A Celebration of Water in the Desert
At its full height of 560 feet, the fountain in
the center of Fountain Hills is higher than the
At its full
Washington Monument. It is also 10 feet taller
height of
than Notre Dame Cathedral, 110 feet higher
than the Great Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt and
560 feet
three times as high as Old Faithful Geyser in
Yellowstone Park.
The white plume of the world famous fountain is visible far beyond
Fountain Hills, the town that has taken its name from the landmark. It
can be seen from as far away as the Superstition Mountains, Carefree
and even from jets. That is exactly what its designers intended. It was
created in the 1970s to attract tourists and potential property buyers.
Today, the fountain is the focal point for community celebrations
and the pride of its residents. In years past, fireworks exploded
around its lofty heights and during the Great Fair, hot air balloons
drifted over its lake. If you happen to visit during the St. Patrick’s Day
celebration, you’ll see the fountain transform to green.
The pump is powered by three 500 HP pumps, which force
70,000 gallons of reclaimed water per minute through an 18-inch
nozzle specially designed and built by Switzerland’s Institute of
Hydraulic Research.
It may seem surprising to have such a magnificent spout in an
arid area, but this fountain is a celebration of water where it is most
appreciated – in the middle of the desert.
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