Clearview Springs is a continuous flowing spring that offers two fill locations. The water comes down from the hills into metal piping , I’ve been told the fill stations have been there since the 1970’s. There is always someone filling up bottles! This spring is my favorite spring in Northwestern CT without doubt… The area is very lovely!
There are two separate outlets about seventy five feet apart right on the road side. Apparently the spring head is further back on the hillside and outlets at the road.
Located close to the intersection with Fitzpatrick Street, identifying the house number the spring is in front of, isn’t easy from the street. The house opposite from the spring is number 403-a beige w green shutters, single family home. Approximate latitude & longitude is 41.7900381, -73.1021238. Hope this will help people. There’s an older photo up of the spring w a cinderblock. The property owners appear to have changed the appearance with some decorations and small American flags. I added a photo that shows where the 2nd spring is in relation to the better marked/noticeable spring. If you don’t know it’s there, you might never find it. The bottom photo, is what it used to look like. The photos with the “decorative stones” is the current way you’ll find it. Hope it will help! 🙂
I just stopped up at the spring today for the first time (about an hour drive from me) and met a nice lady who was filling up a couple gallons there and told me she gets plenty of water from that spring and mentioned how refreshing it was.
I filled up 3 gallons in the containers I had and one in a stainless steel cup I had so I could try it right at the source.
It was clean, crisp and super refreshing! In fact I almost felt as if my thirst was quenched quicker drinking a few sips from the fresh spring water as opposed to the bottled stuff and tap water (living in the city you gotta make do with what you have, right? Lol), but since I try to support health and longevity from many different angles here and there, I’m most certain I’ll be back to get some more from time to time.
Thanks to the owner Jeff for being so kind as to supply this fresh and beneficial water source to the public.
I am the owner of the house with the spring. This spring has been running for almost 65 years now. I have met many old timers that have been getting water here for their whole lives. This water was tested by Torrington health department about 5 years ago. I was told it is very clean and has a high mineral content. I am glad that people are seeing the harm in drinking the fluoride filled public water. As long as I live here I will be sure to leave it running! All I ask is that you respect the property and cleanup any trash that you may see. Thanks!!!
I was wondering the exact same thing, does this water contain radon as a few have mentioned below? Also is this considered to be spring water or well water?
I have been very excited and interested in finding a spring to go but unfortunately I have yet to find one in CT that hasn’t either been closed or contains peoples comments that scare me away.
One of my favorites is the comment stating that one of the springs is really just a pipe hooked up to a local cow pond! WTF!?
I haven’t even been able to find any clean or open springs in the surrounding states either, based on this database.
My goal in doing this is for improved health, as I would imagine is everyone’s reason for doing this, so I would like to know that the water that I am drinking is actually healthy.
Does anyone know of a spring that is truly clean and safe to drink from around here?
So does your well pump the water from 500 feet below the ground and to the street or does the water percolate close to the surface and then you pump it out? I’m trying to understand how much natural ground filtering is done before it comes out at the street?
No the well is about 40-50 feet deep. The overflow pipe located about 10 feet from the surface of the ground runs through my basement and to the street. There is no pumping involved in the overflow. My pump line is at the bottom of the well. That is the reason the flow can slow if I am doing laundry or dishes. It is very good water though. I have talked to people that have been drinking it for 40+ years with no issues.
hello, i havent made it to the spring yet but planning it very soon as i just found out about it. i want to thank you for sharing this wonderfull natural source of water that flows from your property with the locals. It’s refreshing given the current state of affairs in this world where people are capitalizing on everything and anything and being selfish and greedy. Thanks again 😀
I’m a distant neighbor on Barton in Torrington, and recently came upon the knowledge of your spring. I think you are doing a beautiful service, and good karma will result. Thank you for your generosity!
This water is NOT spring water at all…..Actually most of the water on clearview ave has very very high levels of radon in the water when tested. The water is overflow from the property owners well which should go into the drain but back in the flood of 1955 it was put there for residence in need to get water.
Also for those of you who go to the springs and respect the place that is great but to about 50% of the people who go there and play LOUD music at all hours ,even the middle of the night, yelling, breaking glass, and other obnoxiuos things it is very angering. Some people have even had the balls to knock on the homeowners door and ask if they could stop using the water so they dont have to wait to fill up their jugs as the water stops when heavy water usage in the homes!! That is crazy! Maybe back in the day when it was a neighborhood thing it was nice but now seeing cars coming from all over the state for well water is CRAZY to me. Up to 100 cars a day on the weekend. That is a lot of people for what is a quiet neighborhhood.
