Blog - The Water Cooler Company

How safe is it to drink from a public water fountain?

In a drive to reduce plastic waste, people are installing drinking fountains in public spaces. From gyms, schools, and parks, to stadiums – demand for drinking fountains and bottle-filling stations has grown.

However, in an increasingly virus-aware climate, how can people be sure that using a public drinking fountain is safe?

The Different Types Of Water Coolers

Are you on the market for a water cooler? Do you know what you want? Well here is a breakdown of the different types of water coolers we offer

Staying Hydrated During Winter

Staying hydrated is very important, even during the colder months. Here are our top tips for staying hydrated during winter.

Benefit of Drinking Hot Water in Winter

Drink warm water for optimal health and increase blood circulation and protect your internal organs form damage.

Sparkling Water vs Still Water

Water is known to increase energy, promote weight loss, flush out toxins, improve skin complexion and boost the immune system. Despite many beliefs of sparkling water being bad for you, the health benefits of water simply do not just “fizz” away when carbon dioxide is added to it.

Back to school? How to provide safe drinking water for all pupils and staff

Keeping students and staff of all ages hydrated is important for their cognitive functions. Read our blog post to learn more.

Water is precious: 8 simple tips on how to save water at home

The reduction in potable water consumption is one of the priorities of Agenda 2030 UN. We can all contribute to a more sustainable development through more careful and responsible choices. Here's where to start.

We must be conscious of our domestic water consumption water consumption, remembering that saving water means polluting less. In fact, water requires a lot of energy to be purified, purified and transported. Consumption by water infrastructure is estimated at 0.83 kWh / m3, or 2.1% of the national energy requirement.

How to Clean a Drinking Water Fountain

To ensure that your water fountain has a long lifespan & remains hygienic, proper maintenance is key. Learn how to clean your drinking water fountain today!

How to Clean a Water Cooler

In order to reap the health benefits and enjoy the refreshing taste of filtered water, your cooler or fountain needs to be maintained and cleaned on a regular basis. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to clean a water cooler.

Stay Hydrated - Heat Awareness

We all look forward to the summer heat, but it's important that we all take steps to ensure that we are prepared for the hot weather so that we don't suffer from heat exhaustion, or worse, heatstroke. Find out more.

Hydrate for your Mental Health - Mental Health Awareness Week

We all know that staying hydrated is important, but did you know that it is also key to maintaining good mental health? Read our blog post for Mental Health Awareness Week.

Biodegradable and Compostable: What is the difference?

Biodegradable and Compostable: What is the difference? The plastic-free revolution has started and new words enrich our daily vocabulary. We are beginning to see a lot of compostable and biodegradable products, but do we know what they actually mean?

How much water do you drink in the office? Let’s talk plastic bottles, micro-plastics and plastic-free hydration

Some people forget to drink water, others always have a bottle of water on their desk, while others reach for plastic bottled water. Whichever person you identify with, there are three important things to know...

1. Water is essential for physiological processes.

2. Tap water contains harmful micro-plastics.

3. Choosing plastic bottled water has a huge environmental impact.

Boiling Water Taps - A More Efficient Way to Boil Water

In the modern world, it is estimated that on average we spend 72 hours per year waiting for water to boil. Will a boiling water tap serve to improve on quality of life & saving money?

Does Water Reduce Stress? Stress Awareness Month 2022

April is Stress Awareness Month, and this year's theme is Community. Given that the last two years have been particularly challenging, with many feeling the isolation, community is more important than ever. The pandemic has caused a 25% increase in of anxiety and depression, which is unsurprising as many people have been working remotely, and miss the social interaction and 'water cooler moments' of working in the office.

World Health Day 2022 - Our Planet, Our Health & The Importance of Water

April 7th is World Health Day, which celebrates Our Planet, Our Health. As we're one of the UK's leading water companies, we wanted to talk about the importance of water. Staying hydrated is integral to a healthy life. Read our blog to find out more.

Conserve Groundwater and your Wallet - World Water Day 2022

Saving water doesn’t always warrant much effort, we have some tips to share this World Water Day to help you conserve our groundwater!

The future of the office: What will the workplace look like post-pandemic?

We were curious about how a shift in working from home due to COVID-19 had affected people’s attitudes to the workplace and drinking water at work, so we conducted a survey of our customers. See our report for our findings.

Proud to assist Spurs in reducing their environmental impact

The Water Cooler Company would like to congratulate the Tottenham Hotspur Club and team for achieving outstanding results in the Premier League Sustainability Rankings again this year.

Team Culligan at The Kent Construction Expo

On Thursday 7th October, Culligan took part in The Kent Construction Expo; the largest construction industry event in the South East. The Kent Construction Expo is a platform for leading construction suppliers to exhibit and provide visitors with information and services for the industry, varying from Building Materials, Renewable Energy, Building Systems and much more.

110v Water Coolers: Providing Construction Sites with Hassle-Free Water

A water cooler is a staple of the construction site. Not only is the provision of safe drinking water a legal necessity [1] but the water cooler is also often a great place for colleagues to socialise while on a job.

There is unfortunately a gulf between the water coolers that many companies offer and those which are suitable for construction sites. This is because many water coolers use a 240v system. Whereas most sites are required by their insurance as well as health and safety advice to use 110v systems, for all their non-cabin electricals [2].

Our hydration experts are ready to help you

How safe is it to drink from a public water fountain?

The Different Types Of Water Coolers

Staying Hydrated During Winter

Benefit of Drinking Hot Water in Winter

Sparkling Water vs Still Water

Back to school? How to provide safe drinking water for all pupils and staff

Water is precious: 8 simple tips on how to save water at home

How to Clean a Drinking Water Fountain

How to Clean a Water Cooler

Stay Hydrated - Heat Awareness

Hydrate for your Mental Health - Mental Health Awareness Week

Biodegradable and Compostable: What is the difference?

How much water do you drink in the office? Let’s talk plastic bottles, micro-plastics and plastic-free hydration

Boiling Water Taps - A More Efficient Way to Boil Water

Does Water Reduce Stress? Stress Awareness Month 2022

World Health Day 2022 - Our Planet, Our Health & The Importance of Water

Conserve Groundwater and your Wallet - World Water Day 2022

The future of the office: What will the workplace look like post-pandemic?

Proud to assist Spurs in reducing their environmental impact

Team Culligan at The Kent Construction Expo

110v Water Coolers: Providing Construction Sites with Hassle-Free Water

Return to the Office: Are you prepared?

World Refill Day 2021

Has Coca-Cola found the answer to eliminating single-use plastic bottles?

Tottenham Hotspur Named Premier League’s Greenest Club

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