Springs of the Aucilla, Coastal,

and Waccasassa Basins in Florida

January 2000

Suwannee River Water Management District

Department of Water Resources

9225 County Road 49

Live Oak, Florida 32060

(904) 362-1001

FL Toll Free (800) 226-1066

www.srwmd.state.fl.us

 WR00-03
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Springs of the Aucilla, Coastal, and Waccasassa Basins in Florida

By:

David Hornsby, Water Quality Analyst

Ron Ceryak, Hydrogeologist

Photography by David Hornsby

SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

GOVERNING BOARD

John D. Carver, Chairman

M. Howell Waring, Vice Chairman

Suzanne Colson, Secretary/Treasurer

Kelby Andrews

C. Linden Davidson

Don R. Everett, Jr.

Maceo Howell. Jr.

David Pope

Sylvia J. Tatum

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jerry A. Scarborough

ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

David W. Fisk

DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

Kirk B. Webster
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Acknowledgements

Over 27 years ago, the “Springs of Florida,” a classic reference on springs by Jack

Rosenau, was published. This publication attempts to honor the quality and spirit

of that publication by bringing together information on the springs of the Aucilla

River, Coastal, and Waccasassa River Basins that will be of interest to scientists

and those who simply enjoy the beauty and mystique of springs.

We would like to express our appreciation to several people who helped make this

report a reality: Suzanne Richardson for her editing assistance; Cindy Boyette for

creation of the location maps and for her assistance in field locating the springs;

and Donald Monroe for his assistance in field locating the springs.

This report was funded under the Suwannee River Water Management District’s

Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program.
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements ii

List of Tables iv

List of Figures iv

Introduction 1

Survey Area 2

Classification System 2

Spring Numbering Convention 2

Report Format 3

Physical and Chemical Parameters Presented 4

Hydrogeology 5

Characteristics of Springs 6

Protection of Ground Water 7

Spring Summaries 7

Summary 7

References 10

Aucilla River Spring 11

Taylor County 12

Coastal Springs 14

Levy County 15

Taylor County 17

Econfina River Spring 25

Taylor County 26

Fenholloway River Springs 28

Taylor County 29

Steinhatchee River Springs 34

Dixie County 35

Lafayette County 38

Taylor County 40

Waccasassa River Springs 45

Levy County 46

Wacissa River Springs 49

Jefferson County 50

Appendix A - Historical Data for Aucilla River Spring 61

Appendix B - Historical Data for Coastal Springs 62

Appendix C - Historical Data for Fenholloway River Springs 63

Appendix D - Historical Data for Steinhatchee River Springs 64

Appendix E - Historical Data for Waccasassa River Springs 65

Appendix F - Historical Data for Wacissa River Springs 66
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List of Tables

Table 1. First-magnitude Springs in the Suwannee River Basin 1

Table 2. Magnitude Classification System for Springs 2

Table 3. Spring Summary by County 8

Table 4. Spring Summary by Basin 9

List of Figures

Figure 1. Springs of the Aucilla, Coastal and Waccasassa Basins 3

Figure 2. Advanced Karst Development 7

Terms

cfs cubic feet per second

mgd million gallons per day

mg L-1 milligrams per liter

SWIM Surface Water Improvement and Management

SRWMD Suwannee River Water Management District

USGS United States Geological Survey

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

H2S hydrogen sulfide

est. Estimated

Boil Water movement on the surface caused by a spring

discharge

Pool area A small natural body of water around a spring

Spring A place where ground water flows naturally from rock or soil

onto the land or into a surfacewater body

Run The watercourse that emanates from a spring

NO3-N Nitrate-nitrogen

Head spring The source, beginning or upper part of a spring-fed stream

Conversion

1 cfs = 0.64 mgd

°C = 0.556 x (°F - 32)
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Introduction

Springs are valuable natural and scenic resources that have played an important

role in North Florida‘s history. Native Indians located their villages near springs

and many springs were used by 19th century Floridians as a source of drinking

water, as well as a place to take a cool swim in the summer. Some spring runs

were modified to funnel the water through channels to power mills. Early in the

1900’s, resorts were developed around sulfur springs due to the perceived

medicinal effects of bathing in these springs. Today, springs in the region

continue to attract visitors who enjoy their beauty and recreational opportunities.

In spite of the historical importance of springs to the early residents of North

Central Florida, only in recent times has the full geographic scope of the springs

come to light. Much of the data in this report was collected from a survey of

springs conducted by the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD)

during 1999. As late as 1995, only ten first-magnitude springs had been reported

for the Suwannee River Water Management District in scientific publications

(Spechler and Schiffer, 1995). From a survey completed by the SRWMD in

1998, eighteen first-magnitude springs were located in the Suwannee River

Basin (Hornsby and Ceryak, 1998) [Table 1]. This 1999 survey, confirmed three

additional first-magnitude springs (Table 1). Of the 56 springs in this report, 32

were previously unreported. These “new” springs were found by carefully field

surveying the rivers and tidal areas.

Table 1. First-magnitude Springs in the SRWMD.

Name County Discharge (cfs)

Alapaha Rise* Hamilton 608

Ichetucknee Group* Columbia 360

Holton Spring* Hamilton 243

Manatee Spring* Levy 178

Troy Spring* Lafayette 152

Hornsby Spring* Alachua 148

Falmouth Spring* Suwannee 145

Fannin Springs* Levy 113

Wacissa Group* Jefferson 388

Blue Spring* Madison 106

ALA112971+ Alachua 406

Blue Hole+ Columbia 106

Columbia+ Columbia 306

COL61981+ Columbia 150

July+ Columbia 117

Santa Fe Rise+ Columbia 442

GIL1012973+ Gilchrist 370

Blue+ Lafayette 162

Lime Run Sink+ Suwannee 173

Wacissa Jefferson 200

Steinhatchee Rise Taylor 350

Nutall Rise Taylor 400

 * Cataloged in Ferguson, et al., 1947, Rosenau, et al., 1977 or Spechler and Schiffer, 1995.

 + Cataloged in Hornsby and Ceryak, 1998.
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The objectives of this survey were to identify as many riverine and coastal

springs as possible in the survey area and to assess the water quality for general

field parameters and nitrate nitrogen (NO3-N) concentrations.

Survey Area

The survey area included the Aucilla River, Coastal Rivers (Econfina,

Fenholloway, and Steinhatchee Rivers) and Waccasassa River Basins (Figure

1).

Classification System

Springs are classified in this report using a discharge rating system devised by

the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 1927. The system relates the

discharge to a range of magnitudes (Table 2). Discharge is measured in cubic

feet per second (cfs) and is reported in millions of gallons per day (mgd).

Table 2. Magnitude Classification System for Springs.

