Public Fountain Research Paper

Teenagers have a tendency to get out of control, sometimes worse than others. Putting dish soap into a public fountain is an example of how teenagers can act without thinking of consequences. Dish soap can have numerous negative impacts on both the environment and other citizens.
Public fountains generally are set far away from any water pipe or source. However, there is the odd time when they are beside a major water pipe or lake. When dish soap enters the fountain it creates a giant pool of bubbles, which then overflow the fountain onto the surrounding ground. If there is a water pipe or lake nearby, the bubbles can enter them and cause harm. If dish soap were to enter the lake or river, it is toxic to all animals and fish in the lake and could cause them to get sick or even die which could really screw up the ecosystem. Likewise, if a major water pipe was near the fountain, bubbles would be entering and perhaps causing damage to systems. Either way, the chemicals in soap can enter water systems and can possibly be harmful.
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Anyone who does this is not only a poor role model but is also putting other people in danger if they believe that this is an okay thing to do.
Putting dish soap into a fountain is the wrong thing to do and can negatively impact both the environment and the community. If the soap gets into the water, it can contaminate lakes and water supplies. The bubbles may trigger allergies and cause walking surfaces to become very slippery, which could result in someone getting injured. Foaming a fountain is a huge sign of disrespect for the community and the image that the fountain is trying to portray. All in all foaming a fountain has many negative consequences and should never be