Advocates pushing for water bottle filling stations in all Alabama schools
Push for water bottle filling stations in schools By Ugochi Iloka | May 17, 2021 at 9:35 AM CDT - Updated May 17 at 9:35 AM
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A new bill will require bottle filling stations be installed in any newly constructed and renovated public schools. However some advocates said while that’s a good start, it’s not enough.
Research shows water bottle filling stations in schools triples the amount of water children drink at lunch, helping their short term memory and reducing the likelihood of childhood obesity. But more than anything, water bottle filling stations and personal water bottles can help reduce the spread of germs and disease, however several Alabama schools don’t have them.