Best FREE Clean Drinking Water for everyone. This place kept me hydrated and well for years. A BIG ABUNDANCE BLESSINGS for all people. Some travel from others states just to fill up. Hope more people take advantage of this amazing resource. Please be mindful and only bring a few containers. The most efficient time to come is at night, or ironically during the afternoon during workdays since most people are away. Set your intentions for The Universe to bring you a clear path with no line. It somehow works almost every time. Although I don't like to support Walmart in general, they have the cheapest containers for under 15 bucks for 5 Gallon Jugs right up the road. Otherwise, Fred Meyer is an option. Or come prepared with glass containers in advance if you can since that is much healthier. I love to pray and meditate upon healing for humanity here and play sacred sounds for the upliftment of all of us as one. A miracle spot where you can meet like-minded people that are all about wellness. read more

Arrived at 9:00 PM on a weeknight and there were only 2 people waiting to get water. Had 20 Gallons to fill, so it was actually good timing and filled up the 5-gallon jugs rather quickly. Once the last jug was done, there were 4 other people who were waiting to get their water bottles/jugs filled. Parking was fine, although there is a huge pothole in the middle of the lot. read more

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I don't mean to be like the only one that has a negative review, but we have been getting water from this well on and off for like the last two years I wanna say and I have been getting sick every time I've been working with this company for some other health issues and they've been pairing me with amoeba tox that helps get rid of waterborne parasites and it's only been while I am drinking this water. My husband just recently went to this well about a week and a half ago and got water and since I've been drinking it, I have gotten really ill a lot of tummy issues and just not feeling well to the point of me being in the bed. I called the company a few months back before we decided to go back and the guy said that they ONLY test for bacteria. but what people need to understand if there's far more stuff in water than just bacteria, there are parasites there are heavy metals, mold, depending on what the inside of the well looks like that could be in the water. I noticed a few days ago when drinking the water It tasted good, but it had a really weird odor to it. So if anyone is sick and don't know why test that water yourself. Unfortunately we will not be going back. I'll just buy crystal springs water from Home Depot again. read more

I've passed by this well so many times when visiting Lynnwood, it was finally time to stop. The 164th Street Artesian Well is a unique offering in the area, but similar to public springs found throughout the world. Access is a challenge with only a small parking lot. I don't recommend walking as carrying water is heavy. This place is extremely popular. It is a combination of free water and people concerned about chemicals in tap water. First off, I am a trained engineer with lots of water training and know tap water is extremely safe. I routinely drink the tap water in the water district which uses similar water in the tap. But, this is really nice water for free - if you are willing to stand in line. I went on a light weekday and spent about 15 min in line. If you just want to fill up a small bottle, ask nicely and they may let you cut in. Most people are waiting to fill several large bottles. People are very serious about this place, so respect the process or be sorry. The water is nice, but not crazy nice. I noticed a stronger mineral taste from this well which makes sense as processing usually removes sediments and some minerals. It tastes similar to bottled spring water. They test the well for bacteria and basic quality so it is safe to drink. The facility is very basic with just two pipes and a small covered area. It can get wet and muddy, and there is no protection from the weather. If you live in the immediate area, the tap water is really close in taste to this well - not exactly the same, but similar. You will have to wait to get water at the well, so fill up and savor the difference. read more

164th Street Artesian Well - Free Water - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

Clean fresh water! No fluoride, free and easy! Go early in the morning to avoid the lines. read more

164th Street Artesian Well - No line Wednesday at 1pm - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

Hands down the best water I've ever tasted. A sign lets you know you can only take 20 gallons at a time, but unfortunately, not everyone respects the rules. If you go early in the morning, you stand a better chance of avoiding waiting in a long line. Regardless, the water quality is worth the wait- and it's free! I highly recommend stopping by to get some of the purest water you'll ever taste. read more

Once you taste this water nothing will ever be the same again. Never go between 7-10pm unless you want to wait in a long ass line with people filling up 100 gallon tanks for there van/house It's mostly Canadians marked cars that abuse the water limits 20 gallon limit when there is a line For all you abusive people Fill 20 gallons then get your butt to the back of the line read more

Wow! I just had this for artesian water tonight for the first time during dinner and it was exquisite. It tastes better than any wine or beer I ever had and it makes perfect pairing with any steak or lobster. Be aware that obtaining this water requires immense patience as the line for the well could get long during peak times. There are people who do not respect the 20 gallon limit rule and comes with a truckload of empty bottles. Anyhow, I just discovered this place and I am in love. read more

