Artesian well of la Butte-aux-Cailles, Public drinking fountain in la Butte-aux-Cailles, Paris, France.
The artesian well fountain stands at Place Paul Verlaine, providing natural water from an underground aquifer located 600 meters beneath Paris.
The well, completed in 1904 after geological challenges, initially supplied water to the neighboring swimming pool that opened in 1924.
The fountain represents the engineering knowledge of the Artois region, where monks discovered the principle of natural water pressure based on altitude.
The fountain delivers drinkable water at 28°C, containing iron and fluorine while maintaining low calcium levels, making it suitable for daily consumption.
The water flowing from this fountain originates from a 20,000-year-old phreatic table within the Albien aquifer, which holds 700 billion cubic meters.
Location: 13th arrondissement of Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.82769,2.35270
Latest update: September 23, 2025 09:27
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