Much of the natural water supply, even wells and springs, in Western CT is filled with radon. Brookfield, CT and surrounding areas. Most people continue to drink it and authorities say it is at safe levels.
We came to clearview spring for the first time today (from bristol) and we will definitely be returning soon! The water is cool and delicious, the location very accessible and not hard to find (we saved the address from our gps!) many people from the area seem to come here (3 while we filled up two 5 gals this AM) The flow is very good – many thanks to Jeffery for the use and care of this wonderful natural treasure!
12/25/11
We have been drinking this water for 6 months and love it. (only this water, no tap water, no bottle water, no coffee, tea, soda, etc..) After discovering “Find A Spring”, we asked around our “foodie” friends and low-and-behold a friend has family in the area and has been drinking it for years! Well that was good enough for us. Today we have 8 – 5 gallon jugs that we drive up to fill every 2 weeks from Norwalk, about an hour & 1/2. We enjoy meeting the other water aficionados. There are tons of good & interesting people in this world. One local guy has been drinking there for 40 years.
The spot is easy to find and plenty of stuff to do not so far away.
Like go to a movie in the oldest movie house in CT.http://www.bantamcinema.com/
Or buy local maple syrup from http://www.woodburysugarshed.com/
Or great local organic farm-to-fork pizza at http://flatbreadcompany.com/FlatbreadCanton2010.html
Enjoy!! I hope to see one of you there!!
I grew up down the road from this spring. As a child I would love to ride my bike or jog to the spring for some great refreshing H2O! The families that live in the houses bordering the springs outlets have always welcomed people from all over and for that I thank them, and for everyone that uses the spring please do not litter and respect the people that live in the area!
Great to see this discussion and this website. I plan to drive out to Clearview this weekend and fill my bottles. Anyone know of any other (free) springs in Connecticut? I’ve been asking around, but not learning of many others.
Just filled up mid august it’s running strong, cold, and clean. Saw quite a few people fill up as well. That made me feel good as it was my first time visiting.
Went to the Spring today. There are actually two separate outlets about seventy five feet apart right on the road side. Apparently the spring head is further back on the hillside and outlets at the road. The water temp was 53 degrees F.
I've submitted a sample for ph, hardness, and iron content.
I've visited this spring a few times already. It's nice to see the gray birch trees shifting to white birches as I drive north on Rte. 8. A sign of cooler temperatures and higher elevations. Beautiful rock outcroppings along the highway. Rural setting. There are two places to fill up. Located in a residential area. A popular place for many people. There seems to be always someone driving up soon after I'm finish gathering my supply of water. One of my favorite places to visit. I must still be a newbie because every time I leave I have this sense that I need to turning the water off. 🙂 But water, like life, is meant to flow continuously, isn't it.
I just paid to have a complete profile done on this spring. Basically, everything came out great except radon, which was at 13,272 pCi/L (acceptable limit is 5,000).
Date of test- 10/18/16. Absent of coliform, e.coli, chlorine. pH- 7.2. Turbidity- .45. No flouride, chloride, or nitrogen was detected. Sulfate-4, Calcium-8, Mg- 6, hardness- 43 (out of 200), sodium 6.7, and no copper, iron, manganese, cadmium, lead, selenium, sliver, or mercury detected. Chromium- 0.001, barium- 0.002, no arsenic detected
Actually I just spoke with the company that did the testing- they explained that radon in water is only an issue when you are showering or bathing in it. When the radon escapes from the water to the air, it is harmful, and that occurs when it is coming out of the tap at your home. Since we are capturing this water at the spring, bottling it and then bringing it home, most of the radon escapes by the time we get it home. The longer it sits, the less radon. Besides, he explained that there are no scientific studies that indicate that drinking water with radon in it has any negative effect on health- for what it’s worth, some cultures (ancient Greeks for one) actually infused water with radon because they believe it was healthful!
I had a sample of this water tested yesterday on march 19th 2016, and have the results already from the lab I use. This is good water. 🙂 The TDS is 60.
I went there today. This spring is next to someones house with the hose sticking out almost onto the street into the gutter. The water I drank seemed fine and the owner next the house vouches for it. I kind wish it was further from cars, homes, traffic , people etc.
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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I just stopped up at the spring today for the first time (about an hour drive from me) and met a nice lady who was filling up a couple gallons there and told me she gets plenty of water from that spring and mentioned how refreshing it was.
