Community idea
Drinking water and refill stations
Map free drinking fountains and bottle refill points for walkers, cyclists, and families on the move.
Last updated: 17 July 2026
What you would map
Drinking water and refill stations communities pin real-world places on a shared map so people can find, photograph, and catalogue them together.
Geography is up to you: a single city, a whole country, or a worldwide atlas.
- Drinking fountain
- Bottle refill tap
- Café / venue refill
- Park / trail water point
What to record on each pin
Each entry should help the next person find the place again and understand why it belongs here.
- Accurate coordinates (stand at the spot when pinning, where safe and lawful)
- Clear photos that show the subject and its setting
- A short, searchable title
- Fountain, bottle tap, or ask-at-counter refill
- Whether it is free and publicly accessible
- Opening hours if inside a venue
- Accessible height or step-free approach if relevant
Why a shared atlas helps
Refill points cut plastic waste and help people stay hydrated. A living map stays current as taps appear and fail.
Spreadsheets and private photo albums do not compound. A public community map grows with every contribution and becomes findable on SpotterAtlas and search engines.
How to start this community
Use Start this community to open the create wizard with a ready brief. Edit the name, description, and categories for your area, then publish when you are ready.
After launch, seed a handful of quality pins, set SEO title and description in Manage settings, and invite contributors.
- Suggested fields to consider: Free, Opening hours, Dog bowl, Accessible height.