Introduction:
Since my arrival in Singapore in Aug 2022, Ive noticed some genuinely user-friendly aspects of the city. One prominent example is the abundance of free water dispensers, found in airports, food court corners, near public restrooms, within condom, and especially along parks and greenways. Given Singapores tropical, equatorial climate, its easy to get dehydrated when outdoors. Carrying water everywhere can be cumbersome, and buying water can be economically burdensome.
Access to free, safe drinking water outdoors is particularly beneficial for those who enjoy outdoor activities like running or hiking, like myself. However, this raises a question: How do I find these water points when exploring unfamiliar areas?
Attempted Solutions:
I tried searching on Google Maps and Apple Maps, but to no avail – such data is probably only relevant in Singapore and is a niche need, not covered by these major platforms. Even various Singapore government websites didnt provide the answers I sought.
My Solution:
So, I decided to create This APP. Upon opening, it shows nearby water points, giving details like latitude and longitude, the floor(storey), and whether the water is room temperature, cold, or hot. It also displays a picture of the area and easily integrates with third-party map applications for navigation.
Of course, I dont have complete data. Hence, the app includes a feature to "upload a water point", encouraging community participation to gradually enhance the database. The goal is to cover most of the water points in Singapore. Thus, thirsty@SG was born.