Beech Tree News Network

(Morgantown, KY)- Butler Water donated a Water Bottle Filling Station to Butler County High School in order to offer a healthy drinking option that is convenient and free for students while making a positive and tangible environmental impact.  The station promotes sustainability by reducing the waste created by the bottling process and the need for fossil fuels to make plastic.  A tracking system located on the station displays a running total of plastic water bottles saved from landfills by being refilled.

“Butler Water believes that educating the next generation on water with the proper tools is equally as important as providing safe drinking water on tap.  The Water Bottle Filling Station serves as a constant reminder to protect our environment while offering students a healthy option to stay hydrated,” stated Butler County Water System, Inc. General Manager John Dix.

The Water Bottle Filling Station was installed strategically to offer the greatest benefit to both students and guests. The use of reusable water bottles has been shown to be an encouragement to drink more water.  The increase in this healthy habit will result in a healthier student body. 

Butler County High School Principal Mike Gruber shared, “We appreciate the support of Butler County Water System, Inc. Today, the total of plastic water bottles saved from our landfills exceeds 1,656.  This station has increased the amount of water consumed by our students which will most certainly have a positive impact on the health and nutrition of our students and student-athletes.  We are fortunate to have a community partner such as Butler Water to bring water and education together to benefit everyone.”

Water is the body's principal chemical component, comprising, on average, 60 percent of body weight. Every system in the body depends on water. Water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to cells and provides a moist environment for ears, nose and throat tissues.  Water is life.  Valuing water means valuing our future.  To learn more visit www.butlerwater.com.
 
About Butler County Water System, Inc.

Butler Water serves a diverse blend of residential, agricultural, commercial and industrial water users.  The system provides an average of 900,000 gallons of water each day through a network of 528 miles of pipeline in a 440-square-mile area. Butler Water draws its supply from the Green River which is then treated at it’s 2 million gallon per day treatment plant in Morgantown.  Details about Butler Water can be found online at butlerwater.com.