The commissioner presents DEP's perspective on Intro 900, which would require the installation of 500 new drinking fountains. He outlines the agency's concerns about the feasibility and costs of the proposal.

• DEP supports efforts to encourage tap water consumption but believes the proposal is not feasible
• Installing 500 fountains would cost about $20 million
• DEP currently does not maintain any water fountains and would need to hire a new dedicated team
• The agency lacks sufficient and appropriate staff for this task
• There are concerns about whether this would be a legitimate use of water rate funding