[Tagging] How to tag an utilitarian fountain?

[António Madeira]

Because almost all these fountains are drinking fountains (we're talking
about many thousands in a minuscule country like Portugal), which it's
their main purpose.
So, stating that "The water of those fountains is often not suitable for
drinking" leaves mappers unnecessarily in doubt.


Às 19:42 de 02/02/2020, Martin Koppenhoefer escreveu:
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>> Il giorno 2 feb 2020, alle ore 23:33, António Madeira <antoniomadeira at gmx.com> ha scritto:
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>> Saying that "A fountain for cultural / decorational / recreational purposes. (...) This might range from the usual fountain that you'll find in lots of city centers, up to large fountains like the Trevi Fountain in Rome (...) The water of those fountains is often not suitable for drinking."
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>> leaves these kinds of fountain in a limbo.
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> why? IMHO they are not left out from cultural/decorational purposes. Decorational purpose does not imply they are decorated themselves. If their purpose is not the provision of drinking water they will likely fall under “cultural” as well.
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> Cheers Martin
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