A tangy, full body mineral water; We found it very refreshing. This has always been my favorite spring water source from all I’ve ever tasted in my life 🙂
*The list of Mineral Contents, from Colorado Springs Water Quality lab reports for Twin Spring, was obtained from documentation provided by the Mineral Springs Foundation.
Good afternoon – I am the new building owner as of June 2017. We have rehabbed the building back to a great space and continue to keep the Twin Spring flowing for everyone to enjoy!
Daniel I could not agree more with you. This is a fabulous spring and it runs incredibly fast and cold. It is loaded with minerals but one in particular is Lithium which was the name I knew this spring by. We love this spring and my sister from Mass. says its the best she too has ever tasted. what is also mind boggling is that springs less than a 1/4 mile away taste totally different. In Manitou that is the spring to drink and I love it.
Thank you for this site and what you are doing to promote natural health. GOD bless JB
Hi Jbutera,
My name is Mike and I’m on the road with my band. We will be in Colorado Springs very soon and I was wondering if you know of some other nearby springs. We are from southern california and religiously gather water from a spring around here. We will be in Colorado springs, Denver, and Avon.
Hey man I just got your message!!! I dont know what happened but I am sorry I did not connect with you but I hope you did get spring water on your stay here. JB
Hello! My name is Nye. I purchased the twins spring building a year and a half ago. My intention is to always have the font running and at some point put soaking pools in the back of the building. The front is going to be a hot yoga studio and a nutrition ctr. Please stop in and say hi! We will be making drinks with the spring water! 🙂
I did not mean to vote Tiffanyoneida up twice by accident for buying the building and bottling the water 🙁 I hope you haven’t taken away free access to this spring.
My children and I lived in the Springs some years ago, and Manitou became a second home for us. They loved to play around in the springs, and loved the ‘fizzy water’. We would fill up empty milk cartons and bring them home, and the kids loved making ‘pop’ with the water and Koolaid. I would really love to live there again.
There are actually two different places, that I know of anyway, with the water. The one that is pictured above, and down on the edge of town to the west is the one we usually went to. There is a big bronze statue of a Ute Chief and he is ‘pouring’ water from a jug. Its really awesome.
I filled up two gallon jugs from this spring – it’s delicious, tastes just like Perrier. The pH level tested out to 7.5. From the roundabout on Manitou Ave., you want to head west on Ruxton.
Go to this link to find the Colorado Springs Utilities analysis of mineral content in Twin Spring and other natural springs in the Manitou, Colorado area
Ah ok Total Dissolved Solids. The following article states: “The EPA Secondary Regulations advise a maximum contamination level (MCL) of 500mg/liter (500 parts per million (ppm)) for TDS. Numerous water supplies exceed this level. When TDS levels exceed 1000mg/L it is generally considered unfit for human consumption. A high level of TDS is an indicator of potential concerns, and warrants further investigation. Most often, high levels of
TDS are caused by the presence of potassium, chlorides and sodium. These ions
have little or no short-term effects, but toxic ions (lead arsenic, cadmium,
nitrate and others) may also be dissolved in the water.”
Which direction is it from the roundabout? East or West? I know I’ve tasted it before, years ago, but with the traffic I want to make sure I stop in the right area….
OMG this is the best spring water I’ve found yet! Bubbly and effervescent with a delicious salty flavor. Unlike any of the other springs I have (so far) visited!
Will post video soon. . .
From the round-about at Ruxton you go barely a quarter of a mile. The spring is small, in a metal structure that looks like a phone booth in front of a building (that’s currently for sale!). Right across the street there’s an abandoned laundromat and a brisk building that looks like a pot dispensary (at least that’s what they look like in LA). Totally worth a visit. . .if you’re an aficionado, it’s almost a destination in itself. Wow! D
It’s up Ruxton, just up from Hell’s Kitchen pizza and across from the Hemp Store, Antique Store, and what looks like a pot dispensary. Don’t know directions up there, but there should be a street name. Gd luck. D
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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List of Mineral Contents*
for Twin Spring
Alkalinity ~ 1320 ppm
Calcium ~ 59ppm
Chloride ~ 87ppm
Copper ~ 2ppb
Fluoride ~ 2.07ppm
Magnesium ~ 94ppm
Lithium ~ trace
Potassium ~ 21ppm
Silica ~ 17.5
Sodium ~ 149ppm
Sulfate ~ 76.2ppm
Zinc ~ 100ppb
*The list of Mineral Contents, from Colorado Springs Water Quality lab reports for Twin Spring, was obtained from documentation provided by the Mineral Springs Foundation.