Magnitude Average Flow

1 100 cfs or more (64 mgd)

2 10 - 100 cfs (6.4-64 mgd)

3 1 - 10 cfs (0.64-6.4 mgd)

4 0.1 - 1 cfs (0.064-0.64 mgd)

Spring Numbering Convention

A spring is considered to be cataloged if it has been cited in the “Springs of

Florida” 1947 edition or 1973 edition. This survey identified a large number of

uncataloged springs. The following numbering convention was used to identify

the uncataloged springs. The identification number was derived by taking the

first three letters of the county in which the spring was located, the date on which

the spring was located, and a numeric sequence number for the order in which

the spring was located on that day; for example, TAY616991 corresponds to:

Taylor County, June 16, 1999, spring number 1.
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Figure 1. Springs of the Aucilla, Coastal, and Waccasassa Basins.

Report Format

Each spring surveyed has an information sheet, which has the following:

Spring Name or identification numbers

Spring Photo

Site Description

Information Section

Other name(s) [if available]

Latitude and longitude

River basin

County

Historical data (printed in appendices)

Data Section (measured parameters)

Comment Section (as needed)
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Physical and Chemical Parameters Presented

Specific Conductance (Sp. Conductance)

Conductivity is a measure of water’s ability to conduct electrical current.

Conductivity is measured in units of micromhos cm-1 (μmhos cm-1); is related to

the amount of dissolved salts (ions) in the water; and is determined by using

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) method 120.1. The SRWMD’s surface

waters, with generally low concentrations of dissolved salts, have lower

conductivity. Ground water from the Floridan aquifer system has relatively high

concentrations of dissolved salts. As ground water enters the rivers via springs

and seeps, the conductivity of the river increases.

pH

pH is the negative log of the activity of hydronium ion, which is a measure of the

acidity or alkalinity of water. The pH is determined by using EPA method 150.1.

The pH scale is 0 to 6.99 acidic, 7 neutral, and 7.01 to 14 basic. Aquatic life is

greatly affected when the pH is below 3 or above 11.

Ground waters are generally basic (i.e., pH greater than 7) due to dissolution of

the calcium carbonate from the carbonate rock in the Floridan aquifer system. In

a natural system, pH rarely goes below 3 or above 11.

Temperature

Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness measured on the Celsius (°C)

scale and was determined by using EPA method 170.1.

The mean water temperature for ground water (spring water) is 22.2 °C, which is

an approximation of the mean air temperature of the region.

Nitrate-Nitrogen (Nitrate plus Nitrite-Nitrogen [NO3+NO2-N])

Nitrate-nitrogen is a nutrient required by aquatic organisms for growth and

reproduction. Concentration of nitrates is expressed as milligrams of nitrogen

per liter of water (mg of NO3-N L-1) and was determined by using EPA method

353.3. High concentrations of nitrates may create an imbalance in a natural

surfacewater system, causing algal blooms or other adverse effects. Nitratenitrogen concentrations that exceed the drinking water standard (10 mg of

NO3-N L-1) can result in methemoglobinemia or “blue baby” syndrome in infants.

Discharge

Discharge is the measurement of the volume of water flowing past a point.

Discharge is determined by multiplying the velocity of the water that passes a

point by the cross-sectional area of the flowing water at that point. Discharge is

measured in units of cubic feet per second (cfs).
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Discharge measurements were conducted using either a Price-AA or pygmy

current meter (vertical axis meters) or a Global Water velocity meter.

Vertical axis meter measurements were conducted as described in the USGS

Techniques of Water Resources Investigations by Buchanon and Somers (1969).

The measurements were conducted for velocities greater than or equal to 0.20

feet per second for the predominant number of sections in a measurement cross

section. Water depth in the cross section was predominantly greater than 1.5

feet for AA meters and between 0.3 and 1.5 feet for pygmy measurements.

Vertical-axis meter discharge measurements were conducted such that, as a

general rule, no partial section contains more than 5 percent of the flow in the

stream. The two-point method was used for velocity measurement in each

partial section for water depths equal to or exceeding 2.5 feet. Otherwise, the

six-tenths or the three-point methods was employed as appropriate to the

instrument capabilities, velocity profile characteristics, and the partial section

depth. Partial section values were then summed for a discharge total for the

cross section. Measurements conducted in this manner have an estimated

accuracy range of ± 5 to 15 percent of actual discharge.

For the velocity meter, a comparable technique was employed in that partial

sections were measured. To obtain average velocities in the partial sections, the

meter was raised and lowered (4 times) in the partial section. Partial section

values were then summed for a discharge total for the cross section.

Measurements conducted in this manner have an estimated accuracy range of

±15 percent of actual discharge.

Hydrogeology

Three different aquifer systems exist in the SRWMD: the Floridan aquifer

system, the intermediate aquifer system, and multiple surficial aquifer systems.

The carbonate Floridan aquifer system is the deepest and exists everywhere

beneath the SRWMD. In the northeast portion of the SRWMD, the intermediate

aquifers exist within units of the Hawthorn Formation (above the Floridan). A

third aquifer, the surficial aquifer, exists at land surface in sand that overlies

portions of the intermediate aquifer and Floridan aquifer system.

A massive, thick sequence of carbonate rock underlies the entire SRWMD and

constitutes the Floridan aquifer system. The majority of the rock is limestone,

which is calcium carbonate. The remaining rock is dolomite, which is calciummagnesium carbonate. Dolomite is basically harder than limestone, but has

similar hydrogeologic properties. Unconsolidated material (sand or clay) usually

overlies the Floridan aquifer system. However, once the carbonate rock is

encountered in the subsurface, it is rare to find sand or clay (except in sinkhole

fill). The carbonates of the Tertiary period are up to 2,500 feet thick in the

SRWMD and are saturated with water. The potable portion of this aquifer

generally ranges between 250 and 1,200 feet below land surface.
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The Floridan aquifer system extends throughout peninsular Florida and the

southern portions of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. It generally

underlies all of the Southeastern Coastal Plain and partially extends under the

Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico (Miller, 1986).

At the zenith of the last ice age (approximately 13,000 years ago), sea level was

nearly 300 feet below its present altitude. It was from that time to the present

that this regional aquifer system filled up with fresh water. As rain water

recharges the aquifer system, the carbon dioxide in the rain water creates

carbonic acid. This weak acid in the rain water dissolves the limestone and

creates cavities and caverns in the aquifer. This results in a type of land form

known as karst. A karst region typically lacks well developed surface drainage

and has many sinkholes and springs. Also, a high percentage of rainfall will

recharge directly into the aquifer in a karst region.

The Floridan aquifer system is the water source for all of the springs in this

report, as well as the major source of drinking water in North Central Florida.

