This morning the Water water Everywhere app received a list of 265 water fountains in central and suburban Melbourne, supplied by the Melbourne City Council.
So the fountains look like this:
And the map looks like this:
Now we’re looking to add Sydney.
So wherever you are in the world, add locations, tell your friends, spread the word and download the app.
Every drop counts.
I used to live in Sydney as a kid, and there are water fountains in every playground, on every beach, zoos, all tourist areas, at every turn. London, and other major cities should follow suit.
We have now done the circuit around Albert Park Lake – home to the famous Australian (Melbourne) F1GP. Water Bubblers submitted!
Sydney has been promoting the use of tap water over bottled with they Tap campaign: http://shoroc.com/2011/tap-campaign/
The idea is great as you know no longer feel guilty of being a cheapskate when asking for tap water in a restaurant and do you bit for the environment.
Tap water gets served in pretty cool bottles too: http://bit.ly/wrkRVa