Radioactive Fountain of Youth
Punta Gorda
Roadside Attraction
The Radioactive Fountain of Youth is a historic tiled public well spigot dating back to 1926. It is known for drawing natural artesian water that contains elevated levels of radium.
Commenters expressed fascination and surprise, with locals fondly recalling memories of pets and relatives drinking the water by the gallon. Others shared safety concerns regarding local tap water and voiced interest in measuring the fountain's radiation with Geiger counters.
- Check out the historic 1926 tiled well spigot architecture.
- Bring a portable Geiger counter if you want to test radiation levels.
- Be mindful of the natural elevated radium content before drinking.
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