I filled up 3 gallons in the containers I had and one in a stainless steel cup I had so I could try it right at the source.
It was clean, crisp and super refreshing! In fact I almost felt as if my thirst was quenched quicker drinking a few sips from the fresh spring water as opposed to the bottled stuff and tap water (living in the city you gotta make do with what you have, right? Lol), but since I try to support health and longevity from many different angles here and there, I’m most certain I’ll be back to get some more from time to time.
Thanks to the owner Jeff for being so kind as to supply this fresh and beneficial water source to the public.
I am the owner of the house with the spring. This spring has been running for almost 65 years now. I have met many old timers that have been getting water here for their whole lives. This water was tested by Torrington health department about 5 years ago. I was told it is very clean and has a high mineral content. I am glad that people are seeing the harm in drinking the fluoride filled public water. As long as I live here I will be sure to leave it running! All I ask is that you respect the property and cleanup any trash that you may see. Thanks!!!
Jeff
Another comment below said that there was high radon in that water, is that true??
Is what “Scrowley111” saying true? Is there radon in the CLEARVIEW Springs water?
I was wondering the exact same thing, does this water contain radon as a few have mentioned below? Also is this considered to be spring water or well water?
I have been very excited and interested in finding a spring to go but unfortunately I have yet to find one in CT that hasn’t either been closed or contains peoples comments that scare me away.
One of my favorites is the comment stating that one of the springs is really just a pipe hooked up to a local cow pond! WTF!?
I haven’t even been able to find any clean or open springs in the surrounding states either, based on this database.
My goal in doing this is for improved health, as I would imagine is everyone’s reason for doing this, so I would like to know that the water that I am drinking is actually healthy.
Does anyone know of a spring that is truly clean and safe to drink from around here?
Thank you so much Jeff, I have spread the word about your spring all over. I love it, such amazing tasting water!
Jeff, does the spring percolate up to the surface or is it underground?
Its underground…. The pipe Is and overflow for my spring fed well. The water is never exposed to open air. …
So does your well pump the water from 500 feet below the ground and to the street or does the water percolate close to the surface and then you pump it out? I’m trying to understand how much natural ground filtering is done before it comes out at the street?
No the well is about 40-50 feet deep. The overflow pipe located about 10 feet from the surface of the ground runs through my basement and to the street. There is no pumping involved in the overflow. My pump line is at the bottom of the well. That is the reason the flow can slow if I am doing laundry or dishes. It is very good water though. I have talked to people that have been drinking it for 40+ years with no issues.
hello, i havent made it to the spring yet but planning it very soon as i just found out about it. i want to thank you for sharing this wonderfull natural source of water that flows from your property with the locals. It’s refreshing given the current state of affairs in this world where people are capitalizing on everything and anything and being selfish and greedy. Thanks again 😀
Jeff,
I’m a distant neighbor on Barton in Torrington, and recently came upon the knowledge of your spring. I think you are doing a beautiful service, and good karma will result. Thank you for your generosity!
hello,
do you know if this spring is still in use?
This water is NOT spring water at all…..Actually most of the water on clearview ave has very very high levels of radon in the water when tested. The water is overflow from the property owners well which should go into the drain but back in the flood of 1955 it was put there for residence in need to get water.
Also for those of you who go to the springs and respect the place that is great but to about 50% of the people who go there and play LOUD music at all hours ,even the middle of the night, yelling, breaking glass, and other obnoxiuos things it is very angering. Some people have even had the balls to knock on the homeowners door and ask if they could stop using the water so they dont have to wait to fill up their jugs as the water stops when heavy water usage in the homes!! That is crazy! Maybe back in the day when it was a neighborhood thing it was nice but now seeing cars coming from all over the state for well water is CRAZY to me. Up to 100 cars a day on the weekend. That is a lot of people for what is a quiet neighborhhood.
Much of the natural water supply, even wells and springs, in Western CT is filled with radon. Brookfield, CT and surrounding areas. Most people continue to drink it and authorities say it is at safe levels.
Not safe to drink. The water is untreated and even if boiled, may not be safe. I now have giardia 🙁
We came to clearview spring for the first time today (from bristol) and we will definitely be returning soon! The water is cool and delicious, the location very accessible and not hard to find (we saved the address from our gps!) many people from the area seem to come here (3 while we filled up two 5 gals this AM) The flow is very good – many thanks to Jeffery for the use and care of this wonderful natural treasure!
