How deep was Jacob's well in the Bible?
How deep was Jacob's well in the Bible? The Samaritan woman told Jesus that 'the well is deep' (John 4:11) and indeed it is as it goes down over 70 feet (20 metres) and is still producing clear, chilled water for drinking which pilgrims are encouraged to drink and to take water back home with them.
Can you still swim in Jacobs well?
Swimming at Jacob's Well is currently not permitted. Please note that the park is still open for hiking and viewing the spring during our regular hours. Plus we have geocaching, bird watching and a Nature Center to explore and enjoy! We also have picnic areas, a labyrinth, a sundial, and a Loose Parts Play Area!
Are there animals in Jacobs well?
Temperature of the water in Jacob's Well remains a near-constant 68°F and visibility is typically excellent. The spring provides habitat to numerous species of fish (principally sunfish and perch); turtles; aquatic insects; crustaceans; and, most notably, the cave-adapted Fern Bank salamander (Eurycea pterophilia).
Why is swimming at Jacobs well suspended?
As of June 29, 2022, swimming will not be allowed at Jacob's Well Natural Area (JWNA) for the foreseeable future. The threat of high bacteria levels, other pollutants and poor visibility conditions are unsafe for swimming.