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Much needed. I'm lucky enough to live 15 minutes from here. Tap water makes me so groggy with its flouride and chloride. (and potentially arsenic to keep life out of it.) Don't drink from a treatment plant's supply unless you have a gravity filter. If you live close to the fountain of youth, don't be like me and sleep on it for years. read more

If the line is short, I'll stop by to fill my jug. Similar to other feedback, the line is a hit or miss. There are some folks who literally bring hundreds of empty bins, jugs, bottles and take their sweet time filling them all up, ugh. The water is delicious and is noticeably different from bottled and filtered water. Definitely worth the trip. Watch out for cars coming in and out of the small lot because there is a great opportunity to get into minor accidents. If this is your first time visiting, keep a close eye on the entrance because it'll appear out of nowhere and looks hidden...even though it's in plain site off 164th. read more

Only reason I took one star off is because there is ALWAYS a line of 10+ people waiting with 4+ five gallon bottles to fill, even at 3AM on a Wednesday (experienced this twice). Expect to wait here for at least 20 min or more. Sometimes the parking is full too. But the water is good. My cat drinks more of this than when I give him regular RO filtered water but that could just be a coincidence. read more

I wasn't sure what to expect as I drove up, but here's the gist: This well is a place where you get in line with your water bottles to take your turn filling up with water that is not treated. It is basically water filtered by nature but not treated with chlorine or fluoride like the tap water here. That said, it's also not filtered by reverse osmosis or anything like that like Glacier water stations at local supermarkets. So, expect it to have a bit of a taste--but it is safe, at least as determined by monthly tests (while tap water gets tested daily). Note: This well has never failed a test. As for the experience, there are two fill-up stations. The water moves fast though--10 gallons per minute. The people on the other hand? Not quite as fast. I saw a lot of filling up to rinse containers before filling up, which bothered me a bit--I mean, do that at home, people! It is free though, so beggars can't be choosers. Bottom line: Check it out. read more

It's busy during certain times BUT it's free and honestly the best tasting water I've ever had!

This well won the award for the best tasting water in America in 2018. That's a big deal! We are blessed to have such rich natural resources in this area. https://www.awwa.org/AWWA-Articles/alderwood-water-and-wastewater-district-wins-best-of-the-best-tap-water-taste-test read more

Its a cultural with this well. There is an unwritten rule. If u have a small bottle or a 24 oz that needs to be filled . No 1 has a problem to let you get a quick in And out 1 bottle of water. Due to this place can be in hi demand there are signs that are posted on the back of the wire fence that many seem to miss.. That does say out of consideration for others when it buzy to limit up to 20 gallons . The act of kindness is considerate and very appreciated to follow this rule so that others dont have to wait as long when the well is on hi demand. When no 1 is there. ? Who cares bring as many bottles as you like. Fyi Please be kind and considerate of others when the well is at its busy peeks. Thx U!!!! read more

164th Street Artesian Well - Its a cultural with this well. There is an unwritten rule. Let tbe littlejar guysgo first be ki k n considerate - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

Best tasting water I've ever had. There's usually a small line of 3-4 people but I usually get in and out in 15 mins. I have read that the water doesn't have any of the chemicals normal tap water does, and the water has been tested and exceeds tap quality. Added bonus: there is great people watching here while waiting for the water! read more

I get water here when I can. Parking lot small and you need to be flexible on the hours like visiting late in the evening. Small parking lot. People might be better off with a Berkey water filter system. They cost money, but you don't have to drive miles to stand in lines in all kinds of weather. read more

There is a 20 gallon limit and yet douchebags still bring empty jugs and get 200-300 gallons and make others wait. It seems I am the only one that says shit, guess I like confrontation. read more

This is the best tasting water I've had save what I get from the mountains when we hike up. We stop here every few weeks to fill up. The spring is open at all hours. There's a parking lot that's big enough to fit maybe fifteen-ish cars. It's usually busy on the weekends but the people in line are pleasant and the water is freaking worth the wait. I'm one of those folks who brings multiple gallon jugs to fill. Why? Bc I live in a big house with lots of other people and while I don't have space for a personal water dispenser, I DO have a lot of vinegar jugs sitting around from all the cleaning we do. Here's how to get in and out as quickly as possible (and help others do the same): 1.) EMPTY and PRE-RINSE your containers before you get there!!! This way you can just worry about filling. 2.) If you're there with a friend, the two of you should use one side of the two-sided well. Do not monopolize the well! 3.) Uncap/cap other jugs as one jug is filling. The well is designed so you can leave your jug on the grate as it fills. read more

