by Fern Shaw | May 14, 2025 | water cooler, Water Coolers
Whether it’s a bustling office, a quiet medical clinic, a busy retail store, a school, or even a tourist destination, a water cooler is one of the simplest yet most valuable additions to any space, regardless of the size and number of people in that space. It’s not just about staying hydrated; it’s about creating a healthier, more inviting environment for staff, customers, and visitors alike.
A water cooler subtly shapes the environment by encouraging healthier daily habits. When water is visible and readily available, it nudges people to make better choices without effort. Over time, this can lead to lasting behavioural shifts – not just staying hydrated but being more mindful about wellbeing in general.
In public-facing spaces, having a water cooler available adds value as it sends the right message. Waiting rooms and receptions can feel awkward or impersonal, but offering a refreshing drink of water provides a small, purposeful activity. It breaks the monotony, softens the atmosphere, and gives people something to do while they wait.
From an operational perspective, a water cooler improves efficiency. It can reduce trips away from the workplace to buy drinks and save space, cutting down on clutter from personal water bottles. Having a central source helps standardise cleanliness, refilling routines, and maintenance, making hydration simple and streamlined.
In physically demanding or outdoor environments, a water cooler can even support compliance with health and safety standards. Regulations in certain sectors require adequate access to drinking water, so installing one is not just convenient, it helps meet legal obligations while supporting staff welfare.
In larger venues or public spaces, water coolers also serve a practical role in crowd management. People naturally gather at hydration points, making it easier to predict foot traffic, reduce bottlenecks, and keep flow organised – all without needing extra signage or supervision.
No matter the type of location – event, office, shop, school, or spa – a water cooler remains a practical and appreciated necessity.
With over 24 years of experience and 23 branches across the UK, AquAid is perfectly placed to meet all your water cooler needs – wherever you are. Whether you’re after expert advice, reliable service, or top-quality coolers, AquAid delivers nationwide. Get in touch today and discover why thousands of valued customers trust AquAid to keep their teams, guests, and visitors refreshed, hydrated, and happy.
by Fern Shaw | May 12, 2025 | water cooler, Water Coolers, water dispenser
Having easy access to fresh drinking water is something every school, college, and educational setting should prioritise. Whether it’s pupils in a primary classroom or students preparing for exams at university, staying hydrated plays a big part in keeping minds sharp and energy levels up. That’s why water coolers, dispensers, and fountains are more than just handy extras – they’re vital.
We all know how hard it can be to concentrate when we’re feeling tired or sluggish. Often, that’s simply down to not drinking enough water. Even mild dehydration can affect focus, mood, and overall performance. Making sure water is available and easy to access throughout the day helps everyone – students and staff alike -stay alert and ready to learn or teach.
Installing water coolers and dispensers offers a simple solution in providing students and staff alike a refreshing, cool, and reliable source of water. They’re a practical way to encourage regular drinking, especially when the alternative might be sugary drinks or no drink at all. And let’s face it, fresh, cool water always tastes better – particularly after a PE lesson or on warmer days.
Water fountains and bottle refill stations also support schools in cutting down on single-use plastics, which is a growing concern for many environmentally conscious institutions. Encouraging students to bring in their own reusable bottles and fill them up throughout the day not only keeps them hydrated but also helps create a more sustainable campus.
Making water easily available also shows that a school or college genuinely cares about the wellbeing of its community. It’s a small but powerful step towards creating a healthier and more supportive learning environment. And when students feel looked after, they’re far more likely to engage, participate, and succeed.
At the end of the day, providing fresh drinking water shouldn’t be seen as a luxury – it’s a basic need. With a simple solution like a water cooler and fountain, educational settings can make a big difference to how students feel, learn, and thrive, and help enable staff to be able to perform at their best throughout the school day.
by Fern Shaw | Apr 17, 2025 | water cooler, Water Coolers
Easter’s that magical time of year when chocolate eggs multiply faster than you can say “just one more,” family lunches somehow turn into full-on feasts, and you start wondering if hot cross buns count as a balanced diet (they do have fruit in them, after all). But while we’re busy nibbling our way through mini eggs and dodging competitive egg hunts, there’s oft one thing that tends to get overlooked: staying hydrated.
Yep, amongst all the sweet treats and celebratory sips, good old water often ends up playing second fiddle to prosecco and tea. But hear me out – hydration is the ultimate Easter hack. It’s the low-key legend that helps you stay energised, makes sure the excessive chocolate consumption doesn’t hit too hard and keeps your skin glowing enough to rival a foil-wrapped bunny.
Whether you’re corralling children on a sugar high, hosting the family roast, or just enjoying the long weekend lazing in the garden, drinking water throughout the day can make a world of difference. No pressure to glug litres – just a steady top-up here and there to keep things ticking over nicely.
And let’s not forget the seasonal flair. Pop some lemon or mint in your glass, pour it into a fancy water glass, or go full Easter chic with a pastel straw. Hydration, but make it festive.
So in between the Easter egg hunts, the catchups and the inevitable “I probably shouldn’t have had that third helping” moment, give a little love to water. Your body – and your post-roast nap – will thank you.
Here’s to Easter, hydration, and balance (even if it’s one chocolate egg in each hand). Cheers – with a nice, cool glass or bottle of water, of course – from us here at AquAid to you!
by Fern Shaw | Apr 14, 2025 | water cooler, Water Coolers
First impressions matter, especially when welcoming customers and visitors into a business or workplace.
In any public space – be it a business, community centre, library or event venue – small touches can make a big difference in how customers and visitors feel. One of the simplest yet most effective ways to enhance their experience is by offering easy access to drinking water. Whether it’s through water dispensers, refill stations for reusable bottles, or a water jug and glasses at reception, the gesture goes a long way in showing care and consideration.
