FAQs

Water refill stations: frequently asked questions

Straight answers on how our mains-fed refill stations work and how they are installed, serviced and monitored. Can’t see your question? Book a free Hydration Review and ask us directly.

Water refill stations: your questions answered

What is a smart water refill station?

A mains-fed unit that serves filtered, chilled water into reusable bottles. Ours have built-in sensors, so we can see usage, temperature and faults in real time and report the plastic and CO2 you’ve saved.

How is a refill station different from a water fountain or a water cooler?

A fountain is built for sipping, not filling bottles, and most can’t keep water cold at busy times. A bottled cooler needs deliveries, storage and heavy bottle changes. A refill station connects to the mains, fills a bottle quickly and keeps up with demand.

Do I need a mains water supply? How is it installed?

Yes, the stations connect to your mains water and power. We survey the site first, then handle delivery, installation and the labour and parts to connect everything.

How do your commercial options work?

There are two routes. A managed service on a three or five year term, with maintenance included. Or buy the equipment outright and pay for annual maintenance. We’ll recommend the right fit after a Hydration Review.

What happens in a free Hydration Review?

We look at your current water provision: what’s underperforming, what’s costing more than it should, and where a better set-up would make a difference. You get clear recommendations and no obligation.

Is the water filtered and chilled?

Yes. Every station serves filtered, chilled water from the mains.

How do you manage hygiene and Legionella risk?

Our hygiene partner Hydraclean sanitises each station and changes its filters on a planned schedule. The sensors also flag when a station needs attention, so problems get picked up early.

Are your stations WRAS approved?

Yes, our equipment is WRAS approved.

How often are stations serviced?

Hydraclean visits two or three times a year, depending on the unit, to sanitise and fit new filters. Their technicians hold SafeContractor, CHAS, WIAPS and TWHA accreditation.

What data do we get, and can it go in our ESG report?

You get dashboard access showing litres dispensed, number of refills, peak times, temperature, plastic bottles saved and CO2 avoided. It’s measured, not estimated, so it can go straight into ESG and sustainability reporting.

Do employers have to provide drinking water at work?

Yes. Regulation 22 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 requires an adequate supply of wholesome drinking water, readily accessible at suitable places.

Will the deposit return scheme affect bottled water on our site?

From October 2027, a deposit will be added to drinks in single-use plastic bottles and cans. If you sell or hand out bottled water, it’s a good moment to look at refill instead.

Can you replace our existing fountains or coolers?

Yes. Many sites have a mix of old fountains, coolers and bottled supply from different suppliers. We can replace them with fewer, higher-capacity stations under one managed service.

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