We test spring water in the Youghiogheny River watershed
Springs are a natural source of fresh, cold, flowing water that people have used for centuries. People assume that spring water is safe to drink because it looks clean. But there may be invisible microbes and bacteria lurking in the water.Ā
Our testing limits follow PA DEP'sĀ guidelines for drinking water. (Note: PA DEP DOES NOT recommend drinking any surface water.)
Water quality is always changing, and our testing is just a snapshot. Please use caution and purify any surface water before drinking.
If you have any questions, please email Chantelle@mtwatershed.com or call 724-455-4200 ext. #1
Quarterly Roadside Springs Report
Click on any of the springs below to see details and past results!
= Parameters tested meet standardsĀ | 
= Parameters tested DO NOT meet standards
*Even if parameters tested were within limits PLEASE USE CAUTION if deciding to drink from these sources
Results as of 02/02/2026
Summit Spring: All Tested Parameters were within LimitsĀ
Ore Mines Drill:Ā All Tested Parameters were within Limits ***HOWEVER on 10/26/2025 Trace amount of Lead Present, High Iron USE CAUTIONĀ
Blue Hole: 
E.coli Present in Sample LAST TESTED 10/06/2025 ***Weather limited recent testingĀ
Beck Springs: All Tested Parameters were within Limits LAST TESTED 10/06/2025 ***Weather limited recent testing
We NO longer sample these springs:
- Washington's Spring: (now on private property)
- Pressley Ridge/Lytle Road: (now on private property)
- Red Dog Road (consistently high E. Coli levels)
- Neals Run (now on private property)
- Bando Road (consistently high E. Coli levels, high iron, manganese )
