We’ve all heard tall tales about what might be lurking beneath the surface of lakes and rivers. Thankfully, the only thing you’ll find in a well-maintained office water supply is cool, clean refreshment. Still, Britain has produced some wonderfully strange freshwater folklore over the years. Let’s dive in, shall we?
Jenny Greenteeth – Lancashire & the North West
Said to dwell in ponds and slow-moving streams, Jenny Greenteeth was blamed for pulling unsuspecting children into the water. With green skin and sharp teeth, she was the stuff of Victorian warnings about playing too close to murky banks. A useful reminder to respect open water – and perhaps to stick to a properly filtered supply indoors.
The Grindylow – Yorkshire & the Humber
A cousin of Jenny, the Grindylow was thought to lurk in marshes and stagnant pools. Described as having long arms and a habit of dragging wanderers below the surface, it featured heavily in northern cautionary tales. Fresh, moving water was considered safer – though we’d still recommend something drawn from a hygienic source rather than a moorland beck.
Peg Powler – River Tees
Along the banks of the River Tees, Peg Powler was the name given to a river hag said to haunt the shallows. Parents warned children that Peg would snatch them if they strayed too close. Like many river legends, the story likely served as a practical lesson about hidden currents and slippery stones.
The Each-Uisge – Scottish Highlands
Often described as a freshwater relative of the kelpie, the Each-Uisge was said to inhabit lochs rather than the sea. Taking the form of a horse, it would tempt riders onto its back before plunging into deep water. As ever, folklore and fast-flowing water make uneasy companions.
Fortunately, the only surprise your office hydration point should deliver is how refreshing it tastes. Any of the wide range of high-quality AquAid water dispensers offers a dependable source of refreshing drinking water without the folklore.
If you prefer traditional spring supplies, a bottled water cooler provides sealed, quality-checked water delivered straight to your workplace. Alternatively, mains fed water coolers connect directly to your building’s supply, filtering it on site for a constant flow with no bottles required.
No river hags. No loch beasties. Just a constant supply of clean, great-tasting water – exactly as it should be.
