Carmel Parks Department officials have announced the artesian well at Flowing Well Park, located on 116th Street just east of Gray Road, is currently closed. The closure will last a few days.
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Routine testing indicated positive results for total coliform. The Parks Department reports it currently has a disinfection process in place.
As a reminder, the water from the well is untreated groundwater. Water quality can vary from day to day due to a variety of natural and other factors. The Parks Department recommends always boiling the water before use/consumption.
Flowing Well Park was established in 1983, and parkgoers have frequented it ever since. Most visitors bring their empty water jugs to fill up at the “Old Faithful” artesian well, which was discovered back in the 1800s. Others come to enjoy the mile-long trail that wraps through the woods and provides numerous educational spots to learn about nature. Cool Creek winds throughout the park and is a great area to fish or take the kids creek stomping.
Visitors come from all around the state to enjoy the wonders of Flowing Well Park.