This website has the best description of it. http://funsprings.vpinf.com/spoutn-spring.html Parking for one car along side the road. We filled 37 gallons of spring water in moments. The water is clear, cold, and sweet. It’s believed to be very healing.
Nearest Address
9200-9598 Hamburg Road
Directions from Nearest Address
From 15 take Rosemont Avenue continue onto Yellow Springs Road continue onto Hamburg Road it’s on the right, opposite a small pulloff.
Hi,
Thanks to all who help to maintain the spring and the website. I wanted to remind visitors that this is not a car wash or place to bring pets. Please don’t bring items from home to wash here. Please leave chemicals at home and take water from this abundant source to use at another location.
Let’s enjoy this blessing for generations to come by honoring it and others who need to use it. Let’s leave it in better condition than we find it.
its not up to you what other people can do you should only worry about what your doing not others its a wall free for people to come and go as they please
I’d ask you too look at the BIG PICTURE and the ramifications that chemicals getting into this Spring will cause. Look at the damage that could be done to this natural resources. Some people just didn’t know that their behavior could cause problems in the future. This post was not about control but about taking responsibility. I’m hoping you will too.
I love this spring but unfortunately since the beginning of 2022 it has tested positive for coliform bacteria with my at home test. I tried to wait till after the spring but and retest and it kept coming up positive. It’s now the fall of 2022 and it’s still testing positive. I would love to come back to this spring again one day but unfortunately for now I recommend staying away.
Hello Dee, I don’t know when you posted this but I used to get my water from Henryton all the time until I had heard it had coliform bacteria but it was an old report so I bought a test and had the water tested last summer and it that’s a definitely positive for coliform bacteria. Problem lies in that at the very top of the hill there is a horse farm that could be contaminating these streams. There is another stream that feeds into that area that Misty Manor uses and they have totally decimated the trails with horse fecal matter and everything I just want you to know that I’m sorry for telling you this but I think that may be the source of where it’s coming from in the spring. The water tastes good but when I was drinking it in the middle of the night I would wake up with gastrointestinal distress not serious but enough that it was discomfort so someone with a compromised immune system could very ill or infants. But there is no apparently safe amount for coliform bacteria it is zero tolerance in water. Just to let you know.
I checked the TDS and Temperature of Spoutin' Spring today. TDS was 7. Tempature was 52.5 degrees fahrenheit, 11.4 degrees celsius. Also I put in new PVC piping. The old stuff was looking kind of shabby.
Some users
put a filter on the end of the pipe which just backs up the reservoir into
roots and moss naturally growing but usually not in the water flow thus the
water is slightly contaminated and leaves fall down and get into the pipe.
Please do your filtering at home. This is a precious resource and deserves reverence
by all.
If you are having trouble finding Spoutn Spring it is 4.2 miles from the Ft. Dietrich entrance at the intersection of Rosemond and Old Farm. Just keep driving on Rosemond heading out of town. Rosemond will turn into Yellow Spring Road but it’s still the same road, just keep going. Before long you will be driving in the boondocks but there will still be a double yellow line in the middle of the road. The spring is about 30 meters BEFORE this double yellow line ends. The spring is on the right side of the road just a few feet from the road. There is a small pulloff exactly acroos from the spring.
Lately the water has been giving me the runs, I am concerned this is due to feces in the water after rainfall/snow melts. Has anyone else had this happen to them?
I’ve tested pH of these water and it’s acidic with pH around 4. The Henryton Rd spring in Marriottsville is slightly less acidic, with h around 6. I would add trace mineral concentrace drops to this water if you drink it regularly to balance the pH into the more neutral/alkaline zone
@MELINA , I have tested this water only with DTS tester, coliform test and test strips, and temperature… I found that this water varies from 4 ppm to 14 ppm I base this most-likely due to rain/ground/surface contamination and time of year seasonal issues. (of what is the PPM? I have no idea, but its minerals natural to the surrounding environment) this spring is in the hills of Frederick,Md. looks like granite boulders… the area looks ancient (as in dinosaur ancient). My wife spotted some pink-looking salamander in the spring-pool (possibly a newt of some sort) there is moss and beautiful ferns abound. the issue of a cancer-cluster local to this spring and its being near to Ft Detrick does not concern me one bit. I have done my “due-diligence” testing it for PPM (of whatever) and I personally use an arsenic reduction element with my Berkey Filter (Big Berkey) last week I retested the water (9ppm) it was 52 degrees F, and tasted good right from the ground (I drank ~1/2 liter straight from it) I filled 5 x 5 gallon water jugs for home use. as I do every month. my tap-water at home is atrocious 280-350 ppm and my recent “deerpark” brand bottled water experience was horrible 68ppm. I will drink Frederick water every day for the rest of my life if I have to… but Baltimore water,well, I will dehydrate before drinking baltimore water. good luck!
