Information obtained from the Food & Water Watch article: Free Your Event from Bottled Water.
Tap Water is Safe. Tap water is cheaper. Tap water eliminates the social and environmental problems caused by bottled water.
Ten steps as listed in the Food & Water Watch:
1. Learn whether the venue will serve exclusively tap water
2. Find the best tap water source
3. Calculate how much water your event requires:
• Multiply the number of people in attendance
by one liter (or 34 ounces) to calculate the
total water needed for one day of an event.
• On a hot day, especially at an outdoor event,
multiply this total by 1.5.
4. Decide whether to use a water filtration device.
5. Plan tap water distribution/water station set-up.
6. Select tap water containers (glassware, reusable bottles, compostable cups)
7. Contact potential partners for the event.
8. Develop marketing and publicity.
9. Plan for the provision of water to speakers and exhibitors, as well as on field trips or for other special situations.
10. Recruit staff and volunteers to help serve tap water at the event.
