The public source was built in the second half of the 19th century, at the top of the current Via Principe Umberto, by local workers with the aim of making the water of the spring up to the population accessible.

The structure has a regular planimetry and a masonry in well squared limestone cantons, arranged on regular courses with thick joints in lime mortar.

The façade is enriched by a shallow niche, surmounted by an unloading arch, while the adjective cornice conceals the timpane profile of the two-phalt roof.

Originally, the water flows directly from two cannulas placed on the masks, giving the structure a simple but elegant monumentality.

After the demolition of the ancient washbasin called “Su trogliu” initially located next to the source, the fountain collection tank was used for which decade as a washbasin.

The problem of water supply and water quality has always been central to Muros. The start of the aqueduct in 1924 and the laying of new water pipelines in 1952 eliminated the long rows in front of the fountains, however, leading to their progressive abandonment.

Le Funtanas: sources and hydronomes of Muros

The importance of water supplies for the community of Muros is evident in the local toponomastic, which preserves a rich swamp of hydronimi. Some significant examples are:

Badu'e Carru, The Carriage Forum

Caminu de s’Ena, The Vein Trail

Sa Funtana de la Furraghe

Funtana S’Adde, fountain of the valley

Funtana and Casu

Swimming pool and Pedru

S’Abba Ruja, the red water

About Tuvvu

According to the hydrogeological census conducted between 1964 and 1968, the territory of Muros is crossed by seventeen sources, both seasonal and perennial, with courses ranging from a few liters to tens of litres per minute. Almost all the sources mentioned derive from the same structural condition, which occurs at the point of contact between rocks of different permeability. Among the most important are:

Funtana Oroppo

Source of Retturas

Silver Pedru Soro

Source San Leonardo

Sources of Badde Irvos and Monte Terras