“The Pulsinch Natural Spring is re-born & ready for drinking! This spring is now flowing again after several winters of being dormant from the bridge construction. This is the only non-alkaline water source in the Hamilton area, incredible! Living hydrogen directly from the Earth. The water sample I took shows ZERO on both Total Coliform & E.Coli, more info: https://bit.ly/Es26R” – Mo Rosati
Nearest Address
Intersection of Maddaugh Rd and Macpherson’s Lane.
Directions from Nearest Address
From the above intersection walk down Puslinch Townline about 100 feet & you’ll see the spring under the side of the bridge. See video for details.
Just went a trip to Lake Superior a week or two ago. We drank water from this spring the whole way and back. We felt fine, we felt great. Also in response to someone’s comment about stinky water … some people say you must let water breathe every day bc it is alive. If it’s natural water from nature and is kept sealed it will end up smelling swampy. I do that now too.
This may be my favourite Spring. The water tasted soooo good and refreshing. The only caveat is we had to dig our whole jug into the well “dug out”. But it’s not a deal breaker. We’ll definitely go again.
Have been coming to this spring for more than a decade. My last three fills have not been good. Clean jugs and they start to smell like pond water within 2-3 days (stored in dark location)
Never had this happen before. Curious if any others have a report on this. I have never gotten sick but it’s hard to drink with this smell. Sad, hope it is just seasonal issues which has happened one summer in about 2015…
I’m curious if you also test for other substances like arsenic? It appears safe arsenic levels have been lowered by government agency and now the neighbouring spring in Ancaster will be shut down, despite its levels remaining where they’ve always been and despite the spring being in heavy use for generations. …I’m curious how this arsenic agenda is affecting other springs
How do we test this water to really make sure that there is no contamination. I’m pregnant and we don’t want to take any risks. I have called around and it is very difficult to obtain response or help with regards to water testing!
I have just heard about this spring and the last posting is from May 2017. I’m wondering if the spring is still open and if it is safe for consumption.
Please advise. Also, can anyone provide directions from Oakville?
I Tested on May 28th- with a Kit from TCS store – 20$
Tested free Of coliform and E-coli.
Sample colour stayed yellow as per instructions – when mixed with test powder of a 60hr incubation @ 20*c
Well that totally sucks!
After finding this site and reading all the test results from good to bad, sheesh!
My first thought was that Nestle contaminated it since the CEO has said “only the rich are entitled to water” and our government is letting them suck us dry…costs me more to flush my toilet than what they’re paying.
Natural Resources shouldn’t be for sale/profit.
Hi Sam,
I collected my sample last week on July 7 around 7 pm and got my result yesterday, still not good coliform 7, e coli 3. Just curious if you collected your sample same day, it appears that it gets a little bit better, I will do another test this week or next.
Regardless if we happen to get or not bacteria, parasites, etc. from the water we should still do a generic cleanse for the entire body. If you do a proper test (bioresonance, etc.) for parasites you will be surprised how much and what variety gathered in our bodies (intestines, liver, brain, adrenals, bone marrow, blood, etc.) for decades.
DO NOT DRINK THIS WATER. I did a test with Public Health Ontario, July 7, 2016: Total coliform per 100 ml: 12, E. coli per 100 ml: 4. “UNSAFE TO DRINK Evidence of faecal contamination.” There is likely contamination from nearby farm.
Since my last posting of March 26, 2015 I tested the water once a month and it was always clean, such as 0 coliform and 0 Ecoli, I did not take water during hard rains or spring thawing of the snow.
I was surprised to test it last Thursday June 23, 2016 and the test came out from Public Health as coliform 54 and Ecoli 32. As mentioned by Razhar on May 4/15 I should resample the water. If the test stays true then is a sewage contamination or something similar, unfortunately we will discard the water this time and retest.
I know that I took the test correctly, but it’s hard to believe such a high contamination for such a huge aquifer, see Guelph-Amabel aquifer (Hamilton to Orangeville) https://thecannon.ca/news/story/a_look_inside_one_of_the_biggest_water_bottling_plants_in_canada
Anybody else tested it recently?
