Since TapIt first launched with Global Tap in San Francisco last year, the number of hydration stations across the city has gone from a single unit to eight, including two at the San Francisco International Airport. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission promotes these bottle refilling locations as a healthy alternative to single-use plastic water bottles by providing a way to refill on the go. The 8 stations are located throughout the city, with an interactive Google map pinpointing their locations. The agency has installed the tap stations to provide everyone with free access to high-quality, great tasting tap water from the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park. The water costs less than half a penny per gallon, is tested over 100,000 times per year, and is held to higher standards and regulations set by than EPA than some bottled water companies.
The agency also highlights the evils of plastic water bottles, including citing how costly they are for the environment and how much they contribute to climate change by creating unnecessary waste. A video located on their website provides many examples of people in SF proudly enjoying their tap water thanks to the Drink Tap Project.
Tap and hydration stations is a trend that is not unique to San Francisco. They have also become quite popular on college campuses across the U.S. and in other cities.
Photo Credit: "Outdoor Water Stations in San Francisco" from the SF Public Utilities Commission and powered by Google.
Tap and hydration stations is a trend that is not unique to San Francisco. They have also become quite popular on college campuses across the U.S. and in other cities.
Photo Credit: "Outdoor Water Stations in San Francisco" from the SF Public Utilities Commission and powered by Google.
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