PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Matt Gove, Mid-Atlantic Policy Manager of Surfrider Foundation, on Support for Intro 900
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Matt Gove from Surfrider Foundation testifies in support of Intro 900, which proposes to install new public drinking fountains in New York City. He argues that this initiative would provide easy access to New York's high-quality tap water, save money for residents, and reduce plastic waste.
- Surfrider Foundation conducts beach cleanups and frequently finds plastic bottles and bottle caps, highlighting the need for alternatives to bottled water.
- Gove emphasizes that tap water is significantly cheaper than bottled water and doesn't contain microplastics often found in bottled water.
- He acknowledges the cost of implementing the bill but argues it's a worthwhile investment to provide access to clean tap water and reduce litter.
Matt Gove
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Hello.
3:43:36
Thanks for having us give some testimony.
3:43:38
My name is Matt Gove.
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I'm with the SURF Rider Foundation representing the New York City chapter of SURF Rider.
3:43:45
We we do a lot of different things, but one of our main things we do is a lot of beach cleanup and we find a lot of plastic bottles and bottle caps.
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And so we're here to support INT 900.
3:44:00
Seems like a pretty straightforward and smart smart bill to get New York's delicious and fantastic water out to all New Yorkers make it easily accessible.
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You know, the summers are only getting hotter.
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It saves New Yorkers money.
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Bald water is, like, a 100 to a thousand times more expensive than than tap water.
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Also, you know, we found over and over again that there's tons of microplastics and plastic bottled water, so it's not really that great for you.
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And it also would reduce litter.
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Like I said, we find these bottles and all caps all over the place.
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So it's it's a real win win.
3:44:41
Obviously, it's gonna cost some money, but seems like a a worthwhile thing to do to get our great tap water out to all New Yorkers and Surfrider supports INT 900, and thank you, counsel number of powers and chairman general.
