe had been cut and no water was flowing!!! I will miss this lovely little spring! Evidently the owners of the property want to deprive people of a valued resource that took very little maintenance, and cost even less!
Was in the vicinity today so stopped by just in case … and EUREKA! the water is flowing again! Filled up my small drinking bottle and tasted as good as ever!
We’ve been to this spring every two weeks for years and were always happy with the water! However, we’ve been back three weeks in a row, and the spring is no longer flowing. I believe that when the property adjacent to the spring was sold, the new owners shut it down! So, this spring is no longer running!
We’ve been using this spring for water for my indoor plants. Recently observed that its been sabotaged, not flowing out pipe. if anyone has any interest in getting a work party together, to get it back up and running, I would make myself available. Its Town property.
I tried 3 times from Warwick RI and still no water is flowing. If the new owners shut it down that would be a horrible thing to do on their part, especially without any new signs posted. Perhaps, the pump broke, can someone look in to it?
I went to the spring today. The water is still flowing but I believe it is broken. The water comes out of where the pipe is. Is there some way we can raise a fund to have it fixed?
I live near the N. Stonington Spring and have found that my body loved it. But two weeks ago when collecting water with a sieve and funnel I found at least 3 bugs in every two gallon fill up. I don’t know what they were…small, squiggly things. I boiled the water that time and then on Oct. 1st the spring-tube was DRY. I haven’t found anyone that is testing it.
Need some help…We’ve been getting water from this spring for about a year. All has been fine, water has been great. On Labor Day (Sept. 4, 2017) we filled up our 3 five gallon containers for the week. In each one we found tiny shrimp like bugs in the water that were alive and swimming. I did not notice them until I poured a glass of water and they were darting around from top to bottom in my glass. I have not noticed them before but now I’m not so sure I want to continue getting water from this stream as this has grossed me out. Has anyone else noticed them or does anyone know why they would be in this water? I found at least 20 “shrimp” bugs. Here is a link to a picture I found online that shows what they look like: https://www.whatsthatbug.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/lawn_shrimp_mexico_fernando.jpg. Some people are calling them lawn shrimp but I’m not sure that’s what these were. They were actually smaller than what the picture shows. Thank you!
I did a bacteria test from a water sample last August and it came out low. I remember the first time I went there to collect water, one of the gentlemen stated that he’d been collecting since 1979 and that the people from Pfizer test it regularly.
After reading through the comments here, I visited tonight after work and filled up a few bottles. I am curious to bake breads with a local spring water. This was refreshingly cold with a slight taste of some minerals. Very refreshing.
I went to the spring today which was flowing beautifully. I tested the water using the H2Ookay drinking water kit. Here are my results
Total Hardness ppm – 0 (yay!)
Total Chlorine ppm – 0 (yay!)
Alkalinity ppm – 40 ( is in the okay range but on the lower end)
pH – 5 (too acidic 🙁 )
Nitrite ppm- 0 (yay!)
Nitrate ppm – 0 (yay!)
Copper ppm – 0 (yay!)
Iron ppm- 0 (yay!)
So I haven’t tested the bacteria levels (anyone have any good advice on kits or how to methods?)
Also, With the pH level, is this something we should avoid drinking :/
Pure water, when it sits in the air, absorbs CO2 from the air which reacts with the water to form carbonic acic (H2CO3). Although pure water (free of any dissolved gases or other solutes) has a pH of 7, the presence of the carbonic acid lowers the pH into the 5 range. This is normal and safe. For comparison check the pH of a carbonated beverage such as soda or beer.
I have been drinking from this spring as my main water source for many years. I know people who drive all the way from Cranston, RI to get water here. I have never had any problems with it. It is pure, delicious and safer than flouridated, chlorinated, chemical-laden town/city water. I love it!!
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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this spring is really easy to find. i have just had a few sips thus far, and i have noticed my biceps are a good 2″ larger in diameter, and i can read peoples minds when i flex them…. well, maybe not…. but it is easy to find! and tastes pretty good. i would like to think this is the same water source that the pequot forbearers of the land gained their strength and wisdom from.
Just got back from the spring! The water felt extremely cold as compared to the air tempature and tastes great. Is the PH reading of 5.5 correct? Another post here states a PH of 7?
I went there today (Nov. 21, 2009). It was easy to find, thanks to your video and direction Stephen. The water is awesome. On the way home, I recalled my dad use stop by a place in North Stonington when he went fishing out there. This must be the place he was talking about. Back then I was just a little guy didn’t quite understand why he went through all that trouble when he could have had water straight from the tap. Now I understand! I’m now collecting my water in glass bottles with corks. It’s more than just getting fresh drinking water. It’s really a spiritual journey into our mother earth. By the way, Stephen Law’s cacao is pure magic too.
Stopped by the spring today and filled a few bottles. Plan to test the water and will come back with an update. It’s flowing nicely and I did try a little taste. Very cold and refreshing.
