Brief Video Of The Falls And The Source
Fast Tube by Casper
Bellyache Spring Water Profile
Water Profile From Source
Temp: 21 degrees celsius
TDS (Total dissolved solids): 342
PH: 7.5
Chlorine: None
Iron: None
Copper: None
Nitrates/Nitrite: None
Water Profile From Falls
Temp: 19 degrees celsius
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids): 342
PH: 7.5
Chlorine: None
Iron: None
Copper: None
Nitrates/Nitrite: None
Bellyache Spring Revival!
Bellyache Springs is a spring located in Ventura County, CA at N34.51721° W119.27234° and at an elevation of 1896 near mile marker 22 on the 33 highway in the Los Padres National Park. As of now it is a beautiful waterfall that sits back in a small valley. If you want water from the source you have to hike back a few minutes to the main pipe. You can fill up at the water fall, although it is not the ideal drinking water situation. The goal of the “spring revival” project is to build a structure, that houses water piped from the existing plumbing that is already underground and in use to a safe and convenient area near the parking pullout, located on the side of the road. Ensuring that you can access fresh spring water year round for FREE!
Water is being piped from the source of bellyache falls all the way to wheeler gorge campground. We simply want to tie into that line by bellyache falls turnout, to gain access to “Source Water”. This will create a wonderful opportunity for the people of Ojai, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and all passer-byers to further develop their relationship with the abundant resources that surround us always. In order to do this we have to raise money to pay for the necessary supplies. We are not asking the state or any government agency to regulate Bellyache Spring or monitor the water quality in any way. This will be a drink at your own risk situation and we as private citizens have the right to do this. I repeat, we as private citizens have the right to go into the mountains and harvest spring water at our own risk and have zero interest in the State, County, U.S. Forest Service, or any other agency getting involved. Unless if the U.S. Forest Service feels compeled to install animal proof trash cans to encourage people to throw trash away properly.
This website contains information regarding the water quality and an analysis of it. Many people in this area and around the world, have been looking for a better way to get clean healthy water while having a minimal impact on the environment. Filling up a few five gallon bottles at the local spring is a great way to save a lot of money and reduce your carbon footprint. Another byproduct of harvesting your own spring water is feeling more connected to your communtiy and your environment. Ojai is a special place. We are fortunate to have many springs in this area and to have the opportunity to check in with these resources any time we choose. Let’s work together as a community in revive our springs.