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Some traders town, including the Stevenage Indoor Market, are offering free water refill to help people stay hydrated while supporting the use of reusable bottles and reducing single-use plastic waste.
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EW1Free Water Refill in Town
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Description
The Met Office projects that the UK will experience hotter, drier summers in the future, with more frequent and intense periods of hot weather. Recent decades have also seen a clear warming trend, with average temperatures increasing across the UK.
More than 20 businesses, including Stevenage Indoor Market, are participating. Anyone carrying a reusable water bottle or other suitable refillable container can request a free water refill at participating locations.
The public can download the Free Refill App to find local refill stations near them. The app is provided and managed by a third party, and the Council is not responsible for its content, availability or operation.