The growing demand for environmentally friendly hydration solutions means more organisations are looking to install outdoor water refill points. From high-traffic public parks and school playgrounds, to leisure centres and community spaces. Having reliable, robust and hygienic outdoor bottle filling stations has never been more accessible.
We’re proud to announce our full outdoor installation service, supporting the complete supply, installation and maintenance of outdoor refill units and drinking fountains, including outdoor Elkay bottle filling stations.
As the exclusive UK and EU distributor of Elkay, we supply industry-leading outdoor bottle filling stations designed for durability, hygiene and long-term performance.
End-To-End Outdoor Installation Service
Outdoor installation work requires specialist skills and processes. Different to indoor installation work, outdoor sites need to be able to cope with changing weather, higher footfall and be vandal-resistant. Our full end-to-end outdoor installation service includes:
1. Site Assessment & Planning
We survey the location, identify existing pipework routes, check ground conditions and make sure all planning permission, rights of way and regulatory requirements are met before work starts. This ensures efficiency throughout the installation.
2. Groundworks & Trenching
Most of our outdoor installations require the digging of trenches for water supply pipework. This means we must safely install underground insulated pipework, protecting it from accidental damage, freezing and ground movement.
3. Base Construction
All outdoor water refill stations require a solid and level base. We construct reinforced concrete pads to suit the specification of each unit, to ensure a long-lasting and stable solution. We can complete all shuttering, levelling and concrete works for outdoor base construction.
4. Pipework & Connection
We complete the installation and safe connection of the required pipework, backflow prevention device and stop taps. Every installation is done in full compliance with necessary regulations and BSEN standards to guarantee safe, clean and hygienic drinking water.
5. Unit Installation & Commissioning
This includes the installation and commissioning of outdoor Elkay bottle filling stations, ensuring each unit performs exactly as intended in demanding outdoor environments.
6. Ongoing Servicing & Maintenance
To maximise the life of outdoor refill points, we can also provide servicing, cleaning and maintenance packages. This will help organisations keep their units in top condition throughout the year.
Why Outdoor Water Refill Points Are Important
Outdoor refill points are not just convenient. They have a range of social, environmental and community benefits. As public expectations change towards more sustainable options, outdoor refill points have become an important feature for many councils, schools, charities and commercial locations. Here are some of the benefits of outdoor water stations:
1. Reduce Single-Use Plastic Waste
Millions of plastic bottles are thrown away every day. By providing outdoor drinking water, it’s easier for people to refill rather than buy bottled water. This saves on litter, waste disposal costs and plastic pollution, particularly in busy parks and open spaces.
2. Improve Health & Hydration
Hydration is vital to health and wellbeing, and easy access to drinking water promotes healthier habits. This is particularly true for families, dog walkers, hikers, runners and visitors to outdoor spaces. For sports teams and community areas, access to hydration is a big plus for performance and active lifestyles.
3. Community Engagement
Bottle filling stations show that an organisation is thinking about the health and sustainability of the environment. Outdoor water refill stations are visible and become simple but meaningful additions to an area that communities can use and value. This can help to build trust, improve reputation and increase engagement with the public in shared spaces.
4. Make Outdoor Spaces More Inclusive
Hydration solutions have many inclusive features such as wheelchair accessible buttons and bottle-filling spouts at varying heights. These ensure that everyone can benefit from having clean drinking water available, regardless of ability.
The Benefits of Outdoor Hydration For Schools
Outdoor bottle filling stations are having a huge impact on schools. Children spend a lot of time outside during the school day, whether it’s break times, P.E classes or outdoor learning activities, safe, clean drinking water is vital.
1. Supports Healthy Habits From An Early Age
Outdoor water refill points encourage children to think of hydration as part of their normal routine. Replacing fizzy drinks and juice with water can reduce health risks and supports concentration, behaviour and wellbeing.
2. Minimises Queueing & Indoor Crowding
Outdoor water means children aren’t always reliant on indoor fountains, school kitchens or lunch-hall taps. This reduces the need to use the indoor facilities, freeing up traffic across the site, making it easier to hydrate during busy times.
3. Durable & Vandal-Resistant
Our outdoor units, including outdoor Elkay bottle filling stations, are designed for high-traffic and high-impact locations. They're built from long-lasting materials like stainless steel and reinforced polymer casings, to avoid damage, rusting and vandalism.
4. Helps Schools Reach Environmental Targets
Outdoor refill stations help schools to reduce plastic waste and increase their environmental credentials. This is something parents look out for when considering schools, and creates a simple way to promote sustainability.
Why Choose Water Refill Group?
Water Refill Group has hydration expertise combined with professional installation support. As the exclusive UK and EU distributor of Elkay, our products are designed for durability, hygiene and user-friendly operation, while our newly-expanded installation service covers projects of any size and scale.
From smaller community spaces, to large public outdoor areas, we can ensure a professional installation, from start to finish.
Contact Us To Discuss Your Outdoor Installation
If you would like to install an outdoor drinking fountain or refill point, get in touch with Water Refill Group today. We’re here to help you through the project, and can visit the site if needed.