Access to Drinking Water is Public Health

Some people may find it difficult to define what exactly is public health, but if you pay close attention to the things surrounding you, you will find that there are innumerable things that the government, school, or community has put to our services in order for us to have healthier lives. While looking for things around the univeristy area that would describe what public health is, our group noticed a water machine that provides the community with fresh drinkable water for only 25 cents per gallon. We chose this water machine in Tampa because water is one of the most important necessities in life. Knowing that we have access to clean water is something that we should appreciate. Aside from providing us with drinkable water, this water machine is also promoting the "green" movement since you can reuse your gallon to refill. Also since it is in a large plaza with neighborhoods close by, some people don't even have to drive to get water which saves gas and doesn't harm the environment. We believe this is a great representation of public health because this water machine is not only available to the PUBLIC, but it is there to provide us with clean water for the betterment of our HEALTH. That's why the water machine IS PUBLIC HEALTH! :)

Asyad, Alexis, Lisa, Myles