While on a day hike this past weekend I came across the water source at mile 22.6 from Springer. Someone had used some rocks to dam up the almost dry spring forming a nice pool of water. While I was breaking there another hiker walked up and stated “I just stepped in some poop” He started toward the pool to wash his boot. I stopped him and advised him other hikers were using the pool to resupply their water. This is the type of non-thinking that causes abdominal and worse problems for others. Purify and/or use some type of water filtration system to protect yourself from foolish acts of others. Those who do not make sure you know your water is safe.