Drinking water dispensers in the workplace: observe hygiene in hot weather

In the summer heat, many companies provide their employees with drinking water, often via piped dispensers. This raises the question of what needs to be observed and checked in terms of hygiene.

Initial situation

An employer or plant manager would like to make drinking water available to employees in hot weather, for example via piped drinking water dispensers. What needs to be checked in terms of hygiene is unclear.

Procedure

For piped drinking water dispensers or drinking fountains, the microbiological safety of the water provided should be tested regularly. We support you with accredited sampling and testing.

Result

This enables you as an employer to provide drinking water safely and without risk.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

We will be closed from 22.12.2025 to 06.01.2026.

The last sample will be accepted on 18.12.2025.