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Clean Water on Tap: New Water Bottle Refill Stations Coming to the George Washington Memorial Parkway
July 30, 2025 · Source: National Park Service
The George Washington Memorial Parkway is rolling out a major upgrade to its public amenities by installing up to 14 new water bottle refill and drinking stations at high-traffic areas throughout the park. All the new stations are replacing older drinking fountains, upgrading them to include modern bottle fillers to better serve visitors and support sustainability. The project aims to improve year-round access to safe drinking water and reduce waste along the Potomac River corridor.
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