Characteristics of Springs

There are two main physiographic regions in the SRWMD: the Northern

Highlands and the Gulf Coastal Lowlands. As a river descends from the

Highlands in the northeast, it cuts through the confining sediments that overlie

the Floridan aquifer system. Springs can occur in the SRWMD whenever the

potentiometric surface of the aquifer extends above land surface and there is an

opening for the water to escape through. Once in the Lowlands, the rivers have

eroded down into the limestone of the Floridan aquifer system. For a spring to

flow, there must be a conduit and cavity system for the water to gather in and

flow through; and the water level in the aquifer must be higher than the water

level in the river. A large quantity of ground water seeps into the river via the

banks, riverbed, and springs. The advanced karst development in the river

corridors exhibits well developed underground drainage. The overburden has

collapsed into sinkholes, caves have formed, and a portion of ground water flows

through well developed conduits. Springs are the outflow from the conduits

(Figure 2).
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Figure 2. Advance Karst Development (Lane,1994).

Protection of Ground Water

Springs are indicators of the overall quality of the ground water of the region that

contributes to their flow. The activities of humans on the land surface can greatly

affect the quality and quantity of ground water. Pollutants generated by human

activities can move into the ground water. For example, sinkholes are often

referred to as go-away holes and are used for the disposal of unwanted items

that can pollute the drinking water.

Spring Summaries

The distribution of springs by county is shown in Table 3. Each county has a

listing of the total number of springs, number of previously cataloged springs,

number of first, second, third, and fourth magnitude springs, total flow in cfs and

mgd, nitrate-nitrogen concentration range, and the number of springs in each

river basin. The distribution of springs between river basins is given in Table 4.

Each river basin has a listing of the total number of springs, number of previously

cataloged springs, number of first, second, third, and fourth magnitude springs,

total flow in cfs and mgd, and nitrate-nitrogen concentration range.

Summary

There were 56 springs identified in this survey and 24 were previously cataloged.

There are 3 first-magnitude, 29 second-magnitude, 17 third-magnitude, 4 fourthmagnitude, and 3 springs were not visited due to lack of access. The nitrate-
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nitrogen concentrations ranged from <0.01 to 0.65 mg L-1. The springs discharge

a combined estimated total of 1730.27 cfs or 1107.38 mgd.

Table 3. Spring Summary by County.

County Dixie Jefferson Lafayette Levy Taylor

Total Number 4 16 2 4 30*

Previously

Cataloged

0 11 2 2 9

Magnitude

1st 1 2

2nd 1 13 2 13

3rd 3 2 2 10

4th 2 2

Total Flow (cfs) 49.78 532.42 1 53.19 1093.88

Total Flow (mgd) 31.86 340.74 0.64 34.04 700.1

Range

Nitrate-N (mg L-1)

0.09 to

0.26

<0.01 to

0.39

<0.02 to

0.06

<0.02 to

0.65

<0.02 to

0.38

Basin

Aucilla 1

Coastal 1 12

Econfina 1

Fenholloway 9

Steinhatchee 4 2 7

Waccasassa 3

Wacissa 16

* Three springs were not field-visited due to limited access.
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Table 4. Spring Summary by Basin.

Basin Aucilla Coastal Econfina Fenholloway Steinhatchee Waccasassa Wacissa

Total Number 1 13 1 9* 13 3 16

Previously

cataloged

4 5 2 2 11

Magnitude

1st 1 1 1

2nd 9 1 1 3 2 13

3rd 4 4 6 12

4th 1 3

Total Flow (cfs) 400 219.72 6 25.93 498.01 48.19 532.42

Total Flow (mgd) 256 140.62 3.84 16.6 318.73 30.84 340.75

Range

Nitrate-N (mg L-1)

0.08 <0.02 to

0.07

<0.02 <0.02 to

0.38

<0.02 to

0.26

0.03 to

0.65

<0.01 to

0.39

* Three springs were not field-visited due to limited access.

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References

Buchanon, Thomas and William Somers (1969). Techniques of WaterResources Investigations of the United States Geological Survey, Book 3

Chapter A8, Discharge Measurements at Gaging Stations, United States

Department of the Interior.

Ferguson, G. E., C. W. Lingham, S. K. Love, and R. O. Vernon. 1947. Springs

of Florida. Florida Geological Survey Bulletin Number 31.

Hornsby, David, and Ron Ceryak, 1998. Springs of the Suwannee River Basin in

Florida; Live Oak, FL, Suwannee River Water Management District, WR99-02.

Lane, Ed, editor, 1994. Florida’s Geological History and Geological Resources:

Florida Geological Survey Special Publication Number 35.

Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, 1983. United States

Environmental Protection Agency: EPA-600 4-79-020.

Miller, James A., 1986. Hydrogeologic Framework of the Floridan Aquifer

System in Florida and in Parts of Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina. U.S.

Geological Survey Professional Paper 1403-B.

Rosenau, Jack C., Glen L. Faulkner, Charles W. Hendry, Jr., and Robert W. Hull.

1977. Springs of Florida. Florida Geological Survey Bulletin Number 31

(revised).

Spechler, Rick M. and Donna M. Schiffer, 1995. Springs of Florida. United

States Geological Survey Fact Sheet FS-151-95.
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Aucilla River Spring
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Taylor County

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

1 Nutall Rise No 13 400 1
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Nutall Rise

The spring is surrounded by private property. The pool area is approximately 300 feet wide and

maximum depth is approximately 20 feet.

Latitude: 30° 09’ 00”

Longitude: 83° 57’ 53”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: Yes

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 229

pH 7.15

Temperature 25.1

Nitrate nitrogen 0.08

Discharge (cfs) 400 est.

Discharge (mgd) 256 est.

Magnitude 1

Date sampled 7/6/99

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Coastal Springs
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Levy County

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

12 LEV97991 No 16 5 3
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LEV97991

The spring is surrounded by posted private property. The spring is the headwaters of Spring

Creek. The pool area is 25 feet wide with a maximum depth of 8 feet.

Latitude: 29° 11’ 30”

Longitude: 82° 59’ 19”

County: Levy

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 1,957

pH 6.93

Temperature 24.64

Nitrate nitrogen <0.02

Discharge (cfs) 5 est.

Discharge (mgd) 3.2 est.

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 9/7/99

Comments:

There is a very pronounced copper-colored staining of the bank and trees surrounding the spring

due to iron deposition from the spring water.

