Nuttal Spring, Provo, UT 84606

## Overview Nuttall Spring is a historic public drinking spring located within Bicentennial Park in Provo, Utah. The spring takes its name from the Nuttall family, who once owned the land that now makes up the park. During the family's tenure, the spring served as a vital water source — supplying water for their garden, prized gladiolus flowers, orchards, pastures, and livestock. Any excess water drained into a nearby brook, which still flows through the park today. The spring continues to feed surface water through a portion of the park's constructed wetland, making it both a historical and ecological feature of the landscape. A TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) meter reading of 243 ppm has been reported at the spring. For context, TDS readings under 300 ppm are generally considered "excellent" by the World Health Organization's guidelines for drinking water palatability, so this reading falls well within a normal and pleasant range for a natural spring. That said, water quality can vary over time, and visitors should be aware that no independent lab testing has been confirmed for this source. ## Directions 1. Navigate to **Bicentennial Park** in Provo, Utah. The nearest address is **1510 E 1440 S, Provo, UT 84606**. 2. GPS coordinates: **40.214095, -111.630672**. 3. Once at the park, follow the nature walk trail — it will lead you to the spring. 4. The spring is accessible year-round. ## What to Expect Bicentennial Park offers a pleasant nature walk that leads visitors to Nuttall Spring. The setting is a mix of constructed wetland and natural brook, giving the area a peaceful, green character. The original brook that once carried overflow from the Nuttall family's spring is still present, adding to the park's charm. The spring feeds into the park's wetland system, so you'll see water flowing through a managed natural area. The surrounding park is well-suited for a casual stroll, and the spring itself is a year-round feature — accessible even during colder months. Visitors have noted that the spring is clearly marked and relatively easy to find along the nature trail. Historically, this water was used for agriculture and household purposes by the Nuttall family, and the spring has been reported to produce water with a TDS reading of around 243 ppm — a level that many spring enthusiasts consider quite good. However, as with any natural water source, conditions can change, and no guarantees about current water safety should be assumed.