These water fountains flow constantly with fresh drinking water for anyone to use and they are everywhere in Rome. Covering the spout with your finger forces the water out a hole on top, creating a arch of water at perfect πΌπ΅πΎπ»πΉπ²π·π° height. The Romans were/are with us.
Clean drinking water is not a scarcity everywhere. I'm pretty sure Rome would shut these down if that was the case.
Water treatment still costs something