Lawson Spring, Lawson, NSW, 2783  5/5 (1)

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This spring is located north of Lawson, a town in the mid Blue Mountains.

Drive to the northern end of Hughes Avenue, Lawson.  You can leave your car here.  Walk down the bush track straight ahead (not to the right).  There is a sign with a few local bushwalks marked on it.  After about 30metres, there will be a right hand turn that goes down a little windy track.  Follow this path for about a minute, and you end up at the spring.

The spring is located in a very cute little grotto, and is tapped with a terracotta pipe.  A magic little spot.

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  1. Craig March 15, 2019

    Hello,
    I had this water retested 24/10/18
    (www.envirolab.com.au $200). Looks good to drink no bacteria or heavy metals.
    It is pretty acidic (4.7), as previously reported.
    Which is fine, though might be an idea to add some CaCO3 (chalk) or NaHCO3 (Baking Soda) and use a pH stick to bring the pH up a little to 7.
    To put in in context, even though the water is acidic – Orange Juice (pH3) and Coke (pH2.5) are both more acidic than this still. Enamel in your teeth dissolves at 5.5

  2. Sophia January 19, 2017

    Hi all,

    I took this water to SLS lab and here are the results – sorry about the copy & paste. The only thing that is higher than <0.0001 is barium, manganese, & zinc. Email me if you'd like the results from the lab forwarded to your email address:

    Analytical Results
    Sub-Matrix: WATER Client sample ID sample 1 —- —- —- —-
    (Matrix: WATER)
    Client sampling date / time [14-Nov-2016] —- —- —- —-
    Compound CAS Number LOR Unit ES1625860-001 ——– ——– ——– ——–
    Result —- —- —- —-
    ED093F: Dissolved Major Cations
    Calcium 7440-70-2 1 mg/L 2 —- —- —- —-
    Magnesium 7439-95-4 1 mg/L <1 —- —- —- —-
    Sodium 7440-23-5 1 mg/L 9 —- —- —- —-
    Potassium 7440-09-7 1 mg/L 2 —- —- —- —-
    EG020T: Total Metals by ICP-MS
    Antimony 7440-36-0 0.001 mg/L <0.001 —- —- —- —-
    Arsenic 7440-38-2 0.001 mg/L <0.001 —- —- —- —-
    Beryllium 7440-41-7 0.001 mg/L <0.001 —- —- —- —-
    Barium 7440-39-3 0.001 mg/L 0.009 —- —- —- —-
    Cadmium 7440-43-9 0.0001 mg/L <0.0001 —- —- —- —-
    Chromium 7440-47-3 0.001 mg/L <0.001 —- —- —- —-
    Cobalt 7440-48-4 0.001 mg/L <0.001 —- —- —- —-
    Copper 7440-50-8 0.001 mg/L <0.001 —- —- —- —-
    Lead 7439-92-1 0.001 mg/L <0.001 —- —- —- —-
    Manganese 7439-96-5 0.001 mg/L 0.025 —- —- —- —-
    Molybdenum 7439-98-7 0.001 mg/L <0.001 —- —- —- —-
    Nickel 7440-02-0 0.001 mg/L <0.001 —- —- —- —-
    Selenium 7782-49-2 0.01 mg/L <0.01 —- —- —- —-
    Tin 7440-31-5 0.001 mg/L <0.001 —- —- —- —-
    Zinc 7440-66-6 0.005 mg/L 0.008 —- —- —- —-
    Boron 7440-42-8 0.05 mg/L <0.05 —- —- —- —-
    EG035T: Total Recoverable Mercury by FIMS
    Mercury 7439-97-6 0.0001 mg/L <0.0001 —- —- —- —-
    MW006: Faecal Coliforms & E.coli by MF
    Faecal Coliforms —- 1 CFU/100mL <1 —- —- —- —-
    Escherichia coli —- 1 CFU/100mL <1 —- —- —- —-
    MW007: Coliforms by MF
    Coliforms —- 1 CFU/100mL <1

    9. David Griffiths November 5, 2018

      Hi Sofia,
      Thanks so much for having this spring tested. I would live to have a copy of the report please if you don’t mind . we have some members of our family who have complicated medical issues and having the report would help me to feel more confident bring the water home. Thanks so much .
      Looking forward to visiting the spring .
      Kindly
      David

    12. Andrew Plim July 28, 2018

      Hi,

      thanks for posting

      I am new to this mineral water stuff and want to know more solid facts like you have posted. Have you done other testing of springs australia… ? If so I am interested…

    13. Micha January 7, 2018

      Hi Sophia, thank you for your results. Please email them to me. I would love to have a better look. By the way how hard is it to have water tested? I live on rainwater and if love to know what is inside these little water molecules. Is it pricey too?

