The NY Times reported this morning on Grand Central Terminal's beautiful drinking water fountain. The fountain has been there since the terminal opened in 1913 - although most people don't notice it, preferring instead to pay $2 for water in a plastic bottle. Rivaling any fountain in Europe, the bubbler sports carvings of oak leaves and acorns -- a Vanderbilt family symbol - and is set into a marble wall. Stylish!
Upon testing, the NY Times found the water to be lead free, and after a phone call to Metro North, discovered that Grand Central's two fountains are cleaned twice a day - no safety concerns there!
So next time you're in Grand Central - don't reach for your wallet, go looking for this beautiful fountain instead. You'll save yourself some cash and reduce plastic waste that ends up in landfills!
Photo: Josh Haner, The NY Times
Perfect article for tapitwater.com. Nice recap, Kylie. Even though she was half-joking I thought Susan Dominus didn't need to end the article by suggesting you use hand sanitizer after touching the handle. I have always felt that the city should promote the use of the water fountains around town while simultaneously verifying they are lead-free and otherwise clean.
I agree, I think mentioning the hand sanitizer was a bit over the top. Although I guess we live in the age of H1N1 now?? Thanks for the comment Tony!
I found another pic of the fountain. It is very attractive. http://media.photobucket.com/image/grand%20central%20water%20fountain/dustysage/WU%20050308/Gwen/1WaterFountain-GrandCentralStation.jpg
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