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St Ronan's Wells (saline spring), EH44 6RB

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St Ronan's Wells (saline spring), EH44 6RB

Public Drinking Spring

St Ronan's Well is a great example of an early 19th Century spa. This well played a significant role in the development Innerleithen's from a small village to a large town. These buildings stand prominently over the town, which is situated on steeply sloped ground. The well head is behind.
Since the 18th Century, St Ronan's Well's waters were known to have healing properties. William Playfair designed the first St Ronan's Well pavilion, which was opened to the public in 1826. Due to Sir Walter Scott's 1824 novel "St Ronan's Wells", this building has subscription reading rooms. St Ronan's Games, still in existence today, were also established by Sir Walter Scott in 1827. Together they signaled the start of a prosperous era for Burgh. This time, it was also known by the nickname "Doo-well" due to the number of pigeons surrounding the well head.
Due to the diminishing popularity of the well since its 1840 heyday, and partly because of the healing properties of the spring, its popularity has fallen. Popularity was further affected by the nearby opening of Peebles Hydropathic 1881.
A new public company, St Ronan's Well Mineral Water Co., was formed in 1896 with the intention of restoring the Well to its former glory. This included the construction of a new pavilion that featured waiting rooms, retirement rooms, and baths filled with water from the sulphurous source. The ceremony of opening took place on September 10th 1896.
The bottling plant was also built and a new saline water spring was created. It was the first time that pure mineral water was bottled in the UK. The plant can produce 1500 bottles per day. Harry Rawson of Joppa bought the business and added the Royal Warrant coat of Arms to the pediment. The building was used to sleep troops as a sleeping place during World War 2. 1954 saw the appointment a caretaker and the implementation of a program of improvements that included the elimination of redundant machinery. The business was then known as Cairns and Rawson.
1991 saw the buildings being refurbished again. The former bottling facility was then converted to a community exercise centre. Scottish Borders Council manages the buildings. The former bottling plant houses a museum about the wells as local history (2007).

The Original Springs Hotel, Okawville, Illinois

401, Hanover St, Okawville, IL 62271, US
The Original Springs Hotel, Okawville, Illinois

Public Drinking Spring

Description
The hotel is built over an 1867 spring, which is supposed to be similar in mineral composition as the famous Carlsbad Springs in Germany. It is as bad as it gets, so I prepare meals whenever I go there. They offer suites with kitchens.
Hotel phone number: 618-243-5458
Visit the Hotel Website.
Nearest Address
506 N. Hanover
Directions from the Nearest Address
St. Louis is located approximately 40 miles away
Vital Information
Hours Spring Open
For more information, please call
GPS:
Unknown
Map Link: Map of The Original Springs Hotel
Rosa

Slocum Spring

2202, State Rte 36, Leeper, PA 16233, US
Slocum Spring

Public Drinking Spring

Massacoe Spring, Canton, CT

13, Canton Spring Rd, Canton, CT 06019, US
Massacoe Spring, Canton, CT

Public Drinking Spring

Description
A small shed constructed from local stone can be found about six feet away from the road. Water bubbles up from ground to the shed and is stored in a stone tank. The water is protected by the spring house from contamination and sunlight. The water is deep enough that you can dip a 3 gallons glass water bottle in it and then fill it up. Larger bottles will not fit. The water is extremely cold. We didn't test the temperature. It is recommended to wear boots, as sometimes there can be mud around the spring.
Nearest Address
40 Canton Springs Road Canton (Connecticut, 06019)
Directions from the Nearest Address
Follow Canton Springs road to the spring house. It's located close to Oxbow Farm and is just past the cemetary.
Vital Information
Hours Spring Open
N/A
GPS:
Unknown
Map Link: Massacoe Spring Chart
Submitted by RawStrength

Bonneville Hot Springs (previously Moffets HS)

4803, NE 26th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98663, US
Bonneville Hot Springs (previously Moffets HS)

Private Drinking Spring

Mindenville

1602, Freedas Way, Fort Plain, NY 13339, US
Mindenville

Public Drinking Spring

Hazelwood Spring

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Hazelwood Spring

Public Drinking Spring

Lisle, NY Spring, Lisle, NY

9007, Main St, Lisle, NY 13797, US
Lisle, NY Spring, Lisle, NY

Public Drinking Spring

Photo:
Description:
This spring was my first experience. My dad claims it has been running for his entire life (he is 70). He knows lots of people who frequent the spring. It is a wonderful water fountain that pours at a tremendous speed. This is a great turn-off but it comes to a stop at a corner, so keep your eyes open. If you are driving north on Highway 79, slow down at Growing Gardens nursery. The spring is on your left-hand side. - nywvblue
Nearest Address
Growing Gardens nursery
9160 State Route
Lisle (NY 13797)
(607) 849-3020
Directions from the Nearest Address
It is located between Cornell and 81 on Route 79. Spring is about fifty feet away.
Vital Information
Hours Spring Open
24/7/365
GPS: Unknown
Submitted By: Raw Strength. nywvblue. Heather Wood

Moore Wilsons Spring, Wellington, NZ, 6011

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Moore Wilsons Spring, Wellington, NZ, 6011

Public Drinking Spring

Moore Wilsons Piazza is home to a small treasure - an artesian water fountain, which provides pure, unfiltered water from the depths of Wellington Harbour.
Thomson Lewis and Co., a soft drink factory, ordered the well. The water was used to make ginger beer, cordial and aerated waters.
Moore Wilsons spokeswoman Terry Christie stated that when the food store took control of the site, the well was capped. But Grahame Moore, co-owner of the store decided to reinstate the well.
According to Mr Christie the fountain is valuable because it records the history of the site.
Lis Cowey loves water and is a Moore Wilsons regular shopper. She always remembers to bring empty bottles with her when she shops at Moore Wilsons. "I was born in Christchurch and I'm familiar with artesian water."
She enjoys the pure taste of water and uses it to make her Soda Stream. "It's as good and as expensive as any other water you can buy."
Moore Wilsons advises fountain users not to drink more than 2 litres at once. A donation box is available for those who wish to make a voluntary donation. By November 2013, $4760.50 was raised by fountain users to support Wellington Free Ambulance.
Mr Lewis requested that Bill Brogden from Manawatu test the artesian waters.
Geologists had dismissed any possibility that Wellington might have artesian waters. This led to Mr Lewis drilling to an unprecedented depth of 151m.
Moore conducted research and discovered that the water is clear, colourless and odourless. It is believed that it originates from under Wellington Harbour in the Wairarapa. The flow has not been affected or diminished by floods.
After the 1929 Murchison earthquakes, the only noticeable change in the water quality was a brief period of cloudiness.

Standley Chasm, 0872, Australia

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Standley Chasm, 0872, Australia

Public Drinking Spring