In the hustle and bustle of central London, from the gleaming glass towers of the City to the trendy art scene of Shoreditch, one thing is clear: discretion and a better drink are essential. While tap water is perfectly safe, the refined office manager or upscale homeowner can do far better—more refreshing taste, refreshing chill, and a hint of professionalism don’t hurt either!

Not only is selecting an effective water cooler and delivery service in the capital for quenching thirst an important matter, but it’s also about health, eco-friendliness, and work environment. Here’s everything you want to know about getting one.

 

Why Invest in a Water Cooler for Your London Office?

London life is a demanding lifestyle and, whether it involves your daily commute on the Central Line or a series of packed meetings, dehydration is your mortal foe to productivity.

Concentration and Performance

Even mild dehydration can cause fatigue and affect cognitive performance. A dedicated water refilling area can remind employees to take those micro-breaks to refresh themselves to optimum levels of productivity back to the office.

 

Bottled versus Mains Fed: Which Is Right for You?

When looking at water delivery in the UK, you usually have two main options:

1. Bottled Water Coolers

These are the classic units featuring the iconic blue 19-litre jugs.

Pros: They can literally go anywhere with a standard power socket; no plumbing is required. They are perfect for listed buildings or temporary pop-up spaces in Soho where accessing pipes via drilling is not an option.

The Delivery Aspect: You use a scheduled delivery service. In London, this means you select a company with a strong local logistics network that is able to navigate Ultra Low Emission Zone charges and the Congestion Charge zones with ease.

2. Mains-Fed Coolers (Plumbed-In)

These units are directly connected to your building’s rising main. Pros: You never run out of water, and there’s no need to store heavy bottles. They usually feature advanced carbon filtration systems that remove the “chlorine” taste often associated with London tap water. Cost-Effectiveness: These are usually cheaper for high-traffic offices since you pay a fixed rental or purchase price regardless of the quantity of water consumed.

 

Navigating London Logistics: What to Look for in a Provider

The challenge in London itself is also specific. If you’re planning to deliver water, you might want to keep in mind the following “British” essentials in choosing a water delivery service

ULEZ Compliance: Check that the provider uses an Electric or Euro 6 engine. This ensures that deliveries will not be impacted by other city-based regulations regarding emission controls. It will also enhance your own “Green Credentials.”

Reliability in the “Big Smoke” – In the real world, there is such a thing as traffic. Providers with a base in the capital are more likely to make the 9:00 AM delivery to the Canary Wharf office than those based in the Home Counties.

Maintenance/Sanitisation: Within the UK, the gold standard is maintained by the British Water Cooler Association, or BWCA for short. Ensure that the company supplying the equipment is a member of the BWCA to guarantee that the equipment would be sanitised regularly to health and safety standards. HWA is Water Dispenser & Hydration Association.

 

The Taste of London Water

For example, the water used in the U.K.’s London is “hard” because it is taken from the River Thames, which, like the River Lee, passes through limestone and chalk.

Quality water for London means our descaling filters are also of the highest quality to plumbed-in water systems, keeping your water fresh and the machine working for years to come!

 

Making The Right Choice

Before signing a contract, it’s worth thinking about one’s space requirements, especially if you work for a team or manage a floor. If you work for a team of five in a serviced office, a great little product for a small office would be a desktop bottled version. If you’re in charge of a floor of fifty at a new development on Southbank, a mains-fed “bottling station” with options for chilled, ambient, or even sparkling water is a must.

In this city, which never sleeps, staying hydrated is a must, not a luxury. By choosing a local London water delivery company like Living-Water Ltd, you’re investing not only in the health and well-being of your team but also the success of your business itself.