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Taylor County
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Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

2 Big Yes 19 18.42 2

3 Blue Yes 19 10 2

4 Cedar Island Yes 20 15 2

5 Jabo No 20 6.72 2

6 Spring Warrior Yes 21 23.16 2

8 TAY616991 No 21 15 2

9 TAY616992 No 22 33.36 2

10 TAY622991 No 22 50 2

7 TAY819991 No 23 28.95 2

11 Bradley No 23 5.47 3

14 TAY69991 No 24 3.64 3

13 TAY69992 No 24 5 3

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Big

The spring is located in Big Spring Creek Wildlife Management Area. The pool area is

approximately 150 feet wide and maximum depth is approximately 33 feet. The bottom and

exposed limestone are covered with green algae. The water is cloudy due to the dissolved iron.

The run is approximately 5,000 feet long.

Latitude: 29° 58’ 27”

Longitude: 83° 44’ 20”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 616

pH 7.15

Temperature 21.32

Nitrate nitrogen 0.07

Discharge (cfs) 18.42

Discharge (mgd) 11.79

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 6/9/99

Blue

The spring is surrounded by posted private property. The pool area is approximately 40 feet wide

with a maximum depth of 4 feet. Three boils are present in the pool area. There is an H2S odor

associated with the spring water. The run was modified to create a lake in the early 1950’s.

Latitude: 29° 50’ 41”

Longitude: 83° 33’ 28”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: Yes

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance No Sample

pH No Sample

Temperature No Sample

Nitrate nitrogen <0.02

Discharge (cfs) 10 est.

Discharge (mgd) 6.4 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 9/24/99

Comments:

Conductivity, pH, and temperature were not collected to prevent fouling of the probes by H2S in

the water. 
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Cedar Island

The spring is surrounded by private property. The pool area is approximately 150 feet wide and

maximum depth is approximately 7 feet, which varies with tides. The water was slightly cloudy.

Also known As: Sandpiper

Latitude: 29° 48’ 57”

Longitude: 83° 35’ 01”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 23,970

pH 6.86

Temperature 25.30

Nitrate nitrogen <0.02

Discharge (cfs) 15 est.

Discharge (mgd) 9.6 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 6/22/99

Jabo

The spring is surrounded by private property and the property is posted. The spring forms two

pool areas each approximately 200 feet wide with a maximum depth of 4 feet.

Latitude: 29° 52’ 56”

Longitude: 83° 37’ 21”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 256

pH 7.09

Temperature 24.09

Nitrate nitrogen <0.02

Discharge (cfs) 10.5

Discharge (mgd) 6.72

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 6/22/99
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Spring Warrior

The spring is surrounded by private property and the property is posted. The headspring was not

located due to lack of access. The spring forms the head waters of Spring Warrior creek.

Latitude: 29° 56’ 04”

Longitude: 83° 36’ 41”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 355

pH 7.02

Temperature 22.19

Nitrate nitrogen <0.02

Discharge (cfs) 23.16

Discharge (mgd) 14.82

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 7/6/99

Comments:

There is a very pronounced copper-colored staining of the bank and trees surrounding the spring

due to iron deposition from the spring water.

TAY616991

The spring is located approximately 300 feet southwest of the mouth of Spring Warrior creek in

the Gulf of Mexico. There is a boil approximately 3 feet in diameter associated with this spring.

Latitude: 29° 55’ 09”

Longitude: 83° 40’ 56”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 12,641

pH 6.95

Temperature 21.34

Nitrate nitrogen <0.02

Discharge (cfs) 15 est.

Discharge (mgd) 9.6 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 6/16/99

 
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TAY616992

The spring is surrounded by private property and the property is posted. The spring is a tributary

of Little Spring Creek.

Latitude: 29° 54’ 43”

Longitude: 83° 39’ 05”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 413

pH 6.40

Temperature 21.06

Nitrate nitrogen 0.07

Discharge (cfs) 33.36

Discharge (mgd) 21.35

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 6/16/99

Comments:

There is a very pronounced copper-colored staining of the bank and trees surrounding the spring

due to iron deposition from the spring water.

TAY622991

The spring is surrounded by private property and the property is posted. There are two spring

vents associated with this spring system. The upper spring had a discharge of 11.29 cfs. The

combined discharge was an estimated 50 cfs. There is a boil associated with the upper spring

which is approximately 2 feet in diameter.

Latitude: 29° 52’ 24”

Longitude: 83° 37’ 32”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 372

pH 7.11

Temperature 21.28

Nitrate nitrogen <0.02

Discharge (cfs) 50 est.

Discharge (mgd) 32 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 6/22/99

 
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TAY819991

The spring is surrounded by private property and the property is posted. The spring is a tributary

of Sweet Water Creek. A boil is present that is approximately 4 feet in diameter. The pool area is

approximately 60 feet wide with a maximum depth of 3 feet.

As Known As: Jug Island

Latitude: 29° 50’ 47”

Longitude: 83° 36’ 33”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 452

pH 7.12

Temperature 22.26

Nitrate nitrogen 0.03

Discharge (cfs) 28.95

Discharge (mgd) 18.53

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 8/19/99

Comments:

There is a very pronounced copper-colored staining of the bank and trees surrounding the spring

due to iron deposition from the spring water.

Bradley

A public park surrounds the spring. The pool has been enclosed in the past for bathing. There is

an H2S odor associated with the spring water.

Latitude: 29° 42’ 00”

Longitude: 83° 24’ 40”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance No Sample

pH No Sample

Temperature No Sample

Nitrate nitrogen 0.02

Discharge (cfs) 5.47

Discharge (mgd) 3.50

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 6/22/99

 

Comments:

Conductivity, pH, and temperature were not collected to prevent fouling of the probes by H2S in

the water.
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TAY69991

The spring is located in a tidal salt marsh near Big Spring creek. A boil is present that is

approximately 2.5 feet in diameter.

Latitude: 29° 58’ 11”

Longitude: 83° 44’ 43”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 23,699

pH 6.99

Temperature 22.67

Nitrate nitrogen 0.06

Discharge (cfs) 5 est.

Discharge (mgd) 3.2 est.

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 6/9/99

TAY69992

The spring is located in a tidal salt marsh near Big Spring creek.

Latitude: 29° 58’ 14”

Longitude: 83° 44’ 47”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 8,754

pH 7.44

Temperature 21.87

Nitrate nitrogen 0.05

Discharge (cfs) 3.64

Discharge (mgd) 2.33

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 6/22/99

 
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Econfina River Spring
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Taylor County

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

15 TAY730991 No 27 6 2
27

TAY730991

Spring flow is from a fracture approximately 4 feet long in the riverbed. SRWMD lands are

adjacent to the spring. A boil is present with a diameter of 4 feet.

Latitude: 30° 09’ 12”

Longitude: 83° 51’ 20”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 393

pH 7.24

Temperature 23.67

Nitrate nitrogen <0.02

Discharge (cfs) 6 est.

Discharge (mgd) 3.84 est.

