Here in Britain we actually have a right to access drinking water. If any one is selling food or beverages they also have to supply drinking water. This is usually tap water, but I have harrangued one particular bar into giving me bottled water as it was their problem that they didn't having fit tap water. However, many people just hand the money over for bottled water when the vendors insist that there is no alternative. Naughty vendors.

Even outdoor festivals provide water. Some of the venues that regularly hold events have plumbed in fountains or stand pipes, others use tankers.

I'm agast that they would ban water, especially in an area that hits such high temperatures. I'm also amazed that such a letigious country would leave themselves open to such a potential suit.

TTFN Lady P.