For this reason, spring creeks are often filled with very pure, clean water and also demonstrate water flows that are smooth, consistent, and unwavering throughout the seasons of the year - unlike rivers filled with run-off or spring and summer melt-off from snow pack, whose water flows, water clarity, and water conditions often vary highly over the course of the year.
Spring creeks consistently feature pure, clean water with stable flow patterns, contrasting sharply with rivers whose water quality and conditions fluctuate more significantly over time due to seasonal runoff and meltwater from snowpack.