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Town Of Hempstead Installs 1st Hydration Station At Merrick Park
Visitors to Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve can now refill their reusable water bottles.

MERRICK, NY — The Town of Hempstead is unveiling the first hydration station at Norman J. Levy & Preserve in Merrick.
The park, a popular spot for hikers and nature lovers, will now allow parkgoers to fill their reusable bottles with filtered water.
The inaugural hydration station was funded through a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Hydration stations are expected to be installed various locations throughout the town, including at beaches, a spokesperson said.
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