The chemical composition of the spring water would cost around $200, there is a lab in Waterloo, this is where the Public Health passes the buck on our own pockets for health concerns regarding atrazine or other toxic pesticides or chemical infiltrations from other industries. However it appears that this aquifer is better protected while the water is coming (actually as Daniel Vitalis mentioned it’s being levitated) from the deep compared with regular well water that is more at risk for contamination.
There is also a documentary on youtube about big corporations taking over people’s potable water.
The difference in buying their water instead of collecting it from the source directly is that we don’t know how they treat the water before bottling, even if it’s known completely, although the chemical composition of the water would be the same the energetic structure will change…not in our favour. Not to mention the obvious – the water is bottled in plastic that contains BPA (a known hormonal blocker), PVC and other toxic plastic components; recycled plastic is the worst as it has any possible toxic.
oh man James, I lol’d at your comment. The easiest thing you can do is watch Daniel vitalis’ video on you tube about spring water. Once you see that you will understand.
Is this the same spring that Nestle uses for their water bottles? Read that they also use this spring water. What is the difference between getting water from here and buying the ones in the supermarket?
Heading up this way for the long weekend. Any new test and/or info on this spring. Trusting it is still safe. We are new to naturally sourced spring water. Found and tried water from Queenston last week, it is fantastic! Thank you for the info on that. So, back to Puslinch… should we still boil it as I’m reading above.. or is has it been tested more recently. Thanks again for sharing this very valuable information.
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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Just went a trip to Lake Superior a week or two ago. We drank water from this spring the whole way and back. We felt fine, we felt great. Also in response to someone’s comment about stinky water … some people say you must let water breathe every day bc it is alive. If it’s natural water from nature and is kept sealed it will end up smelling swampy. I do that now too.
Been drinking this water for ages and have passed the word on to many – no one has ever been sick – water tastes wonderful and refreshing.
Visited this Spring today. And did a few test on water.
Tds 290
Ph 6.86
Fyi Guelph south end city water tested about
400 tds
7.3 ph
Also FYI the current owner allows use of the spring but the property is up for sale I hope the new owner is as nice as the current owner.
Very busy at Spring today lots of people stocking up bottles full of this fresh spring water
This may be my favourite Spring. The water tasted soooo good and refreshing. The only caveat is we had to dig our whole jug into the well “dug out”. But it’s not a deal breaker. We’ll definitely go again.
Have been coming to this spring for more than a decade. My last three fills have not been good. Clean jugs and they start to smell like pond water within 2-3 days (stored in dark location)
Never had this happen before. Curious if any others have a report on this. I have never gotten sick but it’s hard to drink with this smell. Sad, hope it is just seasonal issues which has happened one summer in about 2015…
Collected water May 15 2017
Testing results:
Total Coliform per 100 ml is 3
E Coli per 100 ml 0
“No significant evidence of bacterial contamination”
I’m curious if you also test for other substances like arsenic? It appears safe arsenic levels have been lowered by government agency and now the neighbouring spring in Ancaster will be shut down, despite its levels remaining where they’ve always been and despite the spring being in heavy use for generations. …I’m curious how this arsenic agenda is affecting other springs
Hi gang,
How do we test this water to really make sure that there is no contamination. I’m pregnant and we don’t want to take any risks. I have called around and it is very difficult to obtain response or help with regards to water testing!
has anyone tested mineral content + specifically heavy metals & other pollutants?
I have just heard about this spring and the last posting is from May 2017. I’m wondering if the spring is still open and if it is safe for consumption.
Please advise. Also, can anyone provide directions from Oakville?
Has anyone tested this spring..is it safe to drink or no
Doesn’t look like it…why don’t you chip in and run some tests?
I Tested on May 28th- with a Kit from TCS store – 20$
Tested free Of coliform and E-coli.
Sample colour stayed yellow as per instructions – when mixed with test powder of a 60hr incubation @ 20*c
Well that totally sucks!
