are 52 of these iconic four-bowl drinking fountains still providing free-flowing water in downtown Portland. Frost-resistant drinking fountains Frost-resistant drinking fountains are used outdoors in cold climates and keep the control mechanisms below the frostline resulting in a delay for when water comes out. Drinking fountains as public goods Most drinking fountains are freely available, however there are exceptions. Many private individuals in Armenia install pulpulaks (Armenian name for drinking fountain) in their yards or neighborhoods for various reasons, which include honoring dead relatives/friends or giving back to the community. In Nepal, the construction of water conduits like dhunge dharas, dug wells and tutedharas is considered a pious act. This applies to kings and other dignitaries as well as to ordinary citizens. Gallery See also Benson Bubbler Dhunge dhara Nasone Pulpulak Temperance fountain Tutedhara Water cooler References External links Fountain Plumbing Articles containing video clips Street furniture