Clare Spring, Clare, Michigan

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Description

Has flowed continuously for more than 70 years (my lifetime). May have its source on private property. Has been maintained for public use as long as I can remember. Located on public roadside with “pullover” space beside the well which is visible from the road. Clare County Road Commission as well as neighbors would presumably have more information.

Nearest Address

Clare Beaverton Road at the intersection with Old U.S. 27

Directions from Nearest Address

Proceed north from Clare on South Clare Ave/Old 27 (or take that exit off I 127) about 2 miles to the intersection of Beaverton Road, turn right (east) and the well is on right, immediately upon turning.

Vital Information

  • Fee: None
  • Access: Public
  • Flow: Continuous
  • TDS: N/A
  • Temp: N/A
  • pH: N/A

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Clare Spring Map

Submitted by: Marilyn Miller

Responses

  1. The Beaverton Rd spring sits just off the corner of Beaverton Rd and old US 27 /Clare Ave. In between Clare and Harrison Mi. It is just a pipe on the right side of the road. It is rusty mineral taste. There are two other springs. The well spoke of above is not a well it was capped many years ago after a blast of a beaverdam up steam destroyed the park that water is better and does have a hand pump. An alternative spring is located on Anthey and Townline Lake Rd in Harrison. Free flowing spring good taste not cloudy

  2. I think I may have gone to a different spring. It’s not close (I’m in Rochester), or I’d just flit back up there and see if I can find this one. My laptop is in the shop, or I would have carried it. I had made good notes for a different spring, and while I had read this post carefully (thank you, Marilyn) I forgot to write it down, so I had to rely on my memory, which got me close! I thought I had found this spring. I’m going to post the one I did find. Maybe someone can confirm that there are 2 springs in this area. What I found was a well, by the way: It has a pump, which I think of as different from a spring rising of its own energy from the earth.

  3. I collected water from this spring in BPA-Free plastic jugs and tested it when I got home. TDS: 190.
    After the water sits for a while it becomes cloudy and eventually a yellow, oily sediment settles on the bottom. 
    Should I be nervous about drinking this? 
    Chris

    1. TDS 190 is very low which is good. People have been drinking in this well for over 50 years as far as I know. My Mom and Grandpa always got water from here.

      I got water today and its crystal clear. Rebottled in a Voss water bottle.

  4. It is April 29th, 2018, and we just visited this spring. Go north on Old 27 aka S. Clare Ave (you will pass Colonville and Surrey Roads on your way), and turn left (East) onto E. Beaverton Rd. It is located immediately to your right. It comes out of a small metal pipe about 2 ft above ground, and falls onto 2 or so bricks, and then winds it’s way around to the ditch. It is to the left of a small section of orange snow fencing. We found it to be very metallic tasting. I can drink it, but my husband and kids did not like the smell or the taste.

  5. As I was filling my jugs at an Artesian well last week, someone told me about the well in Clare at the corner of Old 27 & Beaverton Rd, approximately 2 miles north of Clare. If true, that orange pin is at the wrong location.

  6. Yuck. This water was very strong smelling and had a bad metallic taste. Nothing like the spring in Alanson, MI… that is the best water I’ve ever drank and I’m still looking for a spring that compares closer to downstate!!! Anyone have any recommendations??

  7. Well, I want to say thanks to all the persons above who contributed here. I am just returning from a 3 hours round trip to this spot. It was easy to find. I had my digital TDS meter, pH test kit and themormeter(
    Kitchen). TDS147; pH5.0; temp 61F. I visited the Alanson spring fountain about two weeks ago but I did not have the testing apparatus so I used the water topically.

  8. I found this little spring very rusty. However, iron dioxide is actually a good reason to get to this spring if you need to enhance the ability of your blood to carry oxygen to the rest of your body. I’m not sure of any other issues the water from this spring may have, so I would filter the water to remove any other contaminants. Good luck, happy water drinking!!!

How to Collect Spring Water

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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.

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