This is an SLC treasure, located in the part of SLC known as Central City. This Artesian Water Well is located at 808 S. 500 E.
Be aware: High Muggle-prone zone, search and find with discretion ...don't want it to get stolen hopefully...always feel free to message me with any questions
For the last several years there has been a disturbing amount of criminal activity around the park and within, but I have been working hard along with others, police, and different city departments and divisions to reduce and stop this behavior and activity If you see open drug use or sales, littering, vandalism of plants property, encampment or any acts of violence please report to 911 or SLC non-emergency at 801-799-3000 or report via the SLC Mobile App.
I have 2 cameras with a view of the Artesian Water Park. If you're looking for the cache, also try to spot the cameras, and either way, wave and say hi while you're searching!
The park hours are 5 AM-11 PM
Google Photo Album of pics and videos
https://photos.app.goo.gl/GRvA33ES342s8wws5
Other news and social media links:
https://www.slc.gov/parks/parks-division/artesian-well-park/
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https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/1477643568985380/artesian-well-park/?locale=es
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artesian_Well_Park
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/k5u6jj2JJ1mwPQNk/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/artesian-well-park-salt-lake-city
History:
800 South 500 East Artesian Park
At the corner of 800 South and 500 East in Salt Lake City, UT, is a small park where, every day, hundreds of people stop to fill their water jugs from an artesian well. Many travel miles to get drinking water that they believe is superior to all others. Public Utilities has received calls from consumers living as far as Ogden, but individuals may travel even greater distances to get out of this water. Those who fill their water containers swear by the benefits of this artesian water. This artesian spring is not connected to or a part of the Salt Lake City drinking water system. Although the artesian water is good, water from the Salt Lake City drinking water system is also of exceptional quality. As a public service, Salt Lake City routinely samples the artesian well for potential contaminants.
The well dates back to pioneer times, when it was a stock water hole. It is said that oxen used to transport granite slabs from Little Cottonwood Canyon to the LDS Temple stopped at the well site for rest and water. Salt Lake City filed an underground water claim with the State Engineer in 1936 for the natural flow ranging from 2 to 20 gallons per minute from a 2-inch well. The claim noted that the water was used for domestic and culinary purposes and also furnished the supply for a public drinking fountain. The priority date was listed as 1890.
Park improvements were made in the fall of 1979; at that time, the filling structure was constructed. In 1983, the well casing and plumbing were upgraded.