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Current Conditions

Quarry Water is...

At Surface:

Temperature: 84°F

At 15 foot Depth:
Temperature: 83°F
Visibility: 15' - 20'

At 20 foot Training Platform:
Temperature: 81°F

Visibility: 15' - 20'

At 40 foot Depth:
Temperature: 58°F
Visibility: 25' - 40'

At 55 foot Depth (Thermocline Level):
Temperature: 46°F
Visibility: 30' - 45'

At 85 foot Training Platform:
Temperature: 45°F
Visibility: +25'

At Bottom:
Temperature: 42°F

updated: September 3, 2010

Welcome to Mermet Springs

Labor Day Hours & Information

*** NOTICE: Mermet Springs will be open with extended hours for the entire Labor Day Weekend! We are open for camping on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. We will also be open all day Monday with regular hours.

Scuba hint of the day: Weekends like Labor day are always slower with not as many organized dive groups onsite. It is a Perfect time for you to visit us on a less busy weekend The water is warm and you can see the divers on the 20ft platforms from the surface...Hope to see you next weekend to Dive into Labor Day!! ***

Mermet Springs is a beautiful 8.5 acre spring-fed quarry located deep in southern Illinois. It's not a typical dive site.

Glen Faith - Owner of Mermet Springs Owner Glen Faith knew what he wanted in a dive site long before his first training platform was submerged. He assembled a team of top quality dive professionals and turned his dreams into a reality. Mermet Springs offers submerged training platforms, easy entry docks, dives from 15 to 120 feet in depth and numerous sunken treasures to explore.

It is one of the most popular dive facilities in the country, attracting the attention of news media and national scuba diving publications including National Geographic and other diving publications.

Mermet Springs is a full service dive site and scuba training facility that offers on-site scuba instruction. We strive for excellence and cater to dive shops, instructors, students and certified scuba divers of all experience levels and certifying agencies.

Mermet Springs Patch The water visibility at Mermet Springs is exceptional and can range from 15 feet to over 60 feet. Water temperature varies with the Midwest seasons and ranges to the low 40s at depth during winter, and to the mid 80s above the thermocline in the summer.

Whether you are looking for a scuba training facility or a dive site that you and the entire family can enjoy, plan your next trip to Mermet Springs where you can dive in First Class.

Our mission is to provide divers with the safest and most enjoyable diving experience in the Midwest!

Our goal is to offer you a safe, fun and a truly First Class dive site.

The information regarding equipment sales is intended for divers who live near Mermet Springs or who do not have a local dive shop. Mermet Springs strongly encourages all divers and prospective students to support their local dive shops by patronizing them for their equipment needs and training. We at Mermet Springs do not wish to compete in any way with other dive shops. However if we are your local dive shop or you are not associated with a dive shop you are welcome to contact us for additional information. HG.

Cat Ppalu Cruses Dive Trip

Cat Ppalu cruise experience is as timeless and novel as love - an adventure worth having with Mermet Springs! Join us in January 2011!

>>> Check out the details!

Dive Cozumel this December!

Join the dive professionals of Mermet Springs for your next adventure at Scuba Club Cozumel!

>>> Check out the details!

National Geographic films at Mermet Springs

The television series "Monster Fish" with Zeb Hogan recently filmed at Mermet Springs...they're were looking for the Spoonbills or "Paddle-fish". And boy did they find them.
>>> See the news reports and press from their visit!

NEW!! Underwater Imaging DVD Videos

Filmmaker David Hall takes you on a journey to the underwater wonderland at Mermet Springs.

>>> View the amazing video HERE

Our DUI Dogs

DUI OWNERS LOVE THEIR SUITS! Gotta love those tough Mermet Springs Divers!

>>> Darren Crysup of Paducah, KY
>>> Jimmy Walters and his dad love their DUI Dry Suits

Sport Diver Magazine Article

A great article on Mermet Springs was writen up in the April 2010 Sport Diver Magazine, written by Andrew Burmon.
>>> Read the article
We're open even when its cold

>>> Check out our hours

Raffle for a Cause: Adam's Journey

Adam Darnell Win a Brand New Sherwood Wisdon II Computer!
Buy a raffle ticket or two! All proceeds will be given to the Darnall Family to help pay for medical expenses for treatment due to their youngest son Adam’s Cancer.
>>> Learn more and enter TODAY

We're going to the Coco Islands!
Want to join us?

Pavilion Reservations

Pavilion Reservation Attn: Shops & Instructors
Welcome to 2010! We are Now Open with Summer Hours!

There is no charge to reserve and use pavilions but they are on a first come first serve basis. So if you know your schedule please forward it to us and we will save you a spot out of the Sun or Rain! We are looking forward to seeing everyone for another safe and busy season!

P.S. We have 50 new Spoonbills for the divers to enjoy this year!

>>> Reserve NOW using the: Pavilion Reservation Form
>>> Hours of Operation
>>> Or contact Glen Faith

Mermet Springs strongly encourages all divers and prospective students to support their local dive shops
by patronizing them for their dive travel, equipment needs and training.
We at Mermet Springs do not wish to compete in any way with dive shops for their travel needs.
However if we are your local dive shop or you are not associated with a dive shop you are welcome to join us in our diving adventures.
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