Free tap water with Refill London
Have you heard of Refill London? The scheme will help you locate places to refill your bottle with free tap water.
To help reduce the amount of single-use plastic bottles and make drinking water more accessible in public spaces, the Mayor has launched a scheme to help Londoners locate places to refill their bottles with free tap water.
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Community Member 7 years agoThis is a really good idea, there used to be a lot of water Fountains when I was a little kid
kum yoke choong
Community Member 7 years agoWhere are they now? Have they been buried or migrated?
JPB72
Community Member 7 years agoExcellent idea! I do hope it will cover parks and playgrounds as well - children need to be able to get a drink of water everywhere they go
Show full commentExcellent idea! I do hope it will cover parks and playgrounds as well - children need to be able to get a drink of water everywhere they go
Show less of commentAnonymous - account deleted
Community Member 7 years agoBy definition, a park is devoid of eating and drinking establishments. It is protected from the march of business, in order to preserve a bit of open space. Therefore, the Mayor's scheme is not a good fit for parks and open spaces. They...
Show full commentBy definition, a park is devoid of eating and drinking establishments. It is protected from the march of business, in order to preserve a bit of open space. Therefore, the Mayor's scheme is not a good fit for parks and open spaces. They need to have PUBLIC FOUNTAINS.
Show less of commentMarkPink
Community Member 7 years agoThis is a complete no-brainer from an environmental PoV. Expand it quickly to the whole of the west end and remove the scourge of bottled water in plastic bottles. Go for it.
Show full commentThis is a complete no-brainer from an environmental PoV. Expand it quickly to the whole of the west end and remove the scourge of bottled water in plastic bottles. Go for it.
Show less of commentLynnH
Community Member 7 years agogreat idea from the point of view of not using plastic too much but sadly I can see these areas soon becoming unfit to use, and I wouldn't use one, think about the mouth of the bottle touching the filter where the water comes out etc, areas...
Show full commentgreat idea from the point of view of not using plastic too much but sadly I can see these areas soon becoming unfit to use, and I wouldn't use one, think about the mouth of the bottle touching the filter where the water comes out etc, areas of hygiene need to be looked at
Show less of commentAnonymous - account deleted
Community Member 7 years agoThe water in a water fountain rises in a jet, so that you don't need to touch anything to drink it.
If you ask a business to refill your water bottle, you get lukewarm water from a heavily-used tap and you have no control over how close...
Show full commentThe water in a water fountain rises in a jet, so that you don't need to touch anything to drink it.
If you ask a business to refill your water bottle, you get lukewarm water from a heavily-used tap and you have no control over how close they hold the rim to the tap.
Show less of commentdavel
Community Member 7 years agoAs someone else said: if it's a fountain, there's no reason to go anywhere near the water outlet.
Also, what are the hygiene standards of the bottled water manufacturers? Just because it's sealed, doesn't mean it's sterile,
Show full commentand if it's...
As someone else said: if it's a fountain, there's no reason to go anywhere near the water outlet.
Also, what are the hygiene standards of the bottled water manufacturers? Just because it's sealed, doesn't mean it's sterile,
Show less of commentand if it's been sitting on a shelf for a long time, then there's been plenty of time for pathogens to breed.
pa2ita
Community Member 7 years agoGreat initiative, I'd like to see it extend all over London.
Anonymous - account deleted
Community Member 7 years agoA definite need here in London, let's do it.
cyberbabe18
Community Member 7 years agoGreat idea
docwallis
Community Member 7 years agoFantastic idea but about time. I am old enough to remember numerous drinking fountains everywhere in my youth. We are advised by the medical fraternity to drink more water in order to rehydrate, 'clean our systems' to enable our body's...
Show full commentFantastic idea but about time. I am old enough to remember numerous drinking fountains everywhere in my youth. We are advised by the medical fraternity to drink more water in order to rehydrate, 'clean our systems' to enable our body's normal functions and avoid illnesses connected with ignoring this advice. This might also help people avoid consuming unnecessary levels of sugar, salt and varying degrees of harmful chemicals that are contained in most 'soft' drinks which, in part, increase the likelihood of obesity.
