Take the tap water challenge

This summer, thirsty residents are being dared to take the tap water challenge and rediscover the taste of clean, fresh tap water.

Part of a new campaign to help save money, waste and energy, Dorset councils are calling for local people to turn back to the tap. Recycling teams will be out and about making a splash at events in Purbeck, Christchurch and East Dorset promoting the benefits of ditching bottled water in favour of filling up from the tap.

Most people cannot taste the difference between bottled and tap water, so local residents are being challenged to see whether they can. Those who guess correctly could receive a free refillable water bottle.

The campaign is designed to help promote reduce, reuse and recycling messages to young people and families across the county throughout July and August.

Tap water challenge roadshows will be taking place throughout the county, visit www.dorsetforyou.com/recyclingevents to find out where and when. The tap water challenge team will be in Purbeck, Christchurch and East Dorset on:

18 July – Wareham Carnival,Wareham Quay - 1pm-5pm
24 July - Wild about Wimborne, Minster Green and Corn Market - 9am-1pm
3 August – National Play Day event, Christchurch Quay - 10am-4pm
16 August – Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre, Wimborne - 10am-2pm

The campaign is organised by the Dorset Reduction and Recycling Group and includes Christchurch Borough Council, Dorset County Council, North Dorset District Council, Purbeck District Council, West Dorset District Council and Weymouth and Portland Borough Council.