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Recent research indicates access to clean drinking water throughout the day in school settings can be a significant intervention, alongside education and diet change, in preventing childhood obesity.
Effective Access to Drinking Water in Schools What is it and why does it matter? Research Brief • March 2020 Effective access to drinking water looks like this: Not this: Provide access to water that children can and want to drink. Effective Access means safe, free drinking water is available to all children.1
Implementing water-efficient practices on campus grounds and fields can reduce both water bills and maintenance costs. WaterSense at Work provides guidance that will help educational facilities get an A+ in water efficiency. USING WATERSENSE AT WORK.
Jan 11, 2019 · Through the use of a consumption indicator, schools with a limited supply of potable or above average water can be identified and specific actions can be developed to achieve a sustainable use of water in the school environment.
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State laws or regulations relevant to water access in schools. Some states (e.g., Massachusetts, West Virginia) have policies that require students to have access to drinking water during the school day, as well as during before-school and after-school activities.
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Effective access to drinking water in school is water that children and adults can and want to drink. This Not this Key strategies to provide effective drinking water access in schools: Certify Drinking Water Safety Assure that school drinking water meets safety standards for lead and other
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Water consumption is important for good health and may help to curb overweight and obesity in school children. This brief highlights areas where local school wellness policies address water accessibility and where policy opportunities exist.