      Thank you for your info again!
      Kindest,
      Micha

    14. Chris October 30, 2017

      Hi Sophia
      Were you able to send me the lab results, what’s the best way to give you my email address with out posting it here for the world to see.

      Cheers

    15. Kunji October 3, 2017

      Hi Sophia, I have been drinking this water for over 5 years and it always felt amazing however I do appreciate that you had it tested. Would you be so kind and send me a copy of the report as well please. What I can see is that the results show a very gentle water with fairly low mineral content. In any case I love this water and all the little tokens leave at the site. It,s magical.

  3. Hollie January 21, 2024

    Hi everyone 🙂

    My daughter and I have been drinking this water and it has been great but just wondering if anyone has had this water tested recently? And do u guys put it a filter before u drink it or just straight from the spring? 🙂 xx

  4. carolmsd August 19, 2024

    Hi Everyone,
    I want to get the water from Lawson tested. I got a quote with [www.envirolab.com.au]: Basic testing: $396 / Extended testing: $660
    If anyone would like to share the costs with me, please send me a message.
    We can share the results afterwards.

      1. carolmsd August 25, 2024

        Hi Lou,
        So Basic testing includes:
        E.Coli
        Fluoride
        pH
        Electrical Conductivity
        Total Dissolved Solids
        Total Metals (Aluminium, Antimony, Arsenic, Boron, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Nickel, Zinc)
        Ionic balance:
        Sulphate / Chloride
        Alkalinity / Hardness
        Cations (Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium and Sodium)

        Extended:
        Basic plus
        Nitrate & Nitrite
        Turbidity
        Ammonia
        VOCs

        1. naturalflow December 9, 2024

          Hello .. I was wondering if testing went ahead? I’m new to the area. I used to collect from a Spring in Victoria. I’d like to try this one but haven’t been there before. Thanks.

  6. Jemma February 20, 2018

    I used the spring in Feb 2017 and it was fab and tasted great. ive uploaded the photo above. directions were spot on and its so so easy to access and carry water a few pathetic metres back to your car or whatever..

  8. SpringWaterGreg April 2, 2021

    Grotto Spring Water – Blue Mountains, Sydney – BitChute
    A short tour of the Cold Water – Grotto Spring in the Blue Mountains followed by a short Forest Walk to Echoes Bluff. The Totem Spirit for this Grotto is the Humingbird. This is Sydney’s most popular and accessible spring.

  9. jack April 28, 2018

    Damn wishwe had a spring in Sydney

    Now hose` people are going to drive that far .
    And so many people are going and using the SPRING..
    And none of u had a cellphone or a camera to take a picof the Place ??

    1. L. May 27, 2016

      Thanks for the information S…I’m a complete newbie, does this mean it’s safe? Good quality? I thought 4.5 would be too acidic?
      I have concerns after the bad bush-fires that occurred there and the levels of asbestos that were believed to be in the area.

  13. Neecy April 15, 2019

    Wondering if anyone does anything to raise the PH level of the water prior to consuming and if so what please? Thanks Sophia for getting the water tested and sharing on here!

  16. Karen April 28, 2017

    Hi everyone I am new to this site. Is anyone still using this spring currently? Also as mentioned in previous questions what does the water test results mean. Thanks!

    1. mitchell June 4, 2017

      Hey Karen. People definitely still use this spring and I just visited 2 weeks ago and filled up for my 3 weeks before I head back in a week or so. In Sydney I don’t think you can find better water than from the Blue Mountains. 🙂

  17. Jemma Hughes February 23, 2017

    thank you Sofia for kindly getting the water tested for the community! I have minimal knowledge of health mineral content levels, so are these results all in all good? or are the trace minerals not as evident as hoped? whats your take? I’m going to check out the spot today!

  18. Mitchell February 7, 2017

    Hey everyone. Thanks for that Sophia. Has anyone else tested this water to find what the pH really is? I’ve collected this water many times but I’m skeptical to think that the pH is really 4.5. Thanks 🙂

How to Collect Spring Water

Dakota September 28, 2022
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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

Dakota

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