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 7/30/99

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Fenholloway River Springs
29

Taylor County

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

16 Woods Creek Rise No 30 16.55 2

17 Folsom No 30 2 3

20 Waldo Yes 31 3.17 3

19 TAY924991 No 31 1 3

18 TAY924993 No 32 3 3

21 Hampton Yes 32 0.213 4

22 Camp Ground Yes 33

23 Carlton Yes 33

24 Ewing Yes 33
30

Woods Creek Rise

The spring is surrounded by private property. The pool area is approximately 75 feet wide with a

maximum depth of 8 feet. The run is filled with green filamentous algae.

Latitude: 30° 07’ 26”

Longitude: 83° 37’ 27”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 351

pH 7.10

Temperature 22.07

Nitrate nitrogen 0.38

Discharge (cfs) 16.55

Discharge (mgd) 10.59

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 8/7/99

Folsom

A public park surrounds the spring. The pool area receives stormwater input and is closed to

swimming. The pool area and run was covered with duckweed and filamentous algae.

Latitude: 30° 06’ 49”

Longitude: 83° 34’ 41”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 313

pH 6.73

Temperature 22.22

Nitrate nitrogen <0.02

Discharge (cfs) 2 est.

Discharge (mgd) 1.28 est.

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 9/24/99

 
31

Waldo

The spring is located in a public park. The pool area is approximately 75 feet wide and was

covered with duckweed. The run is approximately 100 feet long.

Latitude: 30° 02’ 56”

Longitude: 83° 37’ 47”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: Yes

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 360

pH 7.65

Temperature 22.34

Nitrate nitrogen 0.06

Discharge (cfs) 3.17

Discharge (mgd) 2.03

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 6/15/99

Comments:

There is a very pronounced copper-colored staining of the bank and trees surrounding the spring

due to iron deposition from the spring water.

TAY924991

The spring is surrounded by private property. The pool area water level was raised by 1 to 1.5

feet due to a beaver dam across the run.

Latitude: 30° 06’ 29”

Longitude: 83° 37’ 38”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance No Sample

pH No Sample

Temperature No Sample

Nitrate nitrogen 0.03

Discharge (cfs) 1 est.

Discharge (mgd) 0.64 est.

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 9/24/99

 
32

TAY924993

The spring is located in the bed of Spring Creek. There are two boils associated with this spring.

The creek channel around the spring is filled with hydrilla.

Latitude: 30° 06’ 29”

Longitude: 83° 37’ 41”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance No Sample

pH No Sample

Temperature No Sample

Nitrate nitrogen 0.26

Discharge (cfs) 3 est.

Discharge (mgd) 1.92 est.

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 9/24/99

Comments:

Conductivity, pH, and temperature were not collected to prevent fouling of the probes by H2S in

the water.

Hampton

The spring is located on the bank of Spring Creek. There is a strong H2S odor associated with

the water. The area around the spring was developed into a hotel and resort and was

surrounded by concrete to create a swimming pool and bathing area.

Latitude: 30° 04’ 53”

Longitude: 83° 39’ 46”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: Yes

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance No Sample

pH No Sample

Temperature No Sample

Nitrate nitrogen <0.02

Discharge (cfs) 0.213

Discharge (mgd) 0.136

Magnitude 4

Date sampled 6/9/99

 

Comments:

Conductivity, pH, and temperature were not collected to prevent fouling of the probes by H2S in

the water.
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Other Known Springs

Spring Latitude Longitude Historical Data

Carlton 30° 03’ 29” 83° 35’ 15” Yes

Camp Ground 30° 04’ 03” 83° 33’ 14” No

Ewing 30° 04’ 26” 83° 39’ 57” No

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Steinhatchee River Springs
35

Dixie County

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

25 DIX625993 No 36 35.35 2

28 DIX625991 No 36 6.74 3

27 DIX625992 No 37 1 3

26 DIX625994 No 37 6.69 3
36

DIX625993

The spring flows from the base of a lime rock outcrop. The spring water has a yellowish-brown

color.

Latitude: 29° 40’ 37”

Longitude: 83° 21’ 38”

County: Dixie

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 13,757

pH 7.12

Temperature 25.58

Nitrate nitrogen 0.17

Discharge (cfs) 35.35

Discharge (mgd) 22.62

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 6/25/99

DIX625991

SRWMD lands surround the spring system, which consist of a series of spring vents. The run is

approximately 4,000 feet long.

Latitude: 29° 43’ 36”

Longitude: 83° 20’ 40”

County: Dixie

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 1,354

pH 7.30

Temperature 25.0

Nitrate nitrogen 0.09

Discharge (cfs) 6.74

Discharge (mgd) 4.31

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 6/25/99

 
37

DIX625992

Public lands surround the spring. There is an H2S odor associated with spring water.

Latitude: 29° 43’ 08”

Longitude: 83° 20’ 46”

County: Dixie

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance No Sample

pH No Sample

Temperature No Sample

Nitrate nitrogen 0.17

Discharge (cfs) 1 est.

Discharge (mgd) 0.64 est.

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 6/25/99

Comments:

Conductivity, pH, and temperature were not collected to prevent fouling of the probes by H2S in

the water.

DIX625994

Private property surrounds the spring. The run is approximately 60 feet long. The spring flows

from the base of a lime rock outcrop.

Latitude: 29° 40’ 33”

Longitude: 83° 21’ 50”

County: Dixie

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 8,030

pH 7.31

Temperature 24.5

Nitrate nitrogen 0.26

Discharge (cfs) 6.69

Discharge (mgd) 4.28

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 6/25/99

 

Comments:

Pieces of pottery jars were found in the spring run. The spring was apparently used for a source

of water in the past.
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Lafayette County

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

30 Steinhatchee Yes 38 0.5 4

29 Iron Yes 38 0.5 4
39

Steinhatchee

The spring is located in a public park. The spring has been enclosed to create a bathing pool.

There is a strong H2S odor associated with the spring water.

Latitude: 29° 50’ 28”

Longitude: 83° 18’ 29”

County: Lafayette

Historic Data: Yes

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 793

pH 6.94

Temperature 20.2

Nitrate nitrogen 0.06

Discharge (cfs) 0.5 est.

Discharge (mgd) 0.32 est.

Magnitude 4

Date sampled 4/12/99

Iron

The spring flows from the base of the riverbank. A slight H2S odor is associated with the water.

Latitude: 29° 49’ 35”

Longitude: 83° 18’ 28”

County: Dixie

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

 Picture not available.

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance No Sample

pH No Sample

Temperature No Sample

Nitrate nitrogen <0.02

Discharge (cfs) 0.5 est.

Discharge (mgd) 0.32 est.

