A Definitive Ranking of IMSA’s Water Fountains

15. IRC Water Fountain

Taste: 1/5

Mouth Feel: 2/5

Experience: 0/5

Temperature: Cold

Overall: 3/15

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Derek: The water was so close to the spout, so drinking it was nearly impossible, especially while wearing a hat. Overall, it tasted a bit like metal, but I might have accidentally licked the spout.

Amy: I wasn’t in the mood to lick moldy-looking metal, so I didn’t get a good read on the water. But based on the fact that the fountain was nearly impossible to use, I’m turned off.

14. Fountain by the TV Pit and MCB Rooms

Taste: 0/5

Mouth Feel: 0/5

Experience: 3/5

Temperature: WARM

Overall: 3/15

Derek: I almost died

Amy: Spit out immediately, but it was worth it for the experience!

13. Fountain in Gym Hallway (IN2 side)

Taste: 2.5/5

Mouth Feel: 2.5/5

Experience: 0/5

Temperature: Cold

Overall: 5/15

Derek: I can’t figure this darn thing out

Amy: machine broke

12. Water Fountain by Loft (Lower one)

Taste: 2/5

Mouth Feel: 2/5

Experience: 2.5/5

Temperature: Cold

Overall: 6.5/15

Derek: There was a bitter flavor to this, which is not something I wish for when consuming nature’s gold.

Amy: Tastes like homeopathic pool water. Would drink again.

11. Fountain in Gym Hallway (Vending Machine Side)

Taste: 2.5/5

Mouth Feel: 2/5

Experience: 2/5

Temperature: Cold

Overall: 6.5/15

Derek: Too much sports energy nearby

Amy: Made my tooth hurt but I think that’s because I need to get my wisdom tooth removed

10. Fountains in PFS/IN2 Hallway

Taste: 2.5/5

Mouth Feel: 2.5/5

Experience: 2/5

Temperature: Moderately Cold

Overall: 7/15


Derek: I don’t appreciate being bombarded with warm water

Amy: I didn’t know this water fountain existed, and I wish I could’ve kept it that way

9. Fountain by Grainger Lab

Taste: 2.5/5

Mouth Feel: 2.5/5

Experience: 2.5/5

Temperature: Cold

Overall: 7.5/15


Derek: Okay, I’ll drink it if I need to

Amy: eh

8. Water Fountain by Loft (Taller one)

Taste: 3/5

Mouth Feel: 2/5

Experience: 3/5

Temperature: Cold

Overall: 8/15


Derek: Nothing to write home about.

Amy: Nothing special.

7. Water Fountain by Mail Room (Lower one)

Taste: 3/5

Mouth Feel: 3.5/5

Experience: 2/5

Temperature: Cold

Overall: 8.5/15

Derek: Not offensive, but also not defensive

Amy: Ashley Olsen

6. Business Office Hallway Water

Taste: 3/5

Mouth Feel: 1.5/5

Experience: 4/5

Temperature: Moderately Cold

Overall: 8.5/15


Derek: The drama and conflama of it all made it all the more disappointing when it felt flimsy in my mouth.

Amy: I enjoyed the adventure of drinking from this fountain, but once the actual liquid hit my mouth….

5. Water Fountain by Mail Room (Taller one)

Taste: 3.5/5

Mouth Feel: 3/5

Experience: 3/5

Temperature: Moderately Cold

Overall: 9.5/15

Derek: It leaves an aftertaste that makes it feel like I’m sucking on plastic

Amy: Mary-Kate Olsen

4. Water Fountain by Math Office

Taste: 4/5

Mouth Feel: 3/5

Experience: 3/5

Temperature: Moderately Cold

Overall: 10/15

Derek: The pressure’s a bit off, but the flavor is gourmet

Amy: If this were a crayon color, it would be burnt sienna. Nice, but I’d rather use burnt orange.

3. Fountain by Main Entrance/Security

Taste: 4/5

Mouth Feel: 5/5

Experience: 4.5/5

Temperature: Cold

Overall: 13.5/15

Derek: The supreme.

Amy: Excellent pressure!

2. Fountain by ITS

Taste: 5/5

Mouth Feel: 5/5

Experience: 4/5

Temperature: Shockingly Cold

Overall: 14/15

Derek: Hidden treasure, worth the trip.

Amy: Yummy water and an amazing view!

1. Fountain in Old Caf by TV Pit

Taste: 5/5

Mouth Feel: 5/5

Experience: 5/5

Temperature: Amazingly Cold

Overall: 15/15

Derek: This one’s good for when you need to walk far away from classes.

Amy: A trustworthy water

1 Comment on "A Definitive Ranking of IMSA’s Water Fountains"

  1. Miriam Franks | April 1, 2019 at 7:15 pm | Reply

    Thank you for informing me

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