
About This Spring
## Overview This public drinking spring is located in the Natrona Heights area of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, near the community of Natrona along Blue Ridge Avenue. Situated on the hillside above the historic Allegheny River valley — an area long associated with industrial milling and chemical manufacturing — this spring has served as a local water source for area residents. Natrona and Natrona Heights sit atop geological formations rich in the mineral natronite (sodium carbonate), which gave the town its name and supported the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company in the 19th century. While no specific water quality data is available for this spring, it has historically been used as a drinking water source by the local community. ## Directions 1. Head to Natrona Heights in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. 2. Make your way to **Argonne Road**, which runs along the hillside above the town of Natrona and the former mill site along the Allegheny River. 3. The spring is located near **140 Blue Ridge Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA 15065**. 4. Look for the spring on Argonne Road above Natrona — it sits on the elevated terrain overlooking the river valley and the old mill area below. **GPS Coordinates:** 40.613056, -79.7275 ## What to Expect This is a roadside public drinking spring in a residential area of Natrona Heights. The spring is positioned on the higher ground of Argonne Road, above the town of Natrona and the industrial mill sites that once lined the Allegheny River. The surrounding neighborhood is a mix of modest homes and tree-lined streets typical of the western Pennsylvania river valley communities. Visitors should be respectful of nearby residents when stopping to collect water. As with any natural spring, water conditions can change over time, and the water has not been independently tested or certified — visitors have historically used it as a drinking water source, but should exercise their own discretion.
Getting There
Address
140, Blue Ridge Ave, Natrona Heights, PA 15065, US
GPS Coordinates
40.613056, -79.727500
Directions
Community SubmittedDirections 1. Head to Natrona Heights in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. 2. Make your way to **Argonne Road**, which runs along the hillside above the town of Natrona and the former mill site along the Allegheny River. 3. The spring is located near **140 Blue Ridge Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA 15065**. 4. Look for the spring on Argonne Road above Natrona — it sits on the elevated terrain overlooking the river valley and the old mill area below.
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Tips
Bring empty jugs or bottles to fill up.
Accessible by road — pull off carefully.
Safety Info
Always test or filter water from natural springs before drinking. Water quality can change seasonally.
Bring your own containers. A portable water filter like a LifeStraw is recommended.
Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.