Magnitude 4

Date sampled 10/12/99

 

Comments:

Conductivity, pH, and temperature were not collected to prevent fouling of the probes by H2S in

the water.
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Taylor County

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

31 Steinhatchee Rise No 41 350 1

33 TAY625993 No 41 15 2

32 TAY76992 No 42 74.98 2

34 Eva No 42 1.72 3

36 TAY625991 No 43 1.33 3

35 TAY76991 No 43 4 3

37 TAY625995 No 44 0.2 4
41

Steinhatchee Rise

SRWMD lands surround the spring. The spring discharges tannic colored water (blackwater).

Latitude: 29° 46’ 12”

Longitude: 83° 19’ 30”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 213

pH 6.71

Temperature 25.5

Nitrate nitrogen 0.03

Discharge (cfs) 350 est.

Discharge (mgd) 224 est.

Magnitude 1

Date sampled 7/6/99

Comments:

This spring is the re-emergence of the Steinhatchee River, which goes underground

approximately 3 miles upgradient of the spring.

TAY625993

The spring flows from a fracture in the riverbed, which is approximately 6 feet long. A boil is

present with a diameter of approximately 3 feet. There is an H2S odor associated with the spring

water.

Latitude: 29° 43’ 53”

Longitude: 83° 20’ 47”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance No Sample

pH No Sample

Temperature No Sample

Nitrate nitrogen <0.02

Discharge (cfs) 15 est.

Discharge (mgd) 9.6 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 6/25/99

 

Comments:

Conductivity, pH, and temperature were not collected to prevent fouling of the probes by H2S in

the water.
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TAY76992

SRWMD lands surround the spring. The pool area is approximately 60 feet wide. The run is

approximately 1,500 feet long.

Latitude: 29° 45’ 41”

Longitude: 83° 20’ 06”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 502

pH 7.12

Temperature 20.92

Nitrate nitrogen <0.02

Discharge (cfs) 74.98

Discharge (mgd) 47.98

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 7/6/99

Comments:

There is a pronounced copper-colored staining of the bank and trees surrounding the spring due

to iron deposition from the spring water. The run has been modified in the past to accommodate

a water powered mill.

Eva

The spring is surrounded by private property. The pool area is lined with concrete and the pool

area is approximately 60 feet wide. A boil is present and the maximum depth is 8 feet. The water

has a greenish color.

Latitude: 29° 40’ 39”

Longitude: 83° 23’ 57”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 563

pH 6.98

Temperature 21.77

Nitrate nitrogen <0.02

Discharge (cfs) 1.72

Discharge (mgd) 1.10

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 6/25/99

 
43

TAY625991

SRWMD lands surround the spring. The run is filled with aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 29° 44’ 38”

Longitude: 83° 20’ 42”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 428

pH 7.15

Temperature 23.77

Nitrate nitrogen 0.02

Discharge (cfs) 1.33

Discharge (mgd) 0.85

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 6/25/99

TAY76991

The spring is surrounded by private property. The pool area is approximately 25 feet wide. A boil

is present with a diameter of 1 foot.

Latitude: 29° 40’ 34”

Longitude: 83° 23’ 07”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 417

pH 6.83

Temperature 21.37

Nitrate nitrogen 0.02

Discharge (cfs) 4 est.

Discharge (mgd) 2.56 est.

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 7/6/99

 
44

TAY625995

The spring flows from a small cave at the base of the riverbank. There is a H2S odor associated

with the spring water.

Latitude: 29° 44’ 02”

Longitude: 83° 20’ 49”

County: Taylor

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance No Sample

pH No Sample

Temperature No Sample

Nitrate nitrogen <0.02

Discharge (cfs) 0.2 est.

Discharge (mgd) 0.13 est.

Magnitude 4

Date sampled 6/25/99

Comments:

Conductivity, pH, and temperature were not collected to prevent fouling of the probes by H2S in

the water.

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Waccasassa River Springs
46

Levy County

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

54 Wekiva Yes 47 26.28 2

55 LEV719991 No 47 15 2

56 Blue Yes 48 6.91 3
47

Wekiva

The spring is surrounded by private property and the property is posted. The spring water has a

bluish color. There are two boils present. The main pool area is approximately 110 feet wide.

The run is approximately 70 feet long.

Latitude: 29° 16’ 42”

Longitude: 82° 39’ 22”

County: Levy

Historic Data: Yes

River Basin: Waccasassa

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 194

pH 7.05

Temperature 22.9

Nitrate nitrogen 0.43

Discharge (cfs) 26.28

Discharge (mgd) 16.82

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 7/30/97

LEV719991

The spring is surrounded by private property and the property is posted. The pool area is

approximately 100 feet wide with a maximum depth of 12 feet. A boil is present with a diameter

of 3 feet. The water has a bluish color.

Latitude: 29° 27’ 03”

Longitude: 82° 41’ 43”

County: Levy

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Waccasassa

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 213

pH 7.03

Temperature 22.38

Nitrate nitrogen 0.03

Discharge (cfs) 15 est.

Discharge (mgd) 9.6 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 7/19/99

 
48

Blue

The spring is located in a county park and an entrance fee is required. The pool area is

approximately 230 feet wide with a maximum depth of 15 feet.

Latitude: 29° 27’ 02”

Longitude: 82° 41’ 55”

County: Levy

Historic Data: Yes

River Basin: Waccasassa

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 216

pH 6.59

Temperature 21.6

Nitrate nitrogen 0.65

Discharge (cfs) 6.91

Discharge (mgd) 4.42

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 9/26/97

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Wacissa River Springs
50

Jefferson County
51

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

38 Wacissa Yes 52 200 1

39 Big Yes 52 44.6 2

40 Blue Yes 53 10 2

41 Buzzer’s Log Yes 53 15 2

42 Cassida Yes 54 44.36 2

43 Garner Yes 54 10 2

44 Horse Head Yes 55 15 2

45 Log Yes 55 50 2

46 Minnow Yes 56 15 2

47 Thomas Yes 56 30 2

51 JEF63991 No 57 10 2

48 JEF63992 No 57 10 2

50 JEF63993 No 58 25 2

49 JEF64991 No 58 40 2

52 Aucilla Yes 59 8.81 3

53 JEF312991 No 59 4.65 3

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Wacissa

A county park surrounds the spring. The pool area is approximately 150 feet wide with a

maximum depth of 14 feet. There are series of three boils associated with this spring. The pool

area of the spring is filled with hydrilla.

Latitude: 30° 20’ 25”

Longitude: 83° 59’ 29”

County: Jefferson

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 281

pH 7.58

Temperature 20.62

Nitrate nitrogen 0.39

Discharge (cfs) 200 est.

Discharge (mgd) 128 est.

