About This Spring
## Overview Troy Springs is a city-maintained public drinking spring located on Spring Avenue in Troy, New York, within Rensselaer County. Tucked into an urban neighborhood, this improved spring offers a convenient and charming spot for locals and visitors to collect fresh water. The spring flows through four parallel steel pipes set into a block wall, with the water draining over a heavy grate below. The flow rate has been observed at approximately 0.5 gallons per minute, so filling larger containers will require some patience. The spring has historically been used as a drinking water source by area residents, and the City of Troy appears to maintain the site for public use. Its location on a quiet residential street gives it a neighborhood-gem quality that many spring seekers appreciate. ## Directions 1. Head to **58 Spring Avenue, Troy, NY 12180**. 2. The spring is located directly off Spring Avenue, with a paved parking space right next to the site. 3. A short sidewalk leads from the parking area to the spring itself. 4. GPS coordinates: **42.7168, -73.6787** ## What to Expect The spring setup is simple and functional. Four parallel steel pipes protrude from a block retaining wall, each delivering a steady but gentle stream of water. The pipes sit relatively low to the wall, so fitting five-gallon jugs underneath them can be difficult — bring smaller containers or a jug with a wide mouth and a funnel for easier filling. The surrounding area is well-kept. A paved parking space sits just steps from the spring, and a short sidewalk provides easy, accessible passage to the water. There's even a bench positioned facing the spring — a nice touch for sitting and relaxing while your containers fill or simply enjoying the sound of flowing water. Because this is a city-maintained site in an urban setting, access is straightforward year-round, though winter visitors should be mindful of potential ice buildup around the drainage grate and walkway. The spring appears to flow continuously, but seasonal variations in flow rate are always possible.
Getting There
Address
58, Spring Ave, Troy, NY 12180, US
GPS Coordinates
42.716800, -73.678700
Directions
Community SubmittedDirections 1. Head to **58 Spring Avenue, Troy, NY 12180**. 2. The spring is located directly off Spring Avenue, with a paved parking space right next to the site. 3. A short sidewalk leads from the parking area to the spring itself. 4.
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Tips
Bring empty jugs or bottles to fill up.
Water flows from a pipe or spout.
Parking available nearby.
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.