The Best Things in Life Are Free

Walking through the Detroit airport, it looks like they are newly installing water bottle refill stations. Way to go, Detroit!

Now, after dumping your liquids before security, you don't need to choose between trying to fill your bottle from a drinking fountain or paying $3+ for a plastic bottle of water. You can also be proud knowing you are part of the solution by not contributing to the 483B (like *billions*) water bottles used in 2019.

(Detroit is also using the stations to call attention to the importance of fresh tap water, and the partnership between Delta and the airport to support youth who are leading a water-testing initiative in Flint. Learn more here.)

Now, if you've been living under a rock like me, you missed that both Sea-Tac airport and Portland airport also have refill stations, and have since late 2012!

While this is particularly convenient when you are limited liquids and hostage to high airport prices, you can also benefit from refill stations in everyday life. Check out these resources to find water near you when you're out and about: 

Tap app Android iOS
In their own words, "Tap’s Refill Station network is partly made up of partnerships with coffee shops and fast-casual restaurants, while also showing you best public places to refill your water bottle around the world."

RefillMyBottle app Android iOS
In their words, "RefillMyBottle is an online map that identifies all the places - be it a cafe, resort, museum or shop - where refillers could walk in and fill up their bottle with clean drinkable water for free or a minimum fee."

Stay hydrated, friends!