Magnitude 1

Date sampled 6/4/99

Big

The spring is surrounded by private property. The pool area is approximately 150 feet wide with

a maximum depth of 31 feet. A boil is present with a diameter of 15 feet. The water has a bluish

color. The spring forms two runs each approximately 450 feet long. The run and shallow areas

of the pool area are filled with hydrilla.

Also Known As: Big Blue

Latitude: 30° 19’ 39”

Longitude: 83° 59’ 05”

County: Jefferson

Historic Data: Yes

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 281

pH 7.35

Temperature 20.15

Nitrate nitrogen 0.17

Discharge (cfs) 44.6

Discharge (mgd) 28.54

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 3/19/99

 
53

Blue

Private land surrounds the spring. The pool area is approximately 60 feet wide with a maximum

depth of 15 feet. A boil is present with a diameter of approximately 2 feet. The run is

approximately 400 feet long. The pool area and run are filled with hydrilla, duckweed, and other

aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 30° 19’ 50”

Longitude: 83° 59’ 20”

County: Jefferson

Historic Data: Yes

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 263

pH 7.79

Temperature 20.30

Nitrate nitrogen 0.26

Discharge (cfs) 10 est.

Discharge (mgd) 6.4 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 3/19/99

Buzzer’s Log

The spring is surrounded by private property. There are two pool areas associated with the

spring system. Each is approximately 12 feet wide with a maximum depth of 5 feet. A boil is

present in each pool area with a diameter of 3 feet. The run is approximately 450 feet long. The

run and pool area are filled with hydrilla.

Latitude: 30° 19’ 49”

Longitude: 83° 59’ 07”

County: Jefferson

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 266

pH 7.79

Temperature 20.41

Nitrate nitrogen 0.25

Discharge (cfs) 15 est.

Discharge (mgd) 9.6 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 3/19/99

 
54

Cassida

Private land surrounds the spring. The pool area is approximately 60 feet wide with a maximum

depth of 29 feet. Two boils are present each with a diameter of approximately 5 feet. The run is

approximately 50 feet long. The pool area and run are filled with hydrilla and other aquatic

weeds.

Latitude: 30° 19’ 57”

Longitude: 83° 59’ 20”

County: Jefferson

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 308

pH 7.57

Temperature 20.53

Nitrate nitrogen 0.28

Discharge (cfs) 44.36

Discharge (mgd) 28.39

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 6/4/99

Garner

The spring is surrounded by private property. The pool area is approximately 50 feet wide with a

maximum depth of 12.5 feet. The run is approximately 800 feet long. The run and pool area are

filled with hydrilla.

Latitude: 30° 19’ 48”

Longitude: 83° 58’ 59”

County: Jefferson

Historic Data: Yes

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 278

pH 7.72

Temperature 20.11

Nitrate nitrogen 0.17

Discharge (cfs) 10 est.

Discharge (mgd) 6.4 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 3/19/99

 
55

Horse Head

The spring is surrounded by private property and the property is posted. The pool area is

approximately 100 feet wide with a maximum depth of 5 feet. A boil is present over a fracture.

The pool area and run are filled with hydrilla, duckweed, and other aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 30° 20’ 40”

Longitude: 83° 59’ 40”

County: Jefferson

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance No Sample

pH No Sample

Temperature No Sample

Nitrate nitrogen 0.25

Discharge (cfs) 15 est.

Discharge (mgd) 9.6 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 3/12/99

Log

The spring flows from a 100-foot long fracture in the bottom of the riverbed. The maximum depth

of the spring is 23 feet and a boil is present.

Latitude: 30° 20’ 25”

Longitude: 83° 59’ 35”

County: Jefferson

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 231

pH 7.55

Temperature 20.23

Nitrate nitrogen 0.35

Discharge (cfs) 50 est.

Discharge (mgd) 32 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 3/19/99

 
56

Minnow

Private land surrounds the spring. The pool area is approximately 45 feet wide with a maximum

depth of 5 feet. A boil is present. The pool area and run are filled with hydrilla and other aquatic

weeds.

Latitude: 30° 19’ 53”

Longitude: 83° 59’ 12”

County: Jefferson

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 317

pH 7.30

Temperature 20.44

Nitrate nitrogen 0.23

Discharge (cfs) 15 est.

Discharge (mgd) 9.6 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 6/3/99

Thomas

The spring flows from a fracture in the bottom of the riverbed. The maximum depth of the spring

is 17 feet. There are two boils present. The riverbed is filled with hydrilla.

Latitude: 30° 20’ 21”

Longitude: 83° 59’ 32”

County: Jefferson

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 211

pH 7.56

Temperature 20.02

Nitrate nitrogen 0.34

Discharge (cfs) 30 est.

Discharge (mgd) 19.2 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 3/19/99

 
57

JEF63991

Private land surrounds the spring. The run is filled with hydrilla and other aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 30° 19’ 29”

Longitude: 83° 59’ 09”

County: Jefferson

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 341

pH 7.21

Temperature 21.03

Nitrate nitrogen 0.17

Discharge (cfs) 10 est.

Discharge (mgd) 6.4 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 6/3/99

JEF63992

Private land surrounds the spring. The run is filled with hydrilla and other aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 30° 19’ 23”

Longitude: 83° 59’ 12”

County: Jefferson

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 345

pH 7.26

Temperature 21.37

Nitrate nitrogen 0.06

Discharge (cfs) 10 est.

Discharge (mgd) 6.4 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 6/3/99

 
58

JEF63993

Private land surrounds the spring. The run is filled with hydrilla and other aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 30° 18’ 08”

Longitude: 83° 59’ 46”

County: Jefferson

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 337

pH 7.21

Temperature 20.33

Nitrate nitrogen 0.13

Discharge (cfs) 25 est.

Discharge (mgd) 16 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 6/3/99

JEF64991

Private land surrounds the spring. The pool area is approximately 75 feet wide. The run is filled

with hydrilla and other aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 30° 20’ 38”

Longitude: 83° 59’ 49”

County: Jefferson

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 314

pH 7.29

Temperature 20.46

Nitrate nitrogen 0.22

Discharge (cfs) 40 est.

Discharge (mgd) 25.6 est.

Magnitude 2

Date sampled 6/4/99

 
59

Aucilla

The spring is located in a county park. The pool area is approximately 40 feet wide with a

maximum depth of 3 feet. There are two boils in the pool area. The run is approximately 120 feet

long and is filled with hydrilla and other aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 30° 20’ 25”

Longitude: 83° 59’ 25”

County: Jefferson

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 284

pH 7.60

Temperature 20.54

Nitrate nitrogen 0.38

Discharge (cfs) 8.81

Discharge (mgd) 5.64

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 6/4/99

JEF312991

Private land surrounds the spring. The spring water is clear with some tannic color. The run

discharges into Horse Head spring.

