EWEB, SUB and RWD join forces at Lane County Fair to distribute water to fairgoers
The Lane County Fair kicks off this week, and the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB), Springfield Utility Board (SUB) and Rainbow Water District (RWD) are teaming up for the ninth year to provide fairgoers with clean, cold free water.
The three local water utilities collaborate to provide a free water booth, which is one of the more popular booths at the fair. The booth will have ice-cold water bottle refill stations, drinking fountains and a mister to ensure fairgoers can stay hydrated throughout the event, while also promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Fairgoers are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottles to take advantage of the free water station. This both reduces plastic waste and saves money, compared to buying bottled water.
Disposable plastic water bottles are a large source of waste across the United States, and only a fraction ever get recycled – leading to substantial impacts on our rivers, oceans and landfills. Bringing your own reusable water bottle to large events helps to reduce the number of discarded single use bottles.
“Partnering with our fellow water utilities to provide free water and misters at the fair to cool off on hot days is a wonderful tradition,” says Jeannine Parisi, strategic program manager with EWEB. “Not only is our tap water cold and delicious, but it also saves families money at the fair and reduces single-use plastics, so it is a win-win.”
EWEB, SUB and RWD partner on multiple projects each year to remind citizens of Lane County that water knows no boundaries. Protecting water sources and conserving water is shared responsibility. Here in Lane County, we are fortunate to have some of the highest quality drinking water in the world. EWEB, SUB and Rainbow are committed to water source protection and educating customers on what they can do to help protect our water sources. EWEB’s water is sourced from the McKenzie River, SUB relies on the Middle Fork Willamette River and groundwater, and Rainbow on groundwater alone.