Good afternoon – I am the new building owner as of June 2017. We have rehabbed the building back to a great space and continue to keep the Twin Spring flowing for everyone to enjoy!
Daniel I could not agree more with you. This is a fabulous spring and it runs incredibly fast and cold. It is loaded with minerals but one in particular is Lithium which was the name I knew this spring by. We love this spring and my sister from Mass. says its the best she too has ever tasted. what is also mind boggling is that springs less than a 1/4 mile away taste totally different. In Manitou that is the spring to drink and I love it.
Thank you for this site and what you are doing to promote natural health. GOD bless JB
Hi Jbutera,
My name is Mike and I’m on the road with my band. We will be in Colorado Springs very soon and I was wondering if you know of some other nearby springs. We are from southern california and religiously gather water from a spring around here. We will be in Colorado springs, Denver, and Avon.
Thanks so much. Love and blessings:)
Mike Lund
Hey man I just got your message!!! I dont know what happened but I am sorry I did not connect with you but I hope you did get spring water on your stay here. JB
fluoride, is a toxic element that bioaccumulates over time.
Hello! My name is Nye. I purchased the twins spring building a year and a half ago. My intention is to always have the font running and at some point put soaking pools in the back of the building. The front is going to be a hot yoga studio and a nutrition ctr. Please stop in and say hi! We will be making drinks with the spring water! 🙂
Great Resource regarding water qualtiy: http://waterfilters.mercola.com/drinking-water-filter.aspx
I did not mean to vote Tiffanyoneida up twice by accident for buying the building and bottling the water 🙁 I hope you haven’t taken away free access to this spring.
There are about 5 springs in Manitou Springs. To the best of my knowledge, there are zero springs in Colorado Springs. Go figure.
My children and I lived in the Springs some years ago, and Manitou became a second home for us. They loved to play around in the springs, and loved the ‘fizzy water’. We would fill up empty milk cartons and bring them home, and the kids loved making ‘pop’ with the water and Koolaid. I would really love to live there again.
There are actually two different places, that I know of anyway, with the water. The one that is pictured above, and down on the edge of town to the west is the one we usually went to. There is a big bronze statue of a Ute Chief and he is ‘pouring’ water from a jug. Its really awesome.
I filled up two gallon jugs from this spring – it’s delicious, tastes just like Perrier. The pH level tested out to 7.5. From the roundabout on Manitou Ave., you want to head west on Ruxton.
http://www.manitousprings.org/pdf_mineral_springs/Mineral_Content_Chart_2008.pdf
Go to this link to find the Colorado Springs Utilities analysis of mineral content in Twin Spring and other natural springs in the Manitou, Colorado area
We’re buying this building a bottling the water.
Just tested the TDS. Came back at 970ppm
What’s TDS?
Ah ok Total Dissolved Solids. The following article states: “The EPA Secondary Regulations advise a maximum contamination level (MCL) of 500mg/liter (500 parts per million (ppm)) for TDS. Numerous water supplies exceed this level. When TDS levels exceed 1000mg/L it is generally considered unfit for human consumption. A high level of TDS is an indicator of potential concerns, and warrants further investigation. Most often, high levels of
TDS are caused by the presence of potassium, chlorides and sodium. These ions
have little or no short-term effects, but toxic ions (lead arsenic, cadmium,
nitrate and others) may also be dissolved in the water.”
http://www.tdsmeter.com/what-is#where
No surprise. I wouldn’t make this my everyday water, but it’s amazing for what it is.
Which direction is it from the roundabout? East or West? I know I’ve tasted it before, years ago, but with the traffic I want to make sure I stop in the right area….
OMG this is the best spring water I’ve found yet! Bubbly and effervescent with a delicious salty flavor. Unlike any of the other springs I have (so far) visited!
Will post video soon. . .
From the round-about at Ruxton you go barely a quarter of a mile. The spring is small, in a metal structure that looks like a phone booth in front of a building (that’s currently for sale!). Right across the street there’s an abandoned laundromat and a brisk building that looks like a pot dispensary (at least that’s what they look like in LA). Totally worth a visit. . .if you’re an aficionado, it’s almost a destination in itself. Wow! D
East or west of the roundabout? Thx!
It’s up Ruxton, just up from Hell’s Kitchen pizza and across from the Hemp Store, Antique Store, and what looks like a pot dispensary. Don’t know directions up there, but there should be a street name. Gd luck. D
I noticed the GPS coordinates listed for this spring are not correct. The correct coordinates are:
38.85843° N, 104.92126° W
Is it possible to park close and fill up 5 gallon jugs?
Would the jug fit in the spring dispenser, under the spout?
The 5-gallon jugs won’t fit under the dispenser. We take a short hose with us.