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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Hi,
Thanks to all who help to maintain the spring and the website. I wanted to remind visitors that this is not a car wash or place to bring pets. Please don’t bring items from home to wash here. Please leave chemicals at home and take water from this abundant source to use at another location.
Let’s enjoy this blessing for generations to come by honoring it and others who need to use it. Let’s leave it in better condition than we find it.
Peace
its not up to you what other people can do you should only worry about what your doing not others its a wall free for people to come and go as they please
I’d ask you too look at the BIG PICTURE and the ramifications that chemicals getting into this Spring will cause. Look at the damage that could be done to this natural resources. Some people just didn’t know that their behavior could cause problems in the future. This post was not about control but about taking responsibility. I’m hoping you will too.
I love this spring but unfortunately since the beginning of 2022 it has tested positive for coliform bacteria with my at home test. I tried to wait till after the spring but and retest and it kept coming up positive. It’s now the fall of 2022 and it’s still testing positive. I would love to come back to this spring again one day but unfortunately for now I recommend staying away.
Hello Dee, I don’t know when you posted this but I used to get my water from Henryton all the time until I had heard it had coliform bacteria but it was an old report so I bought a test and had the water tested last summer and it that’s a definitely positive for coliform bacteria. Problem lies in that at the very top of the hill there is a horse farm that could be contaminating these streams. There is another stream that feeds into that area that Misty Manor uses and they have totally decimated the trails with horse fecal matter and everything I just want you to know that I’m sorry for telling you this but I think that may be the source of where it’s coming from in the spring. The water tastes good but when I was drinking it in the middle of the night I would wake up with gastrointestinal distress not serious but enough that it was discomfort so someone with a compromised immune system could very ill or infants. But there is no apparently safe amount for coliform bacteria it is zero tolerance in water. Just to let you know.
Friday June 25 2010,
I checked the TDS and Temperature of Spoutin' Spring today.
TDS was 7. Tempature was 52.5 degrees fahrenheit, 11.4 degrees celsius.
Also I put in new PVC piping. The old stuff was looking kind of shabby.
Thank you for putting in the new PVC piping. We are new visitors to the Spring and appreciate what you did.
Some users
put a filter on the end of the pipe which just backs up the reservoir into
roots and moss naturally growing but usually not in the water flow thus the
water is slightly contaminated and leaves fall down and get into the pipe.
Please do your filtering at home. This is a precious resource and deserves reverence
by all.
If you are having trouble finding Spoutn Spring it is 4.2 miles from the Ft. Dietrich entrance at the intersection of Rosemond and Old Farm. Just keep driving on Rosemond heading out of town. Rosemond will turn into Yellow Spring Road but it’s still the same road, just keep going. Before long you will be driving in the boondocks but there will still be a double yellow line in the middle of the road. The spring is about 30 meters BEFORE this double yellow line ends. The spring is on the right side of the road just a few feet from the road. There is a small pulloff exactly acroos from the spring.
Lately the water has been giving me the runs, I am concerned this is due to feces in the water after rainfall/snow melts. Has anyone else had this happen to them?
I’ve tested pH of these water and it’s acidic with pH around 4. The Henryton Rd spring in Marriottsville is slightly less acidic, with h around 6. I would add trace mineral concentrace drops to this water if you drink it regularly to balance the pH into the more neutral/alkaline zone
@MELINA , I have tested this water only with DTS tester, coliform test and test strips, and temperature… I found that this water varies from 4 ppm to 14 ppm I base this most-likely due to rain/ground/surface contamination and time of year seasonal issues. (of what is the PPM? I have no idea, but its minerals natural to the surrounding environment) this spring is in the hills of Frederick,Md. looks like granite boulders… the area looks ancient (as in dinosaur ancient). My wife spotted some pink-looking salamander in the spring-pool (possibly a newt of some sort) there is moss and beautiful ferns abound. the issue of a cancer-cluster local to this spring and its being near to Ft Detrick does not concern me one bit. I have done my “due-diligence” testing it for PPM (of whatever) and I personally use an arsenic reduction element with my Berkey Filter (Big Berkey) last week I retested the water (9ppm) it was 52 degrees F, and tasted good right from the ground (I drank ~1/2 liter straight from it) I filled 5 x 5 gallon water jugs for home use. as I do every month. my tap-water at home is atrocious 280-350 ppm and my recent “deerpark” brand bottled water experience was horrible 68ppm. I will drink Frederick water every day for the rest of my life if I have to… but Baltimore water,well, I will dehydrate before drinking baltimore water. good luck!
Hello. Do you run the spring water through your berkey ? Or drink straight from the spring
Thanks for posting this most useful info.
Stopped here today and it was great 🙂
Crazy question I know, but would it be a good idea to run the water through my brita filter? Would it even make a difference?
I went today. I am wondering about the smell of the water. It has a strong sulphur smell. Is it OK to drink? thanks
Can you tell me how far is this from Washington, DC