Unitywater and Noosa Council have partnered to install eight new water bottle refill stations across the region to help reduce single-use plastics and keep the community hydrated with free tap water.
The new stations have been installed at popular community locations including Noosa Bus Station, Peregian Beach Community House, Peregian Beach Shopping Square, Lions Park Noosaville, two spots in Cooroy – the library and the Hinterland Adventure Playground, as well as local beach access tracks.
Unitywater chief executive officer Anna Jackson said the refill stations supported the lifestyle of the Noosa region, with locals and tourists having access to clean drinking water for free.
“We know our customers enjoy an active lifestyle outdoors and these stations help them stay hydrated while keeping single-use plastic out of our waterways. According to Healthy Waterways, every year more than 7 million tonnes of rubbish ends up in the world’s oceans, 80 per cent of which is plastic,” Ms Jackson said.
“We all have a role to play to reduce this figure – and we can all start by carrying a reusable water bottle and filling up at one of nearly 60 stations across our service region, while saving $3 – $4 on bottled water. It’s a win for your savings and the environment.”
The new refill stations have a spout for filling water bottles, a bubbler to drink straight from the fountain and a dog bowl to keep furry friends quenched.
Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie said the new fountains were much appreciated and would be well used.
“Everyone can help reduce single-use plastics with a reusable water bottle at these new water fountains across the shire,” Cr Wilkie said.
“Simple changes like this can have a big impact on our health and environment in the long run.”
To find a free, public water fountain near you, visit the Unitywater website at unitywater.com/community/water-on-tap-project/water-refill-stations.
