Keep an eye out for these whimsical water savers.
Squeals of happiness , bursts of laugh , and wet sidewalk are the telltale signs that an open fire hydrant is nearby . For as long as anyone can retrieve , dance through the spray of hydrants has been the quintessential agency for New Yorkers , untried and honest-to-god , to cool down when temps sneak over 90 degrees .
Now , in an effort to improve availability for local , as well as save our city ’s water supply , Zulu Alpha KiloandGroup Projecthave created a modern option to the unvoiced - to - use fire hydrant pileus , dubbedSplash Spots . Made using “ machined metallic element for optimized durability and safety , ” the innovation “ feature an on / off function and liberate around 50 % fewer gallons per minute than a traditional capped hydrant . ”
According to Tim Gordon , executive film director and partner at Zulu Alpha Kilo , the breathing in behind Splash Spots is also deep rooted in bring a sensation of light - hearted fun to New York neighborhood . “ [ They ] bring whimsy , pleasure , and trifle to every corner of the five boroughs . It ’s our belief that every neighborhood should be able to have beautiful ways to keep coolheaded , while still practicing urine efficiency , ” say Gordon .
Pinwheel Splash Spot|Photo courtesy of Splash Spots
Currently , there are four , brilliantly bleached types of Splash Spots in production : Sunshine , which is the classic , all - directions spray ; Blossom , which emits water via mist ; Jump Rope , which produces a rotating line of water for users to hop over and under ; and Pinwheel , which utilizes three revolving streams .
In the futurity , the blade ’s finish , “ is to produce Splash Spots at scale of measurement and ideally solve with the Department of Environmental Protection to make them usable to as many community and blast houses that need them , ” tell Gordon .
Also , we have it on good authority that more case will be come our path soon ! Keep up to date with news on Splash Spots viaIG .
Blossom Splash Spot|Photo courtesy of Splash Spots
The nextSplash Spotslocation is slat for September 9 at 2219 Frederick Douglass Blvd in Central Harlem .
