Why Did Ancient Roman Towns Have Fountains Before Water Distribution?

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Aqueducts-for our purposes water pipes carried water from the mountains(1000-meters high) to Roman towns. Also common to these towns and connected to the aqueducts-before the water continued into the water distribution pipes of the town--were beautiful water fountains having beautiful sprays of water shooting high into the air. Give a practical reason for having the fountains before the water entered into the water distribution of the town. For our purposes aqueducts are pipes. :confused:
 
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One practical reason for having the fountains before the water entered into the water distribution of the town is to provide a public display of the water supply. The fountains would be a reminder of the water’s source and the effort that went into providing it, as well as being a visually attractive feature of the town. Additionally, the fountains may have served a practical purpose of allowing for the sediment in the water to settle before the water was distributed.