Comments on: MSLK’s Watershed project installed on Governor’s Island

By: Sheri L Koetting

Sheri L Koetting — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:00:38 +0000

Sadly our installation, and the water bottle filling stations, are no longer there.

Funny story, while scouting the location for Watershed, I actually refilled my personal water bottle from the tap on Governors Island. I didn’t know that the water wasn’t potable, I drank it and survived. I later found out they have installed a filtration system and are working on making it potable, they just haven’t passed the quality standards test yet.

By: Chicken Underwear

Chicken Underwear — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:59:19 +0000

I hate to buy bottled water, but also use reusable battles, but I was just very thirsty on The Island and had to buy some because I thought there would be fountains.

Where is the potable water you bring over to the Island?. I will be going back and would like to use it.

Also the Water Taxi hot dog and hamburger stand sell soda on tap. I wonder where they get there water. I drank some and I am still alive.

By: Sheri L Koetting

Sheri L Koetting — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:29:21 +0000

When planning to bring water to an event, or an island, we suggest bringing a reusable bottle. It’s more economical and studies show, better for you. At Governor’s Island, Watershed offered a water bottle refilling station complete with potable water we brought out in advance.

Great point though!

By: Chicken Underwear

Chicken Underwear — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:00:10 +0000

But the tap water on Governors Island is non-potable. Sometimes you need bottled water. Sometimes.