Listening to the Sound of Water Dripping on Shabbat

Question

We have a water fountain at home that drips water. The dripping sound is soothing. Sometimes the water runs out and the fountain needs to be refilled. Is there a problem with doing this on Shabbat, if everything is mechanical?

Answer

It is forbidden to refill water on Shabbat.

Source

Mishnah Berurah (Chapter 338, Subparagraph 1).

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