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The Melegis Washing Fountain Although young people can't imagine it, until recently there was no water in the houses. The recent past is relative, for them it is a life, at a historical level it was two days ago. Between the 60s and 70s of the last century, the structure of the sanitary network composed of water supplies and drains was installed. In Melegís, they were installed around 1974. Until this moment the fountain system was basic as it was the usual form of water supply that the whole population used to have. To be able to wash oneself, which at that time was not called showering, due to the almost total absence of these devices. To be able to wash the dishes or do the laundry, the fountain system was a blessing, because if you had it close by and it was good, you would be grateful. Melegís has "always" had one of the most beautiful washing fountains in the region. Although we believe that its origin had to have a sink at ground level since that was the system, during the 20th century and in the post-war period it was adapted as best as possible and in almost all places the water pylons were placed at waist level to make washing more comfortable. The Melegís fountain has a beautiful shed partly covered with tiles and poplar beams, painted to prevent deterioration. And headed with a Christ of the Cloth of Moclin. It is very well preserved and it is good to highlight the goodness of what it was, although today it lets its water flow and most new people wonder what it was for.
