Closing Bell: Take and Go Water
A true tipster is born: Brownstoner regular Biff Champion sent in his second tip after checking out the “Water-on-the-Go” program this weekend, a new initiative that is making NYC water more accessible at outdoor public locations. The six fountains are hooked up to fire hydrants and are staffed by volunteers. This location was at Pier…
A true tipster is born: Brownstoner regular Biff Champion sent in his second tip after checking out the “Water-on-the-Go” program this weekend, a new initiative that is making NYC water more accessible at outdoor public locations. The six fountains are hooked up to fire hydrants and are staffed by volunteers. This location was at Pier Six and is also set up Tuesdays at the Borough Hall Greenmarket.
I forgot what they used… “New York City is adding food grade phosphoric acid to the water supply and maintaining a targeted pH to keep lead from dissolving in the water. The pH is adjusted to reduce the corrosivity of the water. The phosphoric acid creates a protective film on pipes that reduces the release of metals such as lead from household plumbing.”
DIBS gets his old pipes cleaned regularly just to be on the safe side.
Thanks, Ty, very helpful. Wait, so how do I get my water sampled? It smells pretty funky coming out of the tap.
Here’s the sampling station… I’m sure you’ve seen them:
http://bit.ly/91AVNh
And here’s what’s inside:
http://bit.ly/9LMhi7
Jessibaby —
Water is tested all over the city. There are water testing stations scattered in almost every neighborhood. The only types of piping that is harmful is lead. (AND most lead pipes are fairly safe anyway.)
Pipes don’t get rusty inside — the natural water from up north won’t cause corrosion in a sealed pipe… and, in addition, they add a *small* amount of a chemical that that reduces the risk of corrosion even more. A calcium or other similar layer actually coats water pipes over time…. this is why even lead pipes aren’t too dangerous. Water pipes are usually copper (inside) or iron or concrete (underground). None of which pose a danger to your health…. Poland Springs uses these same materials to move water around.
If you are still concerned about your building’s piping, I believe the city will test your water for free.
Say what you like tybur but I’m pretty sure marquee holder-upperer is a well-paying union position.
“You guys do know that NYC tap water is FAR more regulated than the water in your Fiji and Poland Springs bottles, right? And by far more I mean it actually *is* regulated and tested.”
But what about pipes? Even if the water is a-ok leaving the treatment facility, how do I know what state it’s in once it’s traveled through old and rusty pipes to get to my glass?
Do I have to mention this is an Educational Program about tap vs. bottled water? The fountain is an attention-getting gimmick. These gov’t employees aren’t teaching people how to operate a lever.
I do have to say they could have dressed up the standard issue music festival water station, but that’s minor.
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So much life in this pic.
and three government employees getting paid to work a SIMPLE WATER FOUNTAIN!
how many people does it take to work a water foundation joke!?!? well it’s right!
*rob*