12/25/11
We have been drinking this water for 6 months and love it. (only this water, no tap water, no bottle water, no coffee, tea, soda, etc..) After discovering “Find A Spring”, we asked around our “foodie” friends and low-and-behold a friend has family in the area and has been drinking it for years! Well that was good enough for us. Today we have 8 – 5 gallon jugs that we drive up to fill every 2 weeks from Norwalk, about an hour & 1/2. We enjoy meeting the other water aficionados. There are tons of good & interesting people in this world. One local guy has been drinking there for 40 years.
The spot is easy to find and plenty of stuff to do not so far away.
Like go to a movie in the oldest movie house in CT.http://www.bantamcinema.com/
Or buy local maple syrup from http://www.woodburysugarshed.com/
Or great local organic farm-to-fork pizza at http://flatbreadcompany.com/FlatbreadCanton2010.html
Enjoy!! I hope to see one of you there!!
I grew up down the road from this spring. As a child I would love to ride my bike or jog to the spring for some great refreshing H2O! The families that live in the houses bordering the springs outlets have always welcomed people from all over and for that I thank them, and for everyone that uses the spring please do not litter and respect the people that live in the area!
Great to see this discussion and this website. I plan to drive out to Clearview this weekend and fill my bottles. Anyone know of any other (free) springs in Connecticut? I’ve been asking around, but not learning of many others.
I filled up here in March 2011 and the water was clean, cold, and tasty. I took a video if anyone is interested! http://www.youtube.com/user/kenziejune4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=986IeY0ZJCs
Just filled up mid august it’s running strong, cold, and clean. Saw quite a few people fill up as well. That made me feel good as it was my first time visiting.
Went to the Spring today. There are actually two separate outlets about seventy five feet apart right on the road side. Apparently the spring head is further back on the hillside and outlets at the road. The water temp was 53 degrees F.
I've submitted a sample for ph, hardness, and iron content.
Hi Richard,
Thank you for submitting a sample. What was the results?
Joanne
Richard, did you test the ph and if so what was the result?
Hey everyone.. is this easy to find?
I've visited this spring a few times already. It's nice to see the gray birch trees shifting to white birches as I drive north on Rte. 8. A sign of cooler temperatures and higher elevations. Beautiful rock outcroppings along the highway. Rural setting. There are two places to fill up. Located in a residential area. A popular place for many people. There seems to be always someone driving up soon after I'm finish gathering my supply of water. One of my favorite places to visit. I must still be a newbie because every time I leave I have this sense that I need to turning the water off. 🙂 But water, like life, is meant to flow continuously, isn't it.
Thanks for the TDS reading Scott, Did you enjoy the spring? was this your first visit? will you be coming back? Thanks again.. Kris Naphtali
Filled up 20 gallons today. 65 ppm TDS.
I just paid to have a complete profile done on this spring. Basically, everything came out great except radon, which was at 13,272 pCi/L (acceptable limit is 5,000).
Date of test- 10/18/16. Absent of coliform, e.coli, chlorine. pH- 7.2. Turbidity- .45. No flouride, chloride, or nitrogen was detected. Sulfate-4, Calcium-8, Mg- 6, hardness- 43 (out of 200), sodium 6.7, and no copper, iron, manganese, cadmium, lead, selenium, sliver, or mercury detected. Chromium- 0.001, barium- 0.002, no arsenic detected
What is the copper level here?
Hi Crystal,
There was no copper detected in the test I did.
Actually I just spoke with the company that did the testing- they explained that radon in water is only an issue when you are showering or bathing in it. When the radon escapes from the water to the air, it is harmful, and that occurs when it is coming out of the tap at your home. Since we are capturing this water at the spring, bottling it and then bringing it home, most of the radon escapes by the time we get it home. The longer it sits, the less radon. Besides, he explained that there are no scientific studies that indicate that drinking water with radon in it has any negative effect on health- for what it’s worth, some cultures (ancient Greeks for one) actually infused water with radon because they believe it was healthful!
I only did a basic test and had them check what the TDS was.
Sorry, I meant May 19th 2016, not march.
I had a sample of this water tested yesterday on march 19th 2016, and have the results already from the lab I use. This is good water. 🙂 The TDS is 60.
I went there today. This spring is next to someones house with the hose sticking out almost onto the street into the gutter. The water I drank seemed fine and the owner next the house vouches for it. I kind wish it was further from cars, homes, traffic , people etc.