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Patch Watch: Broken, Rusted Water Fountain at Los Gatos Creek Trail Head on East Main Street

Thirsty joggers, cyclists and general public say they can no longer drink out of the fountain due to its rust, dirt and unsanitary conditions.

The double-drinking fountain on East Main Street at the entrance of the seems to have been fixed from its uncontrolled flow of water, but now thirsty runners and those needing hydration are complaining that it's affected by a host of other problems.

They say they wish they could drink out of it, but point out that it's filthy, full of debris, dead insects, mineral deposits and other unwelcomed microscopic life forms.

LOCATION: East Main Street at entrance of Los Gatos Creek Trail.

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PROBLEM: Uncontrolled flow of water, dirt, rust, debris.

RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Town of Los Gatos Parks and Public Works Department. 

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CONTACT: Los Gatos Parks and Public Works Department, 408-399-5770, or email department director Todd Capurso at tcapurso@losgatosca.gov.

DATE REPORTED: Jan. 18

DAYS ON WATCH: 42


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