I teach at an elementary school on the island of Maui, where we experienced a record heat wave. Most children bring bottled water, but I wanted all children to have easy access to water on a regular basis. I've searched online and found some nice, inexpensive fountains, but wanted something I could really count on. This fountain is perfect for us! Move the handle to one side and it's a fountain (adjustable), move it to the other side and it's a faucet. We attached it directly to the faucet using one of the adapters the company sent us as a special order after the first one didn't fit (ours wasn't the most common). The kids love it and we're looking for more for other classes!