Satellite Beach Schools Getting New Drinking Fountains

New drinking fountains are set to be installed at Satellite Beach schools amid ongoing concerns over water contamination. The upgrade addresses worries about so-called “forever chemicals,” detected in groundwater near Patrick Space Force Base since 2018. The initial phase focuses on Satellite High School, with plans to replace nearly 700 fountains across the district. Federal funding for the $1.8 million project is under review.