The Nuttall Spring

The Nuttall Spring. . Groundwater has found its way to the surface along the toe of this natural escarpment. This geologic feature lies within the Wasatch Fault Zone and roughly parallels the fault. The smaller seeps have low flows that evaporate or soak into the ground during hot summer months, but this spring provides a reliable source of water all year., The concrete box is a remnant of a former water system used by the Nuttall family. Spring water was captured in the concrete basin and piped to a small pump house where it was pumped up to the Nuttall home formerly located on the knoll at the northeast corner of the park. The home overlooked a beautiful estate with an orchard and pasture land. The spring provided drinking water as well as water for the garden, prized gladiolus, the orchard, pasture and animals. Any excess water flowed into the brook that is still present today. The Nuttall family eventually sold their estate to Provo City for the creation of Bicentennial Park and now the spring provides surface water through part of the constructed wetland.