To those who give the well a low rating because they have to wait in line to get "just water", you have misunderstood. That's precisely the reason we wait in line - because it's "just" water! Do you know what is in your tap water? (And granted, Snohomish County ranks pretty high on municipal water ratings, but that doesn't mean it's safe.) Here's a list: "The public has reason to be concerned. Between 2004 and 2009, water suppliers across the U.S. detected 316 contaminants in water supplied to the public. The list of detected contaminants includes: 97 agricultural pollutants, including pesticides and chemicals from fertilizer- and manure-laden runoff; 204 industrial chemicals from factory discharges and consumer products; 86 contaminants linked to sprawl and urban areas or from polluted runoff and wastewater treatment plants; 42 pollutants that are byproducts of the water treatment processes or that leach from pipes and storage tanks." - Environmental Working Group http://www.ewg.org/tap-water/reportfindings.php There are so many harmful substances in our tap water we come to the well to get this "just water". And are thankful for it, though the wait in line can be excruciating. read more

This is the best untreated water in the Puget Sound area. Easy access just west of I-5, free, and available 24-hours/day all year. Hey, and the Alderwood Water District tests it regularly and maintains the site as a public service. I fill 10 gallons two or three times a month. Some people can't tell the difference between treated tap water and untreated water. If you can't tell the difference, this water isn't for you. However, my children have stopped drinking tap water at home in favor of the well water. My 9-year-old son calls it "energy water". Diverse cultures converge around the well. I see large numbers of Latinos, Russians, Japanese, and Koreans here. Don't worry, there is plenty of healthful water for everybody! Parking sometimes gets full. Lines usually move fairly fast, but a typical wait is 15 minutes. Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Artesian-Well-at-Lynnwood-WA/336973921752?ref=ts read more

If you've ever driven down the hill on 164th Street you've probably seen a small parking lot with a bunch of people lining up. And yet you've probably wondered every time what everyone was doing there. And you've probably never stopped to find out. Well that's how it was for me at least. Fortunately, we have Yelp to help us! Yay! The line here may look intimidating, but since the water from the pipes flow nonstop at a rate of 10 gallons per minute, the queue goes by quickly. I've read some stuff online about how some people claim the water here heals their body or it makes their green tea greener, etc. I'm not spiritual enough to speak on that but all I'm saying is it's a fun experience to stop by and see what all the hype is about. And if you're wondering about how sanitary the water is, the Alderwood Water website states that water from this well is tested every month and has never failed. read more

Give me a friggin' break! Drove by this place a number of times on my way to therapy (arm) and wondered what was going on with all the cars at a park that wasn't a park. Then I was told OMG, IT"S THE WATER!!!! So bought 3 gallons of water at the local QFC, dumped them and headed to the well. 15 people in front of me, some with 10 of those 5 gallon water containers, one couple with 20 (yes 20!) 1 gallon glass wine jugs. Didn't ask how long it took the to drink the wine. Others with big boxes filled with 1 gallon water jugs and more. When I am at the grocery store and someone comes behind me with just a couple of items, I always let them go ahead. Anyone do that here at "the well"? Not on your life! So, 45 minutes later, I finally get to fill my 3 little jugs. Guy behind me, for real, asked if I was done yet? HUH??? Delivered 1 gallon to each of my 2 sister and kept one for me. Get a grip people, it is WATER!. It is no better than what I get out of my tap in Shoreline! Some people will fall for anything. Amazed that the city isn't charging for it now because there would still be a crowd there. Lemmings are everywhere. Glad I am smart enough to not join the lemming crowd! read more

A TRUE OASIS! Paradise! FINALLY I can drink REAL water without having to pay hundreds of dollars! I bought 8 1Gal GLASS jugs from Cellar Home Brew (Greenwood & 143rd st in Seattle) for only $3.99 each (they have all sizes of glass bottles and plastic if you actually like plastic leaching into your water) This is some of the best tasting water I have ever had. Makes FIJI WATER taste like sewage! I've been there when there is NO line and I have been there when there is a 20-30 min line. THE LINE IS A GOOD THING! It means the water is good! You don't really want to eat at a restaurant that is always empty! So, when you have to wait a few minutes to get your water THANK YOUR LUCKY STARS its popular because that means you are on to something good! I have no idea how someone could ever complain about waiting a few minutes for FREE PURE water! It's worth every drop! My health and energy has improved since I started drinking this stuff! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! I drive all the way from Woodinville and am so thankful that this well exists. THANK YOU! read more

This artesian well is a great find in the northend of Seattle - an underground spring in our backyard! I come here a couple times a month and fill up my water jugs. No tap water for me! read more

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Can we drink the straight after getting it from the well or do we need to boil and stuff?? Anyone know?? Thanks!!

