City of Cambridge Participatory Budgeting

Committee: E​nvironment, Health & Safety

Cost: ​$40,000

Location: C​itywide

Short description: A​t a water bottle refill station you get a healthy drink for free! The Cambridge Public Health Department recommends drinking more water and less sugary drinks.

Long description: C​ambridge water comes from Fresh Pond to our homes, schools, and parks. It’s a clean, safe, and healthy choice. Water bottle refill stations in public places across the city encourage people to drink more water and use fewer disposable plastic bottles.

Bottle Water Infographic from CREDO:

 Suggested locations: Fresh Pond, Russell Field, Haggerty School, Cambridge Common, and Donnelly Field.