Ittman Spring,Ittman, WV

## Overview Ittman Spring is a beloved public drinking water source located along West Virginia Highway 10 in the heart of southern West Virginia's coal country. Situated near the small community of Ittman in Wyoming County, this spring has long been a go-to water source for locals who prize it for its high water quality and impressive flow rate. What makes Ittman Spring unique is its origin: the water is fed from a large, man-made underground storage cistern — an abandoned coke mine that has naturally filled with groundwater over the decades. Former mining infrastructure throughout southern West Virginia occasionally gives rise to these kinds of repurposed water sources, where old subterranean voids collect and channel clean groundwater to the surface. Locals have historically relied on this spring as a drinking water source, and many residents regularly fill large tanks and containers here. The spring delivers water through a three-inch flexible pipe with remarkable pressure — visitors report that the force is strong enough to burst a plastic jug if not handled carefully. Because of this high flow rate, the spring is especially popular for filling large-volume tanks quickly. ## Directions 1. From the intersection of **West Virginia Highway 16/54 and West Virginia Highway 10**, head **south** on WV Highway 10. 2. Travel approximately **9/10 of a mile (0.9 miles)** south along Highway 10. 3. The spring will be located along the roadside. GPS coordinates: **37.553645, -81.403407** (near 1051 Herndon Rd, Bud, WV 24716). 4. Look for the flexible pipe emerging from the hillside — this is the water outlet. ## What to Expect When you arrive at Ittman Spring, you'll find a three-inch flexible pipe delivering water at high pressure directly from the underground cistern. **Hold the pipe firmly and direct the flow into your container** — the pressure is significant, and locals caution that it can break a jug if the water hits it at full force without being controlled. You'll also notice a small section of pipe that is slightly larger in diameter than the rest. This expanded section serves as a water expansion point, designed to help fill large tanks more efficiently. The spring is roadside and easily accessible from WV Highway 10, making it a convenient stop. There is no formal infrastructure like a pavilion or parking area — this is a simple, utilitarian water source that the community has used for generations. The area reflects the rugged, wooded landscape of Wyoming County, nestled in the Appalachian mountains of southern West Virginia. The water from Ittman Spring has been reported by locals to be high in quality and has historically been used as a drinking water source throughout the region. Many residents prefer it to municipal water and make regular trips to fill containers of all sizes. As with any natural or semi-natural water source, conditions can change over time, and visitors should be aware that water quality is not formally monitored or guaranteed.