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PUC and health officials outline push to expand tap-water access and outreach
Summary
Public Health and the Public Utilities Commission described a citywide outreach push to increase tap-water consumption, expand refill stations in parks and schools and educate residents about Hetch Hetchy water quality; supervisors pressed for equitable station placement and reliable maintenance in lower-income neighborhoods.
City Health and the Public Utilities Commission told the Government Audit and Oversight Committee they are expanding a city initiative to promote drinking tap water, add public refill stations and increase school access, while supervisors and community speakers called for a focus on equity and station maintenance.
"I'm gonna talk a little bit about the intersection between health, water, and what people are replacing water with," said Christina Gutta of the Department of Public Health, summarizing the department—s outreach linking tap-water consumption to reduced sugary-beverage intake and improved dental and metabolic health. Gutta presented evidence…
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