H2.0 stations for dogs, people underway in Manhattan Beach
The Leadership Manhattan Beach Class of 2013 has planned a special gift for the Manhattan Beach community come Earth Day: five new state-of-the-art water stations across town, three of which will include a fountain for canine companions. Before the City Council Tuesday, a class representative presented this year’s project, which, with the mission of reducing plastic bottle waste and inspiring healthy water consumption, will replace five highly-trafficked water fountains with what they call “H2.0 Stations.” The multifunctional units, which cost $4,000 apiece, incorporate a water bottle refill fountain, a traditional water fountain, and in some cases, a dog fountain. “This project… supports the lifestyle of Manhattan Beach and establishes us as a green leader in the South Bay,” said Kyle King, class project leader. “We feel that the environmental correlation and the reduction in plastic make a wonderful connection for the city and its residences.” Five “H2.0 Stations” will be installed in high foot-traffic areas across Manhattan Beach. Courtesy of the City of Manhattan Beach Manufactured by Most Dependable Fountains, Inc., the “H2.0 Station” is nearly 4-feet-8-inches tall and…
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