This water is amazing. Having tasted it, I'm not sure I'm going to be able to drink normal water, or even filtered water again if I can help it. I've been going to the bathroom a lot, and just love the water, can't stop drinking it. We only had to wait 5 minutes before it was our turn. This was on a Saturday at about 4pm. Note that the address posted for the well is wrong. The correct address for the well is on 164th St SW, in between 25th Ave W and 22nd Ave W in Lynnwood, WA. It is on the north side of the road, and has space for about 12 cars to park. There is a little covered area (6 by 10 feet) under which the spring water is always flowing). read more

I love this well. I get water here because I prefer water with neither additives nor detectable contaminants. At 10 gallons per minute, the line moves fast enough. The 164th Street Artesian Well is fun at all times of the day/night. The line of informed people chat about a better world or the history of the well. I once watched the the small shelter block 3mm-diameter hail from crushing the line of people. I hope someday for spigots to reduce what minor spilling occurs here. The parking lot could be less of a struggle; entering, maneuvering, and exiting are almost difficult. If I arrive to see a line longer than 6 people, I opt to return at a different moment. A line of 1-3 people (5 minutes) is optimum to minimize spilling while minimizing waiting. read more

Tastes rich and not 'striped off' like tap water. Look forward to drinking this one, as opposed to waiting till the last minute to quench my thirst till my dehydration can not withstand any longer - with tap water. No kidding at all!. If you have the time and energy, make a trip and trip - for even a small portion of your needs. Its worth the effort and time. read more

Great place for free artesian water! Come from West Seattle to Lynnwood once a month to fill my jugs up. Line is long on weekends and around lunch. Also the line can be hit or miss during the weekdays as well, during daylight hours. I tend to come after 10pm to just be able to fill up and shoot back home real quick. The water is tested monthly against e-coli and other bacteria. Has trace amounts of fluoride in it, but nothing close to the tap water most drink. The water is great for family and pets alike! I'll be coming here until they close it or if the water test fails. read more

164th Street Artesian Well - The line on a Monday afternoon 25-30 min wait. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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The line moves quick until some inconsiderate SOB tries to fill ten five-gallon jugs. Today was different when the guy in front of me went full-tilt Rottweiler on this guy. It got to the point where the irrate man was kicking over water jugs. Sure made things go by much quicker. As far as the water...five stars ESPECIALLY compared to the water in North Seattle, which is a nice blue when it fills a bathtub. read more

This Lake City Artisian Spring Water has the best flavor of melted snow and rain I've ever drank. Free and so easy to store in plastic jugs to take home and keep in a cool place. Got my (5 gallon) jugs at Fred Meyers. About $15.00. Completely worth it. Keep clear plastic jugs out of the sun. Because it is natural spring water in time with the sun and photosynthesis process. Best time to go are usually evenings or sometimes during the week. I usually go at night. Be a little patient waiting in line for the water from Spicket. Letting the little guy or gal with a small water bottle go ahead of you is a nice way to be grateful as this is free for all. *The woman who owned this property was a sweetheart. She left it in her will and after passing away was officially the public's to drink and be healthier. read more

The water tastes a bit different, slightly scary because of my mental image of the trash cans and the heavy trafficked spouts. But as the reviews say, it is the cleanest water, so I wanted to give it a try. There a bunch of people filling up 6-8 of those Sparklett-sized drums, annoying everyone else in line that had only one or two of those containers, so if you're one of those guys, do that early in the day, don't hold up the line at 12pm on a Sunday. Besides that, its a cool thing that the city offers. I might still boil it though. -_- read more

My family has been coming here for about 8 or 9 years to get our drinking water, since our water company decided to add fluoride to our water. Now that we've used it so long, when we have to drink tap water when we're out and about, we can sure tell the difference. Are we afraid of contaminants because the water has not been processed? Not in the least. If you would like more details about my personal experience with this awesome water, I have written a little more about it in my blog. Thanks to the Alderwood Water & Wastewater District for giving us this water! read more

Getting water from here is a blessing me and my family enjoy the freshness and access 24-7!

