Water available for school pupils

Captain Splosh aims to get pupils to drink more water

Every primary school child in Lincolnshire should be able to access free drinking water whilst in class in a new scheme run by a water company.

Anglian Water is installing mains-fed water coolers in all primary school sites in the county.

The project features a character called Captain Splosh who will encourage pupils to drink more water.

Spokeswoman Colette Nicholls said well-hydrated youngsters performed better in their school work.

"We've come up with an idea for these mains-fed water coolers, she said.

"Children can take water from them to keep them hydrated so that they can concentrate better in classrooms and achieve more in class," she said.

A spokeswoman for Lincolnshire County Council said it was an excellent initiative that would encourage more pupils to drink more water.