Water fountains were installed across the city last summer as part of council efforts to reduce reliance on single-use plastics.
Now, as part of plastic free July, Brighton and Hove City Council is promoting its fountains as a “simple way” that everyone can help reduce single-use plastic waste.
The six fountains provide residents and visitors with “easy access” to free drinking water.
Water fountains and bottle filling points can be found at the following locations:
- Hove Lawns
- Hove Lagoon skate park
- Churchill Square
- the North Gate of the Royal Pavilion
Bottle filling points are also installed in front of Hove Town Hall and outside Brighton Station.
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Each of the water outlets is sterilised daily but the council asks users to get in touch if any have been damaged or vandalised.
“Unnecessary plastic waste has a serious impact on our local environment,” said councillor Trevor Muten, chairman of the transport and sustainability committee.
“Single-use plastics affect our seas, parks and open spaces by polluting habitats, endangering wildlife and contributing to climate change.
“We must work together as a city to minimise plastic waste. This includes council-led projects like our drinking water stations as well as efforts from businesses, communities, and individuals.”
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