Garden Fountains And Public Policy

Berkley, CA people voted for a sugar-sweetened beverages tax in February 2014, the first of its kind in the United States. The tax is intended to minimize sugary drink intake and boost the consumption of healthier drinks, such as water from fountains. First, the city conducted research to examine whether residents had easy access to working drinking water fountains. By developing a mobile GPS application, researchers were able to gather data on Berkley’s drinking water fountains. Demographic data on race and (pop over to this website) income was then gathered using the US Census database. Comparisons were made between the location and demographic data, showing whether class differences affected access to clean, functional water fountains. They were in a position to uncover the demographics of locations surrounding established fountains, as well as the tidiness and upkeep of fountains across various neighborhoods. The fact that the fountains were working was not a guarantee that they were well-maintained, since quite a few were in need of maintenance and repair.