Fara Spring

Fara Spring

Madison County

Summary

Fara Spring is a second-magnitude spring located in Madison County, Florida, within the Suwannee River basin. The spring is monitored by the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) and is identified in water quality records as site MAD922977.

Unlike developed state park springs, Fara Spring is situated along a riverbank on private property and has no public recreational infrastructure.

Location

Coordinates:
30°16′34″ N
83°14′09″ W

The spring is located along the Suwannee River system in a rural section of Madison County. Mapping documentation indicates a sinkhole feature associated with the spring vent.

Access

Fara Spring is located on private property and is not documented as a public recreation site. There are no designated access points, parking areas, or developed facilities.

Visitors should confirm land ownership and access rights before attempting to locate the site.

Classification and Hydrology

Fara Spring is classified as a second-magnitude spring. Water quality sampling records indicate:

Discharge: approximately 10.43 cubic feet per second (6.68 million gallons per day)
Temperature (sampled): approximately 21°C
pH (sampled): 7.47

As with many riverbank springs in the Suwannee basin, discharge and clarity may vary depending on river stage.

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