⛲ Note to Local Guides: Seasonal Fountain Maintenance

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​Please be aware that this drinking water fountain in Winterthur is not permanently closed. In Switzerland, many public fountains follow a standard maintenance schedule:

​Winter Season: The water is turned off to prevent the pipes from freezing and bursting when temperatures drop below 0°C.

​Cleaning & Maintenance: The fountain may be emptied temporarily for routine cleaning or repairs to keep the water safe and clean.

​:stop_sign: Please do not report as “Permanently Closed”

​If you see the fountain without water, it is likely just a temporary seasonal measure. Before suggesting an edit to Google Maps, please consider the time of year. Reporting these as “closed” makes it harder for people to find water when the weather warms up

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Hi @anon76986047,

Thank you for sharing. It’s good to know that the fountain has a maintenance schedule. Additionally, I wanted to let you know that I adjusted the tags of your topic so that they best represent what you are sharing.

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Thank you for the help with the tags! I am happy to share this tip. My goal is to keep the map as accurate as possible for everyone Best regards

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Hi @anon76986047,

I have removed the solution from your topic as only topics that have absolute answers should have accepted solutions. Please read this article for more information on the topic: How do I mark replies as solutions? Thanks!