Woodbury Spring, Woodbury, Tennessee, TN 37190  4/5 (1)

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Directions:

Spring is on the right very soon after turning left onto Gassaway rd. Only room to pull one car off the road at a time.

Responses

  1. Anyone been drinking this water lately? It’s frustrating to find a reliable spring in the greater Nashville area. every single one seems to be contaminated; we got a problem!

  2. On a job assignment I happened by this water source. Being curious about it I talked to the guy running the counter at the Cannon County Arts Center where I bought some Kombucha (delightful btw). He said that if the water table gets to high, after a hard rain, the water can get somewhat contaminated. Since it hadn’t rained for three days when I got there I filled up a glass bottle and drank 4oz and waited a day to see if it was going to make me sick in any way.

    The next day I felt just fine and through the course of the day I had 32oz or so. This water had no negative effect on me so, try it! Good luck!!

  3. An extension to the pipe has been added recently, making it easier (and safer) to collect water. No more climbing on slippery rocks! The spring usually has good water pressure unless it is extremely dry in late summer/fall.

  4. I visited this spring yesterday and the water is running at full force, ice cold and delicious! there is a scent of oil smells like the essential oil i use for digestion (Digize). There is construction going on right before the parking spot, so watch carefully for the spot so you can pull over quickly, since it is one way traffic right now. Enjoy, i certainly will be taking more trips back for fill ups

  5. I also wanted to mention it is Located on Gassaway Rd on right half a mile after coming from US-70S E. approximate address is
    600 Gassaway Road
    Woodbury, TN 37190

  6. This spring is the same as the other Uspring that is listed close by called named Spring; I figured that out after seeing the pictures. the flow was irregular which is odd but it has been very dry outside lately with wild fires not too far away in Hamilton County. It filled up my six gallon container in about 7 minutes. Very good tasting water. I saw a whole family that walked to the spring to get a drink after I filled up my containers shortly after I left.

  7. I wonder, have all these springs that are submitted been tested to be pure without any contaminants? Looks great. Hoping it is clean & can’t wait to try it!

  8. I have been getting water here for a few years now. We live over in Murfreesboro, so we fill up about a dozen 5-gallon jugs when we go. have not had it tested, but I know that many people stop here to fill up too, because sometimes we have to drive past the single parking spot, and wait around the corner at the intersection for a while for them to finish up. I have talked to people, and this spring has been here, in active use since at least the 1950’s. On my most recent trip there, (10/21/2015) We noticed that someone has put new gravel down in the parking spot too, and a bit of maintenance was done to the stanchion holding up the pipe at the end. The pipe is about 1″ in diameter, and fills a 5-gallon jug in about a minute or so. Very tasty water. I also use this water to make my home-brewed beer.

How to Collect Spring Water

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.

First time at this spring

A friend and I tried this spring last week. I’ve never gotten spring water from the spring before. The GPS coordinates are not accurate, or weren’t for me. Use the picture and your eyes and you’ll find it better. We had to wait for someone to finish collecting which actually made me glad because I want people to use this incredible resource. Anyway, the water is fantastic! It just “feels” better than any water I’ve had before. Is that all in my head? Maybe. But it is delicious. I just wish it was closer to me. As has been mentioned, there is only room for one vehicle but I drive a quad cab, 4WD truck and it fit fine with room to walk around so don’t let that deter you from checking it out.

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