Originally Posted by WillCAD

Tanja, in the US, the term "water fountain" is used to refer to drinking fountains, often called water bubblers in other parts of the world. In the US, these fountains are supplied by the same potable water network that brings drinking water into homes and businesses. They are clean and completely safe to drink from, though many Americans dislike the taste of the water from such fountains and prefer to drink bottled water. Many such fountains have their own filters built in to further clean the water, and many even have chillers built in so the water they dispense is cold and refreshing.

Okay, did I guess right on this, or am I just way off base?