Take first left onto Orange Turnpike after passing Red Apple Rest on Rt. 17 north, bear right at fork. Go 3/4 mile on Orange turnpike, spring on right (no signs available). Parking on shoulder.
I filled my jars on May 27, 2023. I was excited! The water flowed nicely, it looked clear and tasted great. After 9 ticks later and having boiled and tested the water with the H2O Ok Plus complete water analysis kit, I was devastated to find that it indeed contain the filiforme bacteria. Please be careful. I don’t know if anything changed prior to my filling ip or if this kit is not accurate, but after boiling and keeping in glass jugs, a film developed on the surface of the water and that’s what compelled me to test it.
I went to this spring today 5/26/2023. It is no longer active. I have no idea why. Used this spring for a long time too. If anyone knows why they stopped the water flow please let me know thanks.
First time I filled up here was in July 2022, and the water was very slow, though tasted good, a bit sweet. Then the spring went dry until about 2 weeks ago, when I texted Gregory (he’s a legit person and super nice, he will tell you if the spring is running or not before you make the trek out) and he said the spring is back up. Fast & heavy flow, harvested about 22 gallons, and the water is no bueno. Left an orange filmy residue in my water carafe, and tasted very off. Felt like light acid going down my system.
As of the last few visits, there is no water flowing from the pipe. The pipe has been turned sideways. I wonder if it has been tampered with. Does anyone know? This was our favorite spring.
You know you can filter the spring water since it tested for coliform. Sign up at my site rawrainwater.com if you want to know which filter I recommend. And thank you for your research EK. Many blessings. 🙂
Is anyone still drinking from this spring? Is the water good? Anyone gotten sick? Is it trust worthy? Do you boil the water or drink it straight? (I’m new to this idea of spring water, not feeling too safe about it).
As of 12/15/2014 this spring is flowing again pretty nicely. We’ve had a lot of rain and snow. But if someone were to make a long trip to this spring I highly recommend researching the Blooming Grove spring a few miles away and use that one.
I’m going there next tuesday i will let you know. is it hard to find, i will be running a full test on the water to check for primarily bacteria and ph(over $200)
Get off 87 to 17 North continue pass the Tuxedo Station Pass the Apple Rest place and there is a road on the left Orange County RT 19, take that left and continue on RT 19 for about a mile or two it is on the right past a dirt road.
The spring is there but no water is flowing. This happened last year too but it did start flowing again at some point. Right now I would not make any special trips to it. If I see it flowing again I will post as I pass it a few times a week.
We just moved to Brooklyn from Canada and are planning on making the trek out to this spring, but I’m concerned that no recent posts indicate it’s still there. Anyone been lately? Thanks
I went to this spring for the first time today and it was dry…no water running. I am wondering (hoping) if this is due to the dry summer we had. I have been the Blooming Grove spring which is very close to where I live for the past 5 years. In all that time it never once was dry. Last week it was running much slower than usual and this week -no water! I was afraid that the town had maybe diverted it because of an accident or something…Its kind of dangerous there crossing the road and often people will pull up right next to the pipe where there is no space to park on that busy road!!! But when I saw the Tuxedo spring dry also I am thinking it is the drought???? Any one know? I really depend on a reliable source of water. Any replies to this post are greatly appreciated!
Does this spring still exist? Tried looking for it for 2 hours. Surprised no one named not one landmark. Is it near the Tuxedo train station? Before or after the light? Can anyone clear things up. This is the closest one to me and would love to take advantage of the fact.
I am in Brooklyn also, love the idea of sharing water duties – any suggestions how to organize? my email can be found on the about page of my web site which is colleenmoritz then just with the www and the dot com. thanks, colleen
I know its only been about a month since this last comment was uploaded but does anyone know if the sign saying the water isn’t drinkable is still up and if people are still drinking the water? I want to make sure its still okay for me to drink. Thanks!
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
I filled up on May 27, 2023. I boiled it and then tested it. It tested positive for Coliform bacteria, even though it looked clear and tasted fresh with a slight sweetness. Please be cautious. Also, the tick were active.
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I went there today on 7/26/24 and the pipe and filter box were completely missing. I’m totally devastated. Does anyone know what’s going on?
