Metro lifts ban on drinking water — again

By Kytja Weir
Published July 5, 2012 4:00am ET
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Metro lifts ban on drinking water — again
A couple sip water to combat the heat as they wait for a Metro train at the Arlington Cemetery station. This summer, Metro has regularly allowed riders to drink water on the transit system during heat waves. (Examiner file photo)

Metro is again allowing riders to drink water on its system because of the extreme heat, for the third time this summer.

The transit agency said Thursday it is lifting its ban on drinking water on buses, trains and MetroAccess vehicles, and in stations, through Sunday.

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