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Water available for school pupils

Every primary school child in Lincolnshire should be able to access free drinking water whilst in class in a new scheme run by a water company.

Anglian Water is installing mains-fed water coolers in all primary school sites in the county.

The project features a character called Captain Splosh who will encourage pupils to drink more water.

Spokeswoman Colette Nicholls said well-hydrated youngsters performed better in their school work.

"We've come up with an idea for these mains-fed water coolers, she said.' (...)

[Source: BBC Online, 24 January 2007, read full article]