Latitude: 30° 20’ 41”

Longitude: 83° 59’ 45”

County: Jefferson

Historic Data: No

River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value

Sp. Conductance 274

pH ---

Temperature ---

Nitrate nitrogen <0.01

Discharge (cfs) 4.65

Discharge (mgd) 2.98

Magnitude 3

Date sampled 3/12/99

 
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Appendices

Appendix A – Historical Data for Aucilla River Spring

Appendix B – Historical Data for Coastal Springs

Appendix C – Historical Data for Fenholloway River Springs

Appendix D – Historical Data for Steinhatchee River Springs

Appendix E – Historical Data for Waccasassa River Springs

Appendix F – Historical Data for Wacissa River Springs
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Appendix A – Historical Data for Aucilla River Spring

County Basin Spring Name Date Sampled Sp. Conductance pH Temp (°C) Nitrate as N DischarTaylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 4/14/95 162 7.2 20.9 0.07Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 8/22/95 340 7.25 26 0.04Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 10/11/95 459 7.6 23.1 0.07Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 2/16/96 300 7.3 17.3 0.04Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 4/12/96 111 6.49 15.8 0.02Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 7/19/96 344 6.82 26.9 0.08Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 12/16/94 182 7.49 14.6 0.05Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 10/7/94 72 6.69 22.5 0.02Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 10/10/96 94 6.57 18.6 0.08Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 2/21/97 97 6.54 17 0.02Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 4/14/97 259 6.98 19.3 0.05Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 7/10/97 185 7.03 24.5 0.07Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 10/14/97 333 6.7 23.2 0.06Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 1/15/98 164 7.14 15 0.04Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 5/13/98 295 7.17 23.1 0.1Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 9/14/98 134 6.89 23 <0.01Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 10/20/98 130 6.82 21.9 <0.01Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 1/5/99 321 6.8 13.1 0.15Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 4/12/99 293 7.45 24.4 0.11Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 7/6/99 229 7.15 25.1 0.08
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Appendix B – Historical Data for Coastal Springs

County Basin Spring Name Date Sampled Sp. Conductance pH Temp (°C) Nitrate as N DTaylor Coastal Blue 12/4/75 290 7.7 21.5

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Appendix C – Historical Data for Fenholloway River Springs

County Basin Spring Name Date Sampled Sp. Conductance pH Temp (°C) Nitrate as N DTaylor Fenholloway Carlton 12/5/75 300 7.8 22.5Taylor Fenholloway Carlton 1/30/79 491 7.4 21.2 0.05Taylor Fenholloway Hampton 11/21/23 21.1 Taylor Fenholloway Hampton 1/25/29 Taylor Fenholloway Hampton 7/23/46 1320 6.9 22.8 Taylor Fenholloway Hampton 5/3/56 Taylor Fenholloway Hampton 12/8/60 Taylor Fenholloway Hampton 3/23/72 1120 7.6 22 Taylor Fenholloway Hampton 1/30/79 1111 7.19 21.6 0.03Taylor Fenholloway Hampton 3/2/82 1160 22.2Taylor Fenholloway Hampton 6/29/82 1033 23.5Taylor Fenholloway Hampton 5/25/82 1184 22.5Taylor Fenholloway Hampton 12/8/81 1202 22.6 0.01Taylor Fenholloway Hampton 9/8/81 23.2Taylor Fenholloway Hampton 10/7/81 1276 25.5Taylor Fenholloway Hampton 11/9/81 1215 22.5Taylor Fenholloway Fenholloway 1/30/79 1010 7.39 21.8 0.02Taylor Fenholloway Waldo 7/24/46 Taylor Fenholloway Waldo 5/1/56 Taylor Fenholloway Waldo 12/8/60 Taylor Fenholloway Waldo 3/27/69 Taylor Fenholloway Waldo 6/26/69 Taylor Fenholloway Waldo 4/17/72 Taylor Fenholloway Waldo 1/30/79 424 7.43 19 0.17
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Appendix D – Historical Data for Steinhatchee River Springs

County Basin Spring Name Date Sampled Sp. Conductance pH Temp (°C) Nitrate as N Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 4/17/72 760 7.1 20 0.Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 10/31/72 Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 11/9/92 263 7.29 11.7 0.Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 12/4/92 310 7.34 10.5 0.Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 6/4/93 765 6.85 20.5 0.Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 7/12/93 768 6.91 20.7 0.Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 8/6/93 739 6.93 23 0.Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 9/9/93 741 6.84 20.3 0.Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 6/3/94 755 6.93 20.4 0.Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 9/15/94 771 6.81 20.4 0.Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 6/9/95 707 6.94 20.2 0.Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 7/17/95 718 7.05 20.3 0.Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 8/11/95 724 6.81 20.4 Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 9/18/95 808 7.03 20.2 0.Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 6/6/96 793 6.53 20.2 0.Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 8/8/96 776 6.99 20.1 Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 6/12/97 751 6.81 20.3 0.Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 8/18/97 776 6.82 20.1 0.
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Appendix E – Historical Data for Waccasassa River Springs

County Basin Spring Name Date Sampled Sp. Conductance pH Temp (°C) Nitrate as N DLevy Waccasassa Blue 2/15/67 Levy Waccasassa Blue 6/24/70 23.5Levy Waccasassa Blue 5/1/72 175 23Levy Waccasassa Blue 7/11/72 550 23Levy Waccasassa Blue 6/28/73 Levy Waccasassa Blue 8/4/80 199 8.2 24 0.35Levy Waccasassa Blue 9/26/97 216 6.59 22.1 0.65Levy Waccasassa Blue 9/26/97 216 6.59 22.1 0.65 Levy Waccasassa Wekiva 2/1/29 Levy Waccasassa Wekiva 6/19/67 Levy Waccasassa Wekiva 4/19/72 156 7.9 23.5 0.07Levy Waccasassa Wekiva 10/18/78 158 7.65 24 0.11Levy Waccasassa Wekiva 7/30/97 194 7.05 22.7 0.43Levy Waccasassa Wekiva 7/30/97 194 7.05 22.7 0.42 
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Appendix F – Historical Data for Wacissa River Springs

County Basin Spring Name Date Sampled Sp. Conductance pH Temp (°C) Nitrate as N DischJefferson Aucilla Big 7/23/46 320 7.4 0.066Jefferson Aucilla Big 12/7/60 318 7.9 20Jefferson Aucilla Big NW run 7/16/42 Jefferson Aucilla Big SW run 7/16/42 Jefferson Aucilla Blue 7/16/42 Jefferson Aucilla Blue 12/7/60 Jefferson Aucilla Blue 12/7/60 286 7.9 20 0.16Jefferson Aucilla Garner 7/16/42