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Effective Access to Drinking Water in Schools: What is it and why does it matter?

April 24, 2021
Research Brief • April 2021Effective Access means that safe and appealing drinking water is readily available at no charge to all children.1Children and adolescents spend many hours at school, making schools an important setting to support hydration and to promote healthy habits. Improved access and…
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