I went April 8 2024 and the water wasn’t running, it wasn’t running last week either? Any word on it? Does anyone know how to fix it?
what is the status of this spring now? When’s the last time the water was tested and is it flowing?
What is the best spring water source in Connecticut Rhode Island or Massachusetts? I would love to know because I’m desperate to find really good healing water to help me heal from illness. Thank you so much.
First time for me visiting and getting some water. My husband had been here approx 20 yrs ago. I was very impressed! Spring running strong, clean and delicious! The stepping rock was very nice, thank you. We’ll be back. Tried to submit a picture to this site w/o success.
We went back to the spring yesterday and the pipe had been cut and no water was flowing!!! I will miss this lovely little spring! Evidently the owners of the property want to deprive people of a valued resource that took very little maintenance, and cost even less!
Was in the vicinity today so stopped by just in case … and EUREKA! the water is flowing again! Filled up my small drinking bottle and tasted as good as ever!
That’s super exciting!! Going tomorrow to get some water!!!!
Is this still not running? Did anyone ever get a clear story as to what happened to it?
I went there yesterday and it was definitely not flowing. 🙁 Does anyone know how to contact the new owners?
We’ve been to this spring every two weeks for years and were always happy with the water! However, we’ve been back three weeks in a row, and the spring is no longer flowing. I believe that when the property adjacent to the spring was sold, the new owners shut it down! So, this spring is no longer running!
We’ve been using this spring for water for my indoor plants. Recently observed that its been sabotaged, not flowing out pipe. if anyone has any interest in getting a work party together, to get it back up and running, I would make myself available. Its Town property.
I tried 3 times from Warwick RI and still no water is flowing. If the new owners shut it down that would be a horrible thing to do on their part, especially without any new signs posted. Perhaps, the pump broke, can someone look in to it?
How do we know there’s a new owner? Do we know who it is? Maybe someone could speak to him. I’ve been drinking this water for years and I miss it.
I went to the spring today. The water is still flowing but I believe it is broken. The water comes out of where the pipe is. Is there some way we can raise a fund to have it fixed?
I live near the N. Stonington Spring and have found that my body loved it. But two weeks ago when collecting water with a sieve and funnel I found at least 3 bugs in every two gallon fill up. I don’t know what they were…small, squiggly things. I boiled the water that time and then on Oct. 1st the spring-tube was DRY. I haven’t found anyone that is testing it.
Spring has been dry for the past week. Super disappointing! We need some good rain.
Need some help…We’ve been getting water from this spring for about a year. All has been fine, water has been great. On Labor Day (Sept. 4, 2017) we filled up our 3 five gallon containers for the week. In each one we found tiny shrimp like bugs in the water that were alive and swimming. I did not notice them until I poured a glass of water and they were darting around from top to bottom in my glass. I have not noticed them before but now I’m not so sure I want to continue getting water from this stream as this has grossed me out. Has anyone else noticed them or does anyone know why they would be in this water? I found at least 20 “shrimp” bugs. Here is a link to a picture I found online that shows what they look like: https://www.whatsthatbug.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/lawn_shrimp_mexico_fernando.jpg. Some people are calling them lawn shrimp but I’m not sure that’s what these were. They were actually smaller than what the picture shows. Thank you!
Peter, I’d love to find out about your results.
I did a bacteria test from a water sample last August and it came out low. I remember the first time I went there to collect water, one of the gentlemen stated that he’d been collecting since 1979 and that the people from Pfizer test it regularly.
I’d be curious to find out more details.
Any one recently do any tests?
After reading through the comments here, I visited tonight after work and filled up a few bottles. I am curious to bake breads with a local spring water. This was refreshingly cold with a slight taste of some minerals. Very refreshing.
I went to the spring today which was flowing beautifully. I tested the water using the H2Ookay drinking water kit. Here are my results
Total Hardness ppm – 0 (yay!)
Total Chlorine ppm – 0 (yay!)
Alkalinity ppm – 40 ( is in the okay range but on the lower end)
pH – 5 (too acidic 🙁 )
Nitrite ppm- 0 (yay!)
Nitrate ppm – 0 (yay!)
Copper ppm – 0 (yay!)
Iron ppm- 0 (yay!)
So I haven’t tested the bacteria levels (anyone have any good advice on kits or how to methods?)
Also, With the pH level, is this something we should avoid drinking :/
Pure water, when it sits in the air, absorbs CO2 from the air which reacts with the water to form carbonic acic (H2CO3). Although pure water (free of any dissolved gases or other solutes) has a pH of 7, the presence of the carbonic acid lowers the pH into the 5 range. This is normal and safe. For comparison check the pH of a carbonated beverage such as soda or beer.
Hello, I love the taste of this water, but i got really nervous about bacteria in the water and stopped collecting. Has anyone tested it lately?
I have been drinking from this spring as my main water source for many years. I know people who drive all the way from Cranston, RI to get water here. I have never had any problems with it. It is pure, delicious and safer than flouridated, chlorinated, chemical-laden town/city water. I love it!!