New drinking water stations have been installed at Howe Park, Windsor and Windsor Mall, as well as Ham Common, Richmond and Richmond Park.
The water stations were funded by Hawkesbury Council and Sydney Water.
Hawkesbury Mayor, Councillor Barry Calvert said making fresh drinking water readily available supports the health and wellbeing of residents and helps reduce waste from disposable bottles.
“These stations will provide adults and children with a healthy alternative to sugary drinks,” Clr Calvert said.
“This is particularly important given the increasing levels of excessive weight and obesity in the Hawkesbury, according to recent health reports. These conditions can also contribute to additional health problems such as Type 2 diabetes,” he said.
“These conveniently located water stations will allow residents to easily refill reusable water bottles or to drink from a bubbler.”
Raema Melverton, Head of Communications & Public Affairs at Sydney Water, said Sydney Water removes over one million plastic bottles from waterways each year.
“Using the water stations in preference to purchasing bottled water will also help the environment,” Ms Melverton said.
