Roadside springs are a source of pure, clean drinking water. Roadside springs are not considered a reliable, safe drinking water supply.
Many people use natural springs as a source of drinking water.
There is a mystique associated with springs, and a general public perception that clear, flowing, spring water is pure and natural, better tasting and free of contaminants compared to the local municipal water supply or private wells. In the majority of cases, these perceptions are not valid scientifically. Natural springs are not considered to be a reliable, safe water supply. Most roadside springs are not routinely tested and monitored, and are not adequately constructed and protected against surface contaminants. These results raise serious concerns about the sanitary quality of many of the roadside springs which are being widely used by the public.