Springvale Spring

## Overview Springvale Spring is a historic public drinking spring located in the heart of Springvale, a village within the town of Sanford in York County, Maine. Situated near 21 Butler Street, this spring is part of the community's deep connection to its natural water sources — in fact, the village of Springvale itself takes its name from the natural springs found in the area. The spring has been a valued local resource for generations, though in recent years it has fallen into disuse and is in need of restoration. A campaign covered by the *Maine Sunday Telegram* highlighted efforts to revive the spring, with the primary requirement being sufficient funding to conduct ongoing water quality monitoring. The goal of the restoration effort is to bring the spring back into public use and to provide timely notifications whenever water quality does not meet established standards. As of the most recent reports, the spring is not currently active as a monitored public drinking water source. Visitors interested in the spring's history or in supporting restoration efforts are encouraged to visit the site and connect with local advocates. ## Directions 1. From downtown Sanford, head south on Main Street (Route 109) toward Springvale. 2. Continue into Springvale village and turn onto Butler Street. 3. The spring is located near **21 Butler Street, Springvale, ME 04083**. 4. GPS coordinates: **43.465035, -70.795168**. Parking may be limited to street-side options along Butler Street. The spring site is in a residential area and is easily accessible on foot. ## What to Expect Springvale Spring is located in a quiet, walkable neighborhood in the village of Springvale. The site reflects the area's long history of utilizing natural spring water, though the spring is currently in a state that requires restoration before it can reliably serve as a public water source again. Because the spring is not currently subject to regular water quality monitoring, visitors should be aware that the water has **not been verified as safe for drinking** at this time. Historically, the spring was used as a community drinking water source, but restoration and testing are needed before that tradition can safely resume. The surrounding village of Springvale offers a charming New England atmosphere, with local shops and eateries nearby. The Mousam River runs through the area, and there are several parks and trails in the greater Sanford-Springvale region worth exploring while you're in the area.