Decatur Active Living’s Water Fountain Committee needs your input!  Received this in my virtual mailbox yesterday.  (Do you think in 50 years, people will wonder why it’s called a “mailBOX”?)

The Decatur Active Living Board has formed a Water Fountain Committee to access Decatur’s public water needs. Some of the issues they seek to address include water fountain access, the location of public water fountains throughout the city, the reduction of plastic bottles, the cost efficiency of adding new water fountains, fountain maintenance and a needs-assessment for future water fountains. Ultimately, the goal of the committee is to increase access to public water fountains in order to support Decatur’ active lifestyle.

According to the 2010 US Census, the population of Decatur is 19,335 and currently Decatur has 14 water fountains. This works out to be approximately one fountain per every 1400 Decatur residents. How do we know if this is enough to meet the needs of our active population?

This is where YOU come in! Please take a few minutes to complete a short five question survey on water fountains in Decatur at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F38PJRS. Deadline for completing the survey is January 15, 2012. We look forward to getting your ideas and opinions.

Here’s probably the most interesting question of the six…

Would you, your business, or organization be interested in funding the full or partial cost of a water fountain with a permanent plaque recognizing you for your gift?

From Patti Garrett’s Blog…

The Active Living Advisory Board’s Water Fountain Committee is looking for volunteers to help plan the design, funding and placement of drinking water fountains throughout the City. A goal of the ALAB is to make it easier for residents and visitors alike to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Having water readily available to walkers, runners and bikers will help to fulfill that mission and make Decatur an even more livable City.

To volunteer or for more information contact Bill Adams at 404-688-1222-o, 404-273-0687-cell or wtadams@adamsrealtors.com.

A chicken in every pot, an elephant water fountain on every corner!

But seriously, this is certainly something that is sorely missing from city streets these days.  Especially in the DEAD of summer.  Oh and please, let’s not try to be too cute or stylish with the design.  Simple and insanely functional gets my vote.