Mandatory installation of water coolers

7 February 2023

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NOTICE PAPER NO. 1675
NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR ORAL ANSWER
FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON OR AFTER 7 FEBRUARY 2023

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament
Mr Leon Perera
MP for Aljunied GRC

Question No. 4191

To ask the Minister for Health whether the Ministry will implement mandatory installation of water coolers in areas of high footfall for drinking water to be readily available so as to promote better health.

Answer

The Ministry of Health has worked with the National Environment Agency, Housing and Development Board, Land Transport Authority and National Parks Board to increase the availability of water dispensers. They are now installed at all hawker centres, and are also available at parks, bus interchanges and terminals. Owners of other premises are also encouraged to install water dispensers and water coolers.