Macao, a famous and attractive tourist destination, is due to launch its first public drinking fountain in mid July. And more public fountains will be constructed later. 

Named Wallance Fountain, it will provide citizens and tourists with access to safe drinking water free of charge.

More public fountains will be constructed later.

Over 20 cities worldwide have developed similar fountains with palatable water. Macao is Asia's second region after Tokyo. 

(CRI.com July 8, 2004)