Chicago Is Giving Out Specially Designed Cans of Its Classic Lake Michigan Tap Water

When it comes to easy access to drinking water, chicago I made it. The city sits on Lake MichiganWhich represents 4% of the world’s entire unfrozen fresh surface water.

the practical Making it drinkable is also impressive. The dining beds were placed a few miles from the coast water From nearly twenty feet down and suctioned into tunnels beneath the lake. From there, it heads to a purification facility, and over the course of eight hours, it is stripped of any untasty ingredients before heading to a tap near you.

Now, as ABC7 reportscity chicago is celebrating this living legacy by launching a series of limited-edition cans filled with Lake Michigan’s finest Chicagoans. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot explained in a… press conference The initiative aims to “highlight how we can benefit from Lake Michigan’s abundant resources and draw more attention to the rich story of our city’s beloved crown jewel, our lake.”

It also highlights Chicago’s vibrant arts scene. Each of the six boxes bears an image created by a different Chicago-based artist, whose designs were inspired by the city itself. Kate Lynn Lewis It drew from its 1920s Art Deco architecture to develop a can that “reflects what a luxury I think it is for us to have fresh drinking water here on Lake Michigan,” according to Chicago website. Anthony Llewellyn The bizarre photo of a hot dog wearing sunglasses relaxing on the lake in a canoe is a nod to the Chicagoan’s “great sense of humor” and his love of hot dogs and the lakefront. Include other contributors Don’t worry, Elo elo, Joey D.and Langston Alston.

As for where to confiscate the Chicago cans, they will be distributed for free at city events this summer. You can also look for them at classic Chicago places like RealGood Stuff Co. The Wieners Circle and Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen.

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