happened at my old school too, sometimes if it’s really hot out the cold water just doesn’t stay cold when it hits your mouth bc of the sun. sucks but what can ya do.

my brother says it's cuz the janitor mixes hot water in there because cold water costs more. that doesn't sound right but i dunno maybe???

The warm water issue arises from a combination of factors. Firstly, the public water system here isn't chilled - unlike some other municipalities. Secondly, thermal conduction from the soil, especially during warmer seasons, can significantly raise the temperature of the water inside the pipes. Lastly, the pipes aren't insulated, which would mitigate this effect. It’s not a malfunction of the fountain; it’s a matter of infrastructure investment, or lack thereof.

lol just drink it, it's like tea but water-flavored. gourmet if you ask me 😂

This has been an issue for a while now. Multiple complaints to the school board have resulted in nothing. If we want our kids to drink cold water, we might have to take matters into our own hands. Another parent and I have been discussing fundraising for a new water cooler for the playground, might start something soon!

yeah can confirm, warm water is the usual here :P keep a water bottle in the fridge if u want it cold, or get ready for that weirdly warm hydration ugh

It’s not broken lol. The pipes in that fountain run super close to the surface, gets all the heat from the sun. That’s why your water is like a hot summer day, pretty much every day. Just like that 24/7. Tap’s the same, just buried little deeper.