Drinking FountainMany studies have shown that drinking children are not drinking sufficient water during the day at school and this article seeks to answer the question: “Why are Drinking Water Fountains Best for Schools?”

Schools are places where there is a lot of both physical and mental exercise going on and when a child does not drink sufficient water during the day they become dehydrated, which impacts on their mood, concentration levels, energy levels and general health.

Why are Drinking Water Fountains Best for Schools?

Access to fresh drinking water in schools is often quite poor, and nobody really likes drinking water from the taps in the ablution facilities.

One of the easiest ways to resolve this dilemma is to invest in water fountain or two, which can be placed in a communal area through which all students must pass, so that they can easily access the fresh drinking water provided.

Bottled water coolers are impractical in schools as the water bottles will be empty far too often and replacing them regularly might be a problem. A water cooler without water is of no use to anyone. Storage space is generally at a premium at most schools too, which means that there may not be sufficient space to house both empty and full bottles.

  • A mains or plumbed-in water cooler makes far more sense for a school because:
  • Mains water coolers will ensure a constant supply of drinking water when and where required;
  • Mains water coolers negate the need to change heavy bottles;
  • Mains water coolers mean there need be no strangers on school grounds to do bottle deliveries; and
  • Mains water coolers afford substantial savings on the cost of running a bottle-fed system.

A fountain mains water cooler is the best model to install in a school because the fact that it is plumbed into the main water supply means that there will be fresh, chilled water available 24/7. Fountain water coolers can be either freestanding or wall mounted units, and are generally constructed of durable material which can withstand any rough treatment.

The Living-Water Fountain Water Cooler is a mains water cooler that is rugged yet stylishly designed, reliable and easy to maintain and keep clean.

The Fountain is ideally suited to schools because it offers:

A combination of dispenser jet and/or a swan neck dispenser

  • A drain away system that ensures that there is no spillage;
  • A range of taps which allow one to drink from the tap without actually touching the tap with one’s mouth, which can be highly unhygienic;
  • Water can also easily be dispensed into a cup or water bottle
  • This little gem has a very small Carbon Footprint
  • Direct Chill Technology means instant chilled water every time
  • The Fountain is available in both wall-mounted and floor-standing options
  • Optional water filters are available

Contact Living-Water for more information or a free needs-assessment and advice on the best solution for your school.

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