Southern Water ensures Brighton Half Marathon taps keep running

Southern Water will be working with the organisers of the Brighton Half Marathon to help support the reduction of reliance of use of plastic bottles during large scale sporting events and the impact these may have on the environment.  

Participants on the day will compete in the 33rd half marathon and Southern Water will be providing free tap water from standpipes to all runners and spectators. 

Southern Water worked with supplier Vernon Morris for a new design and style of stainless standpipes, which are compliant to Water Regulation standards. These standpipes have been specifically designed for this type of temporary event and training has also been delivered to event organisations via Calm Networks so that the standpipes can be operated both easily and safely.   

The standpipes will be installed at the following locations along the marathon route:  

• Mile 6 – The Palace Hotel, BN1 1PN

• Mile 10 - Courtney Gate, BN3 2WJ 

Jon Crawford, Water Regulations Manager at Southern Water said: “We wholeheartedly support the reduction of single use plastics and are delighted to be able to help provide runners at this event with water and help to reduce the impact on our local environment”. 

Southern Water is committed to improving the areas it serves, including tackling wider social and environmental challenges like climate change. Meanwhile, the water industry is collectively aiming to prevent the equivalent of four billion plastic bottles ending up as landfill by 2030. 

Southern Water Community Ambassadors will be supporting the water stations on route and handing out water to runners and spectators whilst ensuring everyone has a great day enjoying the event.  

For more information on the half marathon, please visit the events website.