DRINKING WATER: QUALITY PRACTICAL TIPS FOR SAFER, CLEANER WATER

Key actions include upgrading old or corroded pipes and fittings with lead-free, WaterMark-certified products, regularly flushing taps and fountains after periods of inactivity, cleaning outlets and aerators, replacing outdated drinking stations, using cold water for drinking and cooking, and maintaining filtration systems. Modern lead-free drinking fountains and bottle refill stations improve hygiene, accessibility, and durability, while helping reduce complaints about taste, odour, or water discolouration.

By following these practices, facilities can ensure safer, better-tasting drinking water, maintain compliance with Australian standards, protect community health, and foster positive hydration habits. Upgrading to modern, certified hydration units also supports long-term sustainability, reduces maintenance issues, and encourages the use of reusable bottles to minimise plastic waste across schools, offices, and public spaces.

LEAD-FREE WATERMARK-CERTIFIED DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND BOTTLE REFILL STATIONS

KEY FEATURES

• Supports safe hydration in high-use public and private facilities
• DDA-compliant, wheelchair-accessible designs
• Easy-to-clean outlets and anti-bacterial fittings
• Encourages use of cold water for drinking and cooking
• Supports replacement of outdated or unsafe units

BENEFITS

• Ensures safer, cleaner drinking water for all users
• Reduces risks from old pipes, fittings, and outdated fountains
• Minimises bacterial and metallic contamination
• Promotes healthy hydration habits and sustainability
• Supports compliance with Australian drinking water standards

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