After finding this site and reading all the test results from good to bad, sheesh!
My first thought was that Nestle contaminated it since the CEO has said “only the rich are entitled to water” and our government is letting them suck us dry…costs me more to flush my toilet than what they’re paying.
Natural Resources shouldn’t be for sale/profit.
I drew water on the 19th of Oct. and had it tested.
Unfortunately it still comes back positive for Coliform!! not recomended for drinking.
on the bright side, I did the full nitrate and led test, and it was 0ppm for both.
This well is still not where it needs to be, Shame I absolutely loved this water.
Hi Sam,
I collected my sample last week on July 7 around 7 pm and got my result yesterday, still not good coliform 7, e coli 3. Just curious if you collected your sample same day, it appears that it gets a little bit better, I will do another test this week or next.
Regardless if we happen to get or not bacteria, parasites, etc. from the water we should still do a generic cleanse for the entire body. If you do a proper test (bioresonance, etc.) for parasites you will be surprised how much and what variety gathered in our bodies (intestines, liver, brain, adrenals, bone marrow, blood, etc.) for decades.
DO NOT DRINK THIS WATER. I did a test with Public Health Ontario, July 7, 2016: Total coliform per 100 ml: 12, E. coli per 100 ml: 4. “UNSAFE TO DRINK Evidence of faecal contamination.” There is likely contamination from nearby farm.
Hi Giani, thanks for the update. I have been gathering and drinking this water for a while. Will boil it first now.
Since my last posting of March 26, 2015 I tested the water once a month and it was always clean, such as 0 coliform and 0 Ecoli, I did not take water during hard rains or spring thawing of the snow.
I was surprised to test it last Thursday June 23, 2016 and the test came out from Public Health as coliform 54 and Ecoli 32. As mentioned by Razhar on May 4/15 I should resample the water. If the test stays true then is a sewage contamination or something similar, unfortunately we will discard the water this time and retest.
I know that I took the test correctly, but it’s hard to believe such a high contamination for such a huge aquifer, see Guelph-Amabel aquifer (Hamilton to Orangeville) https://thecannon.ca/news/story/a_look_inside_one_of_the_biggest_water_bottling_plants_in_canada
Anybody else tested it recently?
The chemical composition of the spring water would cost around $200, there is a lab in Waterloo, this is where the Public Health passes the buck on our own pockets for health concerns regarding atrazine or other toxic pesticides or chemical infiltrations from other industries. However it appears that this aquifer is better protected while the water is coming (actually as Daniel Vitalis mentioned it’s being levitated) from the deep compared with regular well water that is more at risk for contamination.
Nestle is getting greedy and takes over more wells in Elora, etc.,
Nestle water dispute from Globe and Mail
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/nestle-water-ontario-dispute/article27509298/
There is also a documentary on youtube about big corporations taking over people’s potable water.
The difference in buying their water instead of collecting it from the source directly is that we don’t know how they treat the water before bottling, even if it’s known completely, although the chemical composition of the water would be the same the energetic structure will change…not in our favour. Not to mention the obvious – the water is bottled in plastic that contains BPA (a known hormonal blocker), PVC and other toxic plastic components; recycled plastic is the worst as it has any possible toxic.
Stay healthy,
Giani and family
oh man James, I lol’d at your comment. The easiest thing you can do is watch Daniel vitalis’ video on you tube about spring water. Once you see that you will understand.
Hello all,
Does anyone have a recent update on the water quality of this spring.
Thank you!
Is this the same spring that Nestle uses for their water bottles? Read that they also use this spring water. What is the difference between getting water from here and buying the ones in the supermarket?
Heading up this way for the long weekend. Any new test and/or info on this spring. Trusting it is still safe. We are new to naturally sourced spring water. Found and tried water from Queenston last week, it is fantastic! Thank you for the info on that. So, back to Puslinch… should we still boil it as I’m reading above.. or is has it been tested more recently. Thanks again for sharing this very valuable information.