Using water/fountains to cope with heat waves in cities

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

6Clean water and sanitation

11Sustainable cities and communities

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Type of the Solution

Infrastructural

Description of the solution

Building, repairing and maintaining fountains for drinking and cooling. Cooling by water spray (fountains and recreational water features, such as splash pads and spray parks). Maximising the adoption of closed water cycle for not drinking purposes. Rainwater or domestic and municipal wastewater may be re-used for cooling (e.g. wetting of streets), after proper treatment

Who lead the solution

Local Government

Other Notes

Government

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