Cherry Knoll Spring Water, Amherst, Ohio, 44001

## Overview Cherry Knoll Spring Water is a self-service spring water vending station located at 8470 Leavitt Road in Amherst, Ohio (Lorain County). Open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this well-maintained facility offers visitors the chance to fill their own containers with natural spring water at an affordable price. As of March 2021, the cost was 25 cents per gallon — though prices may have changed since then. The spring water is dispensed through a vending system housed inside a small concrete building on the property. Visitors have reported that the water tastes clean and fresh, and the site has long been a popular stop for locals and travelers seeking an alternative to municipal tap water. The premises are kept clean and tidy, making it a pleasant and straightforward experience for anyone looking to stock up on spring water. ## Directions The facility is located at **8470 Leavitt Road (Route 58), Amherst, OH 44001**, just south of the Route 113 intersection. GPS coordinates: **41.36755, -82.21070**. **Coming from Amherst (from the north):** 1. Head south on **Route 58 (Leavitt Road)**. 2. Cross the **Interstate 90 overpass** and continue heading south. 3. Watch for the destination on your **right-hand side**, just before you reach the **Route 113 intersection**. **Coming from South Amherst (from the west):** 1. Head east on **Route 113**. 2. Shortly after passing **Big V's Ice Cream** shop, take a **left turn** at the intersection onto **Route 58 (Leavitt Road)**. 3. The destination will be on your **left** almost immediately after making the turn. ## What to Expect Cherry Knoll Spring Water operates as a simple, no-frills self-service station. Here's what to know before you visit: - **Bring your own containers.** There are no containers provided on-site, so come prepared with jugs, bottles, or carboys. - **How the vending system works:** Water dispensing taps are mounted on the wall inside the concrete building, each with its own dedicated coin box. Insert one coin at a time (quarters), and the water will begin to flow. There are no time limits or quantity restrictions — fill as much as you'd like. - **24/7 access:** The facility is open around the clock, so you can visit at whatever time is most convenient. - **Cost:** As of March 2021, the price was $0.25 per gallon. Bring plenty of quarters, as the coin boxes accept one coin at a time. Prices are subject to change. - **Condition:** The site is well-maintained and the surrounding area is kept clean. The concrete building provides shelter from the elements while you fill up. While the water has been reported by visitors to taste excellent and has historically been used as a drinking water source, no independent water quality test results are publicly available. Those with sensitivities or health concerns may wish to have the water tested independently or use a personal filtration system.