Intro 573-2024 would require NYC Parks to evaluate the need for drinking fountains in sections of park property adjacent to non-parkland and install additional fountains in these areas. NYC Parks maintains over 3,400 exterior drinking fountains and incorporates new and replacement fountains in most park renovation projects.

• NYC Parks is the largest provider of clean drinking water for New Yorkers in public spaces
• New and replacement water fountains are included in nearly all park renovation capital projects
• The agency appreciates the intent of the legislation but notes it may be largely duplicative of Intro 900
• NYC Parks expresses readiness to answer any questions from the committee