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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Boston Water Tap Hearing Scheduled Thursday

City Councilor Matt O'Malley is looking to increase access to public water taps throughout Boston.

How many times have you been around Boston and wanted a simple drink of water, but there wasn't a water fountain in sight? Boston District 6 City Councilor Matt O’Malley would like to increase tap water access in public places including parks and open spaces. On Thursday, Feb. 7, O'Malley will lead a city, neighborhood services and veterans affairs committee hearing about best practices, safety and new technologies of the delivery of tap water. The hearing will be held at City Hall at 11 a.m. on the fifth floor and is open to the public. "I think this is a no brainer for the city," said O'Malley, who first called for a hearing last year on the idea. O'Malley said he'd like to have more bubblers, water fountains and water filling stations …

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