I filled my jars on May 27, 2023. I was excited! The water flowed nicely, it looked clear and tasted great. After 9 ticks later and having boiled and tested the water with the H2O Ok Plus complete water analysis kit, I was devastated to find that it indeed contain the filiforme bacteria. Please be careful. I don’t know if anything changed prior to my filling ip or if this kit is not accurate, but after boiling and keeping in glass jugs, a film developed on the surface of the water and that’s what compelled me to test it.
I went to this spring today 5/26/2023. It is no longer active. I have no idea why. Used this spring for a long time too. If anyone knows why they stopped the water flow please let me know thanks.
Looks like the pipe out to the road has been removed. Wasted trip. So disappointed!
First time I filled up here was in July 2022, and the water was very slow, though tasted good, a bit sweet. Then the spring went dry until about 2 weeks ago, when I texted Gregory (he’s a legit person and super nice, he will tell you if the spring is running or not before you make the trek out) and he said the spring is back up. Fast & heavy flow, harvested about 22 gallons, and the water is no bueno. Left an orange filmy residue in my water carafe, and tasted very off. Felt like light acid going down my system.
As of the last few visits, there is no water flowing from the pipe. The pipe has been turned sideways. I wonder if it has been tampered with. Does anyone know? This was our favorite spring.
As of August 2022, it’s dried up
Greetings! Any word on if this spring is still flowing?
I was there sunday. Its flowing nicely
I am going to help all of you out 🙂 I live right next to the spring. You can text me and I will let you know if it is flowing or not 845-671-0341
You know you can filter the spring water since it tested for coliform. Sign up at my site rawrainwater.com if you want to know which filter I recommend. And thank you for your research EK. Many blessings. 🙂
Hi your website says it’s down. What type of water filter would you suggest?
Thank you
Is anyone still drinking from this spring? Is the water good? Anyone gotten sick? Is it trust worthy? Do you boil the water or drink it straight? (I’m new to this idea of spring water, not feeling too safe about it).
As of 12/15/2014 this spring is flowing again pretty nicely. We’ve had a lot of rain and snow. But if someone were to make a long trip to this spring I highly recommend researching the Blooming Grove spring a few miles away and use that one.
Does anyone know if the spring is flowing as of now?
hi,
I’m going there next tuesday i will let you know. is it hard to find, i will be running a full test on the water to check for primarily bacteria and ph(over $200)
hi anthony! how did the water turn out?
Directions:
Get off 87 to 17 North continue pass the Tuxedo Station Pass the Apple Rest place and there is a road on the left Orange County RT 19, take that left and continue on RT 19 for about a mile or two it is on the right past a dirt road.
The spring is there but no water is flowing. This happened last year too but it did start flowing again at some point. Right now I would not make any special trips to it. If I see it flowing again I will post as I pass it a few times a week.
We just moved to Brooklyn from Canada and are planning on making the trek out to this spring, but I’m concerned that no recent posts indicate it’s still there. Anyone been lately? Thanks
I went to this spring for the first time today and it was dry…no water running. I am wondering (hoping) if this is due to the dry summer we had. I have been the Blooming Grove spring which is very close to where I live for the past 5 years. In all that time it never once was dry. Last week it was running much slower than usual and this week -no water! I was afraid that the town had maybe diverted it because of an accident or something…Its kind of dangerous there crossing the road and often people will pull up right next to the pipe where there is no space to park on that busy road!!! But when I saw the Tuxedo spring dry also I am thinking it is the drought???? Any one know? I really depend on a reliable source of water. Any replies to this post are greatly appreciated!
Does this spring still exist? Tried looking for it for 2 hours. Surprised no one named not one landmark. Is it near the Tuxedo train station? Before or after the light? Can anyone clear things up. This is the closest one to me and would love to take advantage of the fact.
I am in Brooklyn also, love the idea of sharing water duties – any suggestions how to organize? my email can be found on the about page of my web site which is colleenmoritz then just with the www and the dot com. thanks, colleen
i live in queens. i am totally open to the idea of organizing “coop”!
I’ve drank it, always see people getting water there. No problems.
I know its only been about a month since this last comment was uploaded but does anyone know if the sign saying the water isn’t drinkable is still up and if people are still drinking the water? I want to make sure its still okay for me to drink. Thanks!
Does it freeze during really cold weather? I’ve been there yesterday and there was no flow of water.
has anyone heard anymore on the status of the spring water?