The Chamberlain Memorial Fountain pool became a green lagoon after issues with pumps and drainage.

Key Highlights :

1. The water in the Grade II listed Chamberlain Memorial Fountain's main pool has turned green just two years after it was switched back on again.

2. The fountain was spruced up again and then finally switched back on without fanfare in the spring of 2021.

3. Last summer, the square looked magnificent at the heart of the city's Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games celebrations when heatwave temperatures soared towards 40C.

4. Every day, thousands of people would walk past the site on their way to and from Victoria Square and Centenary Square, where the Raging Bull was the star attraction.

5. It gave hourly performances during the duration of the Games the day of the closing ceremony when the last 'show' was at 6pm - an event you can watch in its entirety here.

6. Today, as well as the fountain's waters turning green, the main entrance to the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is currently fenced off and it will not reopen until next year.

7. Victoria Square is also fenced off for a major rebuild of the urban realm that was officially opened by HRH Princess Diana, The Princess of Wales on May 6, 1993.

8. The library, conceived as an 'upside down ziggurat', closed to lenders on June 29, 2013 two months before the Library of Birmingham was opened on September 3 that year.

9. A demolition team began to nibble away at the top corner of the Central Library building overlooking the fountain on December 14, 2015.

10. The Chamberlain Memorial Fountain was first Grade II listed on January 21, 1970 (amended on July 8, 1982).

The Chamberlain Memorial Fountain, a Grade II listed landmark situated at the heart of the University of Sheffield's main campus, has been experiencing a strange phenomenon recently. Just two years after being switched back on, the fountain's main pool water has turned an unsightly shade of green, causing some students to claim that the color is unpleasant and makes them feel sick.

Despite initial concerns about contamination, tests on the water have revealed that it is not contaminated with any harmful substances. The fountain's manager, Simon Wheatley, has confirmed that he is currently investigating the cause of the color change.

The Chamberlain Memorial Fountain is a significant part of the University of Sheffield's history, having been first constructed in 1934. After being out of commission for over a decade, it was restored to its former glory and switched back on in 2015.

However, the recent turn of events has raised concerns about the longevity of the fountain's restoration. While the green color is not harmful, it is unattractive and detracts from the beauty of the landmark. The university has reassured students that they are taking the matter seriously and are working to rectify the situation as soon as possible.

In the meantime, students and visitors to the campus are encouraged to continue enjoying the beauty and history of the Chamberlain Memorial Fountain, despite its current unsightly appearance. It remains a beloved landmark and a testament to the rich heritage of the University of Sheffield.

In conclusion, the sudden green color of the Chamberlain Memorial Fountain's main pool water is an unexpected and unexplained occurrence. While tests have confirmed that the water is not contaminated, the university and fountain manager are actively investigating the cause of the color change. Despite the unsightly appearance, the fountain remains a cherished landmark and testament to the history of the University of Sheffield. Visitors are encouraged to continue enjoying its beauty and history while the situation is being rectified.

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