We’ve all been there. It’s a rush in the morning. You forgot to make your water bottle and are dying of thirst by CWP. Like most, you would probably go to a water fountain somewhere around the school. However, these water fountains are not all the same. Certain fountains are better than others: stronger streams, colder water, and sometimes better quality. So, I have decided to go ahead and rank all these water fountains.
The worst water fountain is a dead giveaway. The upper water fountain in Bain, right next to the independent study desks, is defunct. I’m unsure if there are plans to fix or renovate it, but considering it doesn’t work… bottom of the list.
The next worst water fountains are a tie. The upstairs fountains in DeGaeta, right next to the gym, are hard to use. They work, but they aren’t exactly ideal. The amount of pressure causes the stream of water to shoot up at an aggressive angle, making it rather annoying to drink from and nearly impossible to fill a water bottle.
One of the middle water fountains is in the Bain lobby. This water fountain is cold. Its in a great spot. But it doesn’t have the stream strength. It can’t compete with the others. You have to have your face on the spout to get any water from it. Overall not the best experience, but not the worst.
Next up is the weight room water fountain. I have no issues with this fountain. It is a solid water fountain, but it doesn’t stand out. The water is decently cold and very accessible. It is nice to have the water fountain in the weight room, and it is a solid water fountain, but it doesn’t have enough to make the top three.
The Bain locker room water fountain is sneaking into the podium in third place. This is a standout guy. After gym class, getting changed, this is your guy. He’s consistent, he’s a go-to, and he is always there. He’s got cool water and a solid stream. While the water isn’t the coldest, it’ll always get the job done.
Our silver medal is gonna go to the downstairs Bain water fountain. This guy could’ve easily been number one. CWP, you grab a snack, grab some water, and hit your next class. He has a great location, a great stream, and some really cold water. He checks all the boxes but is missing one thing that the top guy has.
Undisputed. Undefeated. The top spot goes to the DeGaetea downstairs water fountain. This is the guy. Right next to the lunch room, heading to the senior lounge, you’re hitting this guy. Practice on the field, already finished your water? You’re going inside, grabbing some ice from the room right next door, and filling up with the coldest, freshest water at the school. This water fountain is number one, by a mile