Being able to grab a quick drink can help people feel welcome, relaxed and looked after. It’s especially appreciated on warmer days, during long appointments, or when visitors have travelled some distance. A water station doesn’t just quench thirst – it signals that their comfort matters. And for businesses, it’s a subtle but meaningful way to build goodwill. When people feel good in your space, they’re more likely to stay longer, engage more positively and leave with a favourable impression.
Offering water isn’t just about hospitality, either. There’s a growing awareness around sustainability and reducing non-recyclable, single-use cups. By providing places where people can refill their own water bottles, organisations are supporting greener habits. It shows alignment with environmental values that more and more customers care deeply about.
From a practical perspective, installing a water cooler is a cost-effective option. A wide range is available – from compact countertop models for small workspaces to high-capacity dispensers suited to schools, universities and large organisations. Easy to install, maintain and service under contract, they offer excellent value, especially when weighed against the positive feedback and customer satisfaction they can bring.
For places that see frequent footfall, such as gyms, salons, co-working spaces, or tourist spots, the benefits multiply. It’s also worth noting that being able to offer water can support inclusivity too. Not everyone is comfortable asking for a glass of water, especially in unfamiliar settings. Making it easily available removes that barrier and helps create a more welcoming atmosphere for all.
by Fern Shaw | Mar 26, 2025 | bottle fed water coolers, water cooler, Water Coolers
Finally! Spring has sprung! After what can sometimes feel like an eternity of grey skies and chilly mornings, there’s a real sense of things coming back to life. And just as the natural world is renewing and re-energising, it’s a cracking time for us to think about doing the same for ourselves.
One of the simplest, yet most effective ways to give yourself a boost, no matter what you’re up to, is to make sure you’re drinking enough water. Whether you’re on your way to work, hitting the gym, sitting at your desk, putting your feet up at home, or out and about socialising – honestly, for pretty much anything you’re doing – staying properly hydrated can only do you good.
Now, if we turn our thoughts to the workplace, a lot of organisations are probably thinking about how to refresh things after the winter months. So, the question is, how can you help your company feel ready for this season of renewal? Here at AquAid, we genuinely believe we have the perfect solution to make it easy for your workforce to keep those hydration levels topped up throughout the working day. Whether your team prefers a nice cool drink, something chilled on a warmer day, or even instant hot water for a cuppa, and no matter the size of your organisation, AquAid has an office water cooler that will fit the bill perfectly.
We offer a fantastic range of water dispensers, catering to all sorts of needs. For schools, where keeping both children and staff hydrated is key, we have a high-volume water cooler that can handle the demand. And for all sorts of other environments, from bustling building sites and busy events to warehouses, workspaces, and offices right across the nation, we’ve got a selection of mains-fed or bottle-fed water coolers able to dispense low, medium, and high volumes of refreshing drinking water.
But there’s more to it than just keeping everyone refreshed. We’re also incredibly proud of the charity aspect of our business. With every mains-fed water dispenser installation and every purchase of our bottled water, there are automatic donations made to the truly fantastic charities we support.
These organisations are doing incredible work implementing safe water resources, predominantly in Africa, for millions of people who desperately need it. These sustainable water projects are a huge part of what we do, and it’s something we know our customers really value. So, when you choose AquAid, you’re not just looking after your own hydration needs; you’re also helping to make a real difference to the lives of others.
by Fern Shaw | Mar 13, 2025 | water cooler, water cooler, Water Coolers, water dispenser
Our kidneys carry a very weighty responsibility in our bodies – as organs, they are one of the biggest multi-taskers we have – they are responsible for a myriad of functions – primarily:
- To remove waste and extra fluid.
- Control blood pressure.
- Make red blood cells.
- Keep bones healthy (Vitamin D production) and
- To control pH levels.
As our kidneys consist of 79% water it becomes more apparent of how crucial they are to keeping our systems running smoothly.
To elaborate: Water helps the kidneys remove wastes from your blood in the form of urine. Water also helps keep your blood vessels open so that blood can travel freely to your kidneys and deliver essential nutrients to them. But if you become dehydrated, then it is more difficult for this delivery system to work. Mild dehydration can make you feel tired and can impair normal bodily functions. Severe dehydration can lead to kidney damage, so it is important to drink enough when you work or exercise hard.
What may not be that apparent though is experiencing pain in the kidneys is often mistaken for back pain, which can be why we may not always realise that our kidneys are water deficient and are unable to function at optimal level.
That’s why it’s important to maintain good drinking water habits as this often is the simplest method towards ensuring good kidney health.
Due to the complex nature of our body’s kidney’s function, it’s always good to monitor your water consumption and to be ‘water wise.’
One of the first indications you may be dehydrated can easily be seen in the colour of your urine. If you’re sufficiently hydrated, your urine will be light yellow or close to colourless. The darker yellow your urine is, the more dehydrated you are.
Another reason to maintain sufficient water intake is this practise can help reduce the likelihood of both kidney stones and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Kidney stones form less easily when there is sufficient water available to prevent stone-forming crystals from sticking together. Water helps dissolve the antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections, making them more effective. Drinking enough water also helps produce more urine, which helps to flush out infection-causing bacteria.
At AquAid we take the business of proper hydration seriously, from several perspectives:
We’re constantly working to ensure that our customers are supplied with water dispensers that perfectly match their drinking water requirements.
We also provide re-usable water bottles to schools to encourage healthy hydration habits among the children (and staff!)
We understand the importance of helping others gain access to clean drinking water. Which is one of the reasons that, for over 24 years, AquAid have donated funds to charity. The charities we support implement sustainable water projects for people in need. To date, we have donated over £22 million funding vital access to potable water for more than four million people.
