A drinking water tap in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – In an effort towardsa civilized, modern and smart city, Hanoi has installed free drinking watertaps in some streets, which has received the enthusiastic responses from touristsand local residents.
The taps were put in Dong Xuan and Hang Damarkets, and Son Tay garden in Hoan Kiem district in January by WaterManufacturing JSC No. 3.
According to Nguyen Dinh Tien, Director ofWater Manufacturing JSC No. 3, with cutting-edge equipment, the three taps meetstandards of bottled water and requirements set by the Health Ministry.
The installation aims to serve the public,especially those in difficult circumstances who have no clean water for dailyuse, while contributing to promoting the image of Hanoi as a peaceful, civilisedand modern city to foreign visitors, he said.
Luong Phu Thiep, a taxi driver at Dong Xuanmarket, said the drinking water taps are very useful and convenient for him ashe spends a lot of time driving.
“The taps help me save about 30,000-40,000VND (1.29-1.72 USD) a day on drinking water,” he said.
Nguyen Thanh Cuc, a porter at Dong Xuanmarket, said she used to bring water from home to drink.
“Since the taps were installed, I only needto bring an empty bottle to take water from the taps. It is very convenient andhygienic,” she said.
A tourist from the UK said free public waterwill help reduce the discharge of plastic bottles to the environment.
Tien said Water Manufacturing JSC No. 3 willinstall another drinking water tap in Nha Bat Giac (Octagon House) near Ly ThaiTo Statue in Hoan Kiem district, expressing his hope that Hanoi will allow the company to set up some taps around HoanKiem (Sword Lake) to serve holidaymakers to the capital city.-VNA
The taps were put in Dong Xuan and Hang Damarkets, and Son Tay garden in Hoan Kiem district in January by WaterManufacturing JSC No. 3.
According to Nguyen Dinh Tien, Director ofWater Manufacturing JSC No. 3, with cutting-edge equipment, the three taps meetstandards of bottled water and requirements set by the Health Ministry.
The installation aims to serve the public,especially those in difficult circumstances who have no clean water for dailyuse, while contributing to promoting the image of Hanoi as a peaceful, civilisedand modern city to foreign visitors, he said.
Luong Phu Thiep, a taxi driver at Dong Xuanmarket, said the drinking water taps are very useful and convenient for him ashe spends a lot of time driving.
“The taps help me save about 30,000-40,000VND (1.29-1.72 USD) a day on drinking water,” he said.
Nguyen Thanh Cuc, a porter at Dong Xuanmarket, said she used to bring water from home to drink.
“Since the taps were installed, I only needto bring an empty bottle to take water from the taps. It is very convenient andhygienic,” she said.
A tourist from the UK said free public waterwill help reduce the discharge of plastic bottles to the environment.
Tien said Water Manufacturing JSC No. 3 willinstall another drinking water tap in Nha Bat Giac (Octagon House) near Ly ThaiTo Statue in Hoan Kiem district, expressing his hope that Hanoi will allow the company to set up some taps around HoanKiem (Sword Lake) to serve holidaymakers to the capital city.-VNA
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