Our Manifesto
Discover refreshing water sources near you.
Free, clean water should be easy to find, for everyone. OpenFountain exists to make that true — starting with a simple, beautiful map of public drinking fountains and refill points. This is our promise and our plan.
Why we exist
- People deserve free access to water without friction.
- Bottled water is wasteful — for wallets and for the planet.
- Public infrastructure is valuable only if it’s visible and usable.
- Technology should make the good things obvious, nearby, and reliable.
What we believe
- Accessibility by default — No paywalls. No accounts required to browse.
- Open data — We favor open standards.
- Transparency — Clear language, clear policies, clear intentions.
- Sustainability — We encourage refilling, repairing, and reusing.
What we do
- Maintain a fast map of public fountains and refill points.
- Provide clear status, notes, and accessibility hints when available.
- Work with cities, institutions, and stewards of public spaces to improve coverage and quality.
What’s next
- Better offline support for low‑connectivity areas.
- More detailed accessibility and water‑quality notes where possible.
- Partnerships to integrate trustworthy public data sources.
- A gentle API for civic projects and research.
Our commitment
We’ll keep OpenFountain
- free to use,
- simple to understand,
- respectful of your time,
- and oriented toward the public good.