Bush Hill Park is one of six on the network to benefit from new water fountains installed by Transport for London

A water fountain installed by TfL — credit TfL

Customers using the London Overground in Bush Hill Park will find it easier to stay hydrated as Transport for London (TfL) has installed a new free-to-drink water fountain.

Six new drinking fountains are now available at stations on the London Overground, including at Bush Hill Park, taking the total to 28 across the network.

Carrying water when using public transport is highly recommended, especially during the summer months, and these new drinking fountains will make it even easier for customers to fill their bottle up and stay cool on the transport network.

With the average Londoner buying more than three plastic water bottles every week, or around 175 bottles a year, the drinking fountains available across the London Overground will aim to bring this number down, encouraging customers to use their own refillable bottle

To help London Overground customers find their nearest drinking fountain, TfL has also published a handy map online giving details of their locations, both at London Overground stations or nearby.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: “We know how important it is for Londoners to stay hydrated and cool on our network, but I’m also determined to reduce our city’s use of single-use plastic. That’s why we’re installing these additional water fountains, along with a helpful map for Londoners to find their nearest fountain, as we continue to build a better, greener London for everyone.”

Rory O’Neill, general manager for London Overground, said: “We are committed at London Overground to provide easy access to free drinking water wherever we can. Our growing number of drinking fountains is a testament to that, allowing customers to stay hydrated while using our services but also doing our bit for the environment by helping reduce the reliance on single use plastic bottles.”

The mayor is encouraging Londoners to adopt small changes that can have a big environmental impact, like refilling reusable bottles, instead of needlessly buying single-use ones. Complementing the water fountains on the London Overground, City Hall has partnered with Thames Water to install more than a 100 water fountains in busy and accessible areas of London.

Access to drinking water in public spaces has also been improved through the Refill London scheme, which encourages London’s many restaurants, cafes and businesses to offer free refills and water fountains, making it easier for Londoners and visitors to the capital to refill on the go.

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