Show less of commentPatelsita
Community Member 7 years agoYes I have heard of the refill scheme and I welcome this scheme.
My family and I always try to refill and it’s always a problem trying to find a water fountain in public areas unless you know exactly where to go. It’s very noticeable...
Show full commentYes I have heard of the refill scheme and I welcome this scheme.
My family and I always try to refill and it’s always a problem trying to find a water fountain in public areas unless you know exactly where to go. It’s very noticeable compared to other European countries, we only have a few water fountains at the London airports. I think it’s so environmentally friendly and saves money.
I think this scheme is a step towards the overall policy of opening up toilet facililities in restaurants and water facilities without feeling very embarrassed and ensuring all sections of the population can easily and freely roam around London in comfort.
Show less of commentElsa.Gavriil
Community Member 7 years agoI haven't used it yet but this is an excellent idea that will make everyone's -visitors and Londoners alike- life easier.
Well done!
Show full commentI haven't used it yet but this is an excellent idea that will make everyone's -visitors and Londoners alike- life easier.
Well done!
Show less of commentRaeE
Community Member 7 years agoI've heard of it and am so glad it's happening - I'll be looking out for the stickers (and asking any other places for a refill if I need one!)
Oliverjsinclair
Community Member 7 years agoNot heard of it but I back it 100%.
timtrimingham
Community Member 7 years agoThis is wonderful! A very encouraging and exciting initiative.
Anonymous - account deleted
Community Member 7 years agoWhat a great idea.
Show full commentWhat a great idea.
Show less of commentDavid-Sean Robinson
Community Member 7 years agoCool name mate.
fractos
Community Member 7 years agoGreat and necessary idea.
Anonymous - account deleted
Community Member 7 years agoYes, definitely a good idea, especially in hot weather. If people prefer to quench their thirst with fancier, more expensive drinks they can, but lots of people would make use of this!
And, no, I hadn't heard of it before, but the only one...
Show full commentYes, definitely a good idea, especially in hot weather. If people prefer to quench their thirst with fancier, more expensive drinks they can, but lots of people would make use of this!
And, no, I hadn't heard of it before, but the only one of the existing areas I ever go to is the South Bank
Show less of commentmcmartiny
Community Member 7 years agoGreat idea. However, for me to use this instead of single use platic bottles, the water needs to be filtered so it does not have the chlorine smell / taste of standard London tap water.
cyberbabe18
Community Member 7 years agoBrita do a travel water bottle
kamar
Community Member 7 years agoI drink bottled water because it tastes better than tap water. At home I use filtered water. If London water is as clean and pure as they say then why is the scale in the kettle brown and not that unique chalky bluish white? I'm all for...
Show full commentI drink bottled water because it tastes better than tap water. At home I use filtered water. If London water is as clean and pure as they say then why is the scale in the kettle brown and not that unique chalky bluish white? I'm all for free water points though. I'd like to think they could be kept super clean to avoid the spread of infection.
Show less of commentMWalker174
Community Member 7 years agoGood idea. Does the scheme include giving people or allowing them to purchase, non-plastic water containers as well?
Show full commentGood idea. Does the scheme include giving people or allowing them to purchase, non-plastic water containers as well?
Show less of commentTalk London
Official Representative 7 years agoHi MWalker174. Yes, you can earn yourself a free bottle by downloading the app and earning points each time you Refill: https://www.refill.org.uk/buy-a-bottle/
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Anonymous - account deleted
Community Member 7 years agoGet yourself a water bottle by purchasing a drink in a bottle on one occasion (orange juice, perhaps) and then reusing the bottle for water for ages.
Poundland sell water bottles.
Or be even more green and pick up a bottle someone else...
Show full commentGet yourself a water bottle by purchasing a drink in a bottle on one occasion (orange juice, perhaps) and then reusing the bottle for water for ages.
Poundland sell water bottles.
Or be even more green and pick up a bottle someone else has dropped in the road and wash it out thoroughly.
Show less of commentLondinium
Community Member 7 years agoGreat idea, expand it quickly.
Anonymous - account deleted
Community Member 7 years agoThis has my full support. Fantastic initiative. Let's aim for zero one time use plastic bottles in 5 years!