True Blessing Spring, Monson, Massachusetts

## Overview True Blessing Spring is a beloved natural spring located along High Street in Monson, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. Known for its extraordinary water quality and impressively strong flow, this spring has served as a vital water source for local residents for generations. The spring is well maintained and accessible around the clock, 365 days a year. The name "True Blessing" was coined by a local contributor who felt it captured the spring's significance to the community. According to local accounts, the spring became especially important after a chemical contamination incident affected the town's water supply decades ago. The Omega Metal Processing facility in Monson was linked to environmental contamination in the area, and the incident reportedly drove many residents back to natural spring water as their primary drinking source. The spring has been considered a blessing to the community ever since — a reliable, high-flow source of naturally sourced water when the municipal supply could not be trusted. More information about the contamination history can be found in the [Wikipedia article on Omega Metal Processing](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_Metal_Processing). Visitors have reported that the water tastes exceptionally clean, and the spring's mammoth flow rate means it runs strong year-round. The site is well kept by those who use and care for it. ## Directions 1. Navigate to **64 High Street, Monson, MA** — this is the nearest address and the location of a smaller seepage spring along the road. 2. From 64 High Street, continue driving **uphill** along High Street. 3. After approximately **500 feet**, look for a **pull-off spot on the opposite (left) side of the road** where you can safely park your car. 4. From the pull-off, follow a short path off the road to reach the spring. **Note:** The spring is difficult to spot from the road, so keep an eye out for the pull-off area and the trailhead. The GPS coordinates (42.108826, -72.327118) can help guide you to the general area. ## What to Expect True Blessing Spring features a remarkably strong, consistent flow — described by visitors as "mammoth." The spring site is well maintained, suggesting regular community stewardship. A short path leads from the roadside pull-off to the spring itself, so expect a brief, easy walk from your vehicle. The surrounding area along High Street is wooded and hilly, typical of the rural landscape of western Massachusetts. Because the spring is set back from the road and not easily visible while driving, first-time visitors should watch carefully for the pull-off area on the uphill side of the road past 64 High Street. The spring is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round. There are no posted hours or access restrictions. Visitors often bring containers to collect water. While the water has historically been used as a drinking water source and is widely praised by locals, no official water quality testing data is currently available — those with concerns may wish to have the water independently tested or treat it before consumption. Also of note: a smaller seepage spring exists near 64 High Street at the base of the hill, which can serve as a landmark to confirm you're on the right stretch of road.