A Mission Local reader writes in today that the water fountain at Dolores Park has been out for months.  We’re following up with Rec and Parks to see when it will be repaired and we will update as soon as we hear something.

Update: Well, on first follow up, Rec and Park reported that, yes, the fountain had been fixed, but we went out to check and no, the fountain is not working.

Update #2: Rec and Park is now looking into fixing the water fountain again.

Update #3:  Connie Chan offered a fuller report on the fountain saying, it was fixed a couple of days ago. “However, it was broken again.”  The reason? ” “The potable water pipeline of the fountain is tied in with the aging potable water pipeline (more than 80 years-old) for the Park. It is extremely fragile and ruptures every time there is heavy equipment near it.  This is also the reason why Dolores Park needs the renovation.  The potable water pipe line is scheduled to be replaced once the south side of the Park begin construction.”

That will happen on June 18th.  In the meantime, Chan wrote, Rec and Park is “asking folks to pledge to the “Love Dolores” campaign at LoveDolores.com.”  

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  1. Wed Mar 11, 2015 11:06am
    Confirmation that the water fountains haven’t been working since March, with this report
    http://mobile311.sfgov.org/reports/4562580
    and RPD replied,

    Closed with status: Case Closed. Case is Invalid. Potable water supply is temporarily shut down to the park due to construction. Signage is in place at fountains explaining to patrons.

    Wed May 06, 2015 09:46am
    again the water fountain was reported as not working.
    http://mobile311.sfgov.org/reports/4715817
    and RPD replied.

    Closed with status: Case Closed. Case Resolved. Per PSA Manager, The potable line is down due to construction. During next phase of construction, reconnection to potable source will occur.

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