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Editorial
. 2017 Sep;107(9):1354-1356.
doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2017.303972.

Water Access in the United States: Health Disparities Abound and Solutions Are Urgently Needed

Anisha I Patel  1 , Laura A Schmidt  1
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Editorial

Water Access in the United States: Health Disparities Abound and Solutions Are Urgently Needed

Anisha I Patel et al. Am J Public Health. 2017 Sep.
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Efforts to Promote Safe, Appealing Water in Schools and Community Settings Note. Part a: Louisville pure tap Fill & Chill coolers are available with biocompostable cups for local events. Part b: an element of the Agua4All program, weather-resistant metal signs featuring “Wally the Water Droplet” are posted next to filtered reusable water bottle filling stations to signify safe drinking water in California communities where tap water is not potable. Part c: a water station with reusable water bottle filling capability in an elementary school cafeteria. A promotional poster and small cups also help to encourage water consumption among students. Part d: one of 100 reusable water bottle filling stations that are being installed in parks and public spaces by the City of San Francisco, California.
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