With warmer weather returning, Lviv has restarted its public fountains after a temporary shutdown caused by spring frost. According to Viktor Dubyniak, Head of Municipal Services of the Halytskyi District Administration, most fountains are now running, with a few more set to be reactivated in the coming days.
🚰 Fountains already operating:
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Koliyivshchyna Square
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Kopernyka Street: “Lions’ Well” and “Volodii”
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Rynok Square: drinking fountain
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Svobody Avenue: drinking fountains near the Opera House and Berendy Street
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Bandera Street: fountains near the Organ Hall and transport hub
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Malanyuka Square: drinking fountain
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Mytna Square: dry and drinking fountains
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Krynychna Square: near Pidzamche station
💦 Upcoming activations:
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April 14 (afternoon): dry and drinking fountains near the Opera House
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April 15: “Da Vinci” fountain on Halytska Square
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Dvirtseva Square fountain is being prepared for launch
🏛️ In 2025, Lviv will operate 21 fountains:
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9 decorative fountains:
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Svobody Ave. (Opera House)
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Halytska Square (“Da Vinci”)
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Krynychna Square
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Dvirtseva Square
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Koliyivshchyna Square
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Kopernyka Street: “Lions’ Well” and “Volodii”
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Mytna Square
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Stryiskyi Park (“Ivasyk-Telesyk”)
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12 drinking fountains in various key public locations
🔧 Technical notes:
All drinking fountains are managed by local administrations, while water quality is ensured by Lvivvodokanal. They are fitted with filters for clean, drinkable water.
⛲ Fountains currently closed:
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Four historical fountains on Rynok Square
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Fountain on Mariiinska Square
These remain inactive due to the war and will be restored after martial law ends.