The spring water, called Hwapho Auriferous Spring Water, is considered to be a mixture of riverbed water of the Taedong River, which passes through alluvial gold stratum, and underground water running through crustal faults of mountains.

According to its analysis, it contains gold (0.002mg/L), silver and essential microelements like selenium, fluorine, iron, manganese and zinc in accord with the standard of hygienic safety.

Its pH value is 7.4, while its temperature stands at 12 degrees C.

The daily yield of the spring reaches to hundreds of cubic meters.

The spring water is being highly appreciated among people for having clear effects of promoting urination and treating different diseases.