I've come here about 4 or 5 times for water. It's hard to say whether the water is truly "better than tap", it might be all in one's head. But I suppose "chemical-free naturally filtered water" is a good thing. And it is kind of fun to come and collect water. The only downside is that sometimes the wait can be long. I've not come often enough or at enough varying days/ times to have made any definitive conclusions about what the best time is to avoid crowds. But it would seem that after about 8 PM on Mon-Thu evenings works a little better. Once in a while, there will be somebody filling up what seems to be an "unfairly high" net total volume of containers. I might suggest that there should be a guideline - enforced by no more than social pressure and a sense of decency - of "no more than 20 gallons (or 15, or 25, whatever the consensus is) when people are waiting"; if you wanted more than that, you could go to the back of the line after taking your "quota". Most people filling multiple containers seem pretty good about not wasting time moving from one container to the next. Be careful with respect to traffic; the turn to the spring is rather sudden so slow down beforehand. And be very careful when leaving the spring as you head back into the traffic. read more

Beware. This is actually deep well water exposed to sediment and rocks deep in the earth. I drank this water for 4 years while my health still steadily went downhill. Found out that though this water is said to be tested monthly, I was slowly accumulating inorganic arsenic (found deep in soil/rocks in earth) in my body as well as some other toxic metals. I had not been taking any Ayurvedic or TCM formulas (that sometimes contain arsenic) in a while (year ago) and my arsenic toxicity levels continued to rise the past 6 months. Depends on your metabolism or of course how sensitive you are to this and other issues going on in your body with chronic illness symptoms. This water just made me worse although I thought I was drinking "healthy" like so many others drinking this water. Others may not have realized the connection if their health is getting worse, but I urge you to submit a heavy metals test to labs outside of the mainstream ones covered under insurance (Great plains is a good one) and get an Oligoscan for heavy metals present in your body. Arsenic deactivates over 400 enzymes in the body. No wonder my health was not getting better despite taking liver support. Also, I talked with another lady who used to also drink that water who had the water tested at the Snohomish health department and found out it was contaminated. I still . need to do this, but it is obvious to me that this water contributed to my deteriorating health conditions. Feeling a bit better past 1 month since switching to Reverse Osmosis water instead, but it will take a while to get this all out of my system. This is actually considered "raw" water and it appears "raw" is not always the best for you. Can also contain protozoan parasites and other infectious bacteria/viruses. I was diagnosed with a cryptosporidium protozoan parasite infection recently along with the increased heavy metal toxins in my body. I would not doubt this infection came from this untreated water. NW area here in states is known to be high in inorganic arsenic. read more

Love the water, hate the parking. When it's busy, it's a chore getting in and out, and some people park like they own the place. Also some jerks ripped the no smoking sign part way off, and as a result some people think that makes it okay to smoke there now. It's not. And at times people dump trash there, which is unfortunate. Most of the time it's tidy enough though. Water quality is great though! I don't drink tap since it always tastes bleachy, metallic, and of fluoride, and that can ruin a pot of tea. Works great for cooking, or just keeping in the fridge for a hot day. read more

Here's the water quality testing reports as of January 2011: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B4l9wF17aOiSNmZlMTEzOGItYjdjZS00MGZmLWI1ZDktZmUwZDIzNGU5MzRj&hl=en read more

The only place where I get my drinking water now. It tastes better than the filtered water I have at home. I stop by weekly, because it's on the way home when I'm put of town. Don't try to come here on weekends, because lines are long and people fill up numerous jugs. Water is always cold and tastes consistent. It's good that they test this water monthly and never fails! Free, clean water! I understand the reverse osmosis done through purification, but it's a money making machine in some areas. Because water is abundant here in WA, I'm not surprised that there's clean well water. I wouldn't spend my money elsewhere buying filtration or purification systems anymore. This water is purified thoroughly naturally (the way it should be). Did I mention that it's free water??!! I heard that back then, the city didn't know what this water was, and couldn't stop the flow. After realizing it was safe to drink and putting a spout on to slow it down, it was open to the public. Cool!!! Free water!!! Feel free to be politically incorrect with this story read more