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You may want to discuss this with the municipality prior to starting a potentially failed startup. RO, as many pointed out, is not an optimal method (especially since the supply of water, I assume, is not from the sea and/or a brackish source). Thus, other techniques, if required, may serve you better. Are these fountains going to be a part of a thirst-quenching non-profit setup? If so, this is a beautiful venture. Check with the City (municipality), though. Good luck.

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You're right. The municipality in Barcelona, does not permit setting up adding water fountains connected to the city's water system in the public space. However, there are potential ways to address this issue and push for change and to begin this project:

1. Introduce an app with public refill stations: By creating an app that provides information about public refill stations, individuals can easily locate places where they can refill their water bottles. This encourages the use of existing water sources without relying on the city's water system.

2. Partner with private local refilling stations: Collaborating with private businesses that have their own water refilling stations can expand the availability of refill options. These stations can be equipped with technology and services that offer a variety of water options, such as still, sparkling, and flavored water refills.

By implementing these measures, it is possible to demonstrate the demand for accessible water refill options and highlight the need for change in the government's policies. This approach can help promote sustainable water consumption practices and reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles.

It is important to note that the safety of drinking water from public fountains in Barcelona has been confirmed. Therefore, utilizing refill stations can provide a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to purchasing bottled water.

Overall, by combining public refill stations through an app and partnering with private local refilling stations, it is possible to create a network of accessible and sustainable water sources. This can contribute to raising awareness about the importance of water conservation and potentially influence the government to reconsider their restrictions on water fountains in public spaces.

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