Illinois plan requiring water bottle filling stations moves to House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A bill moving through the statehouse could require water bottle filling stations inside future large buildings in Illino...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A bill moving through the statehouse could require water bottle filling stations inside future large buildings in Illinois. The plan would apply to new properties that are 5,000 square feet or larger and any buildings with an occupancy of over 100 people. Illinois state law requires water fountains in public buildings, but sponsors explained Thursday that more people are using their own water bottles or containers to reduce plastic and help the environment. Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass (D-Elmhurst) said the cost for water bottle filling stations will be equivalent to regular water fountains.