The novelty that Vila-real inaugurates in the middle of Plaça Major: free filtered and nicely fresh water
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The novelty that Vila-real inaugurates in the middle of Plaça Major: free filtered and nicely fresh water

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General2 September 2026 at 17:23

Since this Wednesday, Vila-real has a new point where residents and visitors can access refrigerated drinking water for free. The Vila-real City Council and Facsa put into operation in the main square the first fountain with these characteristics in the city. The new infrastructure was inaugurated on the day the festivities begin in honor of the patron saint Mare de Déu de Gràcia. This is an initiative that aims to offer filtered and fresh water for free to citizens during the festival days.

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