A team of brilliant engineering students from Peru’s University of Engineering and Technology have tdeveloped the worlds first billboard drinking fountain station – A lifesaver for the residents of the desert city of Lima.

The brainchild of the creative director of Peru’s advertising agency Mayo DraftFCB, the billboard is a brilliant way to ‘kill two birds with one stone’ - Convince more students to join the school by demonstrating the cool things engineers can do to solve real-life problems and, provide some respite to the residents of Lima, a city that receives less than 0.5 inches of rainfall, annually.

The best part is that the water is not drawn up from some underground reserve but made from ‘thin air’- literally. That’s because while Lima may not get much precipitation, its atmospheric humidity can get as high as 98%, making it a rich water source if harvested effectively, something the engineers seem to have accomplished rather well.

Five generators fitted inside the billboard capture the moisture from the air and convert it into water with the help of a condenser. A built-in air and carbon filter helps remove any impurities making the water safe to consume. Once ready, the water is transferred to one of the five storage tanks that sit on top of the billboard.

When residents want some fresh water, all they have to do, is turn on the tap and the liquid is transported from the storage tanks to their bottles – An unheard of luxury in this desert city. Since the billboard drinking fountain was put up about three months ago, it has dispensed over 9,500 liters of water!

For examples of our external drinking fountains look around the outdoor fountain section of this website or alternatively look at the complete selection of drinking fountains on The Water Cooler Company website.

Drinking Water Fountains from The Water Cooler Company is the UK’s leading supplier of outdoor drinking fountains and help customers across the UK install public drinking water machines.

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We think that the design of this particular outdoor drinking fountain could be improved slightly but the main elements are all in place. Perhaps more of a soakaway for waste water may be needed – but in terms of providing access to larger groups of children at one time this works.

For more information on our range of outdoor drinking fountains for schools please go to our main website – www.thewatercoolercompany.com – or look at our range of outdoor drinking fountains on this website.

DRINKING WATER FOUNTAINS IS THE LARGEST SUPPLIER OF OUTDOOR DRINKING FOUNTAINS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE UK.

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Drinking water fountains are our game. Since 2006 we have been supplying drinking fountain solutions to clients across the UK. We also offer a maintenance service and one of the most commonly requested parts is drinking water fountain taps.

We all know from time to time things tend to break.In general buying replacement parts directly from the manufacturers can be extremely costly. Due to the vast experience gained by working in the field, the Drinking Water Fountains team are able to offer parts such as drinking water fountain taps which can be delivered to clients on a next working day basis.

Our complete list of accessory options along with specific drinking water fountain taps can be found on the drinking fountain accessories section of our website.

Whether you have a Cosmetal, Oasis,Elkay or Maestro drinking water fountain we are certain to be able to help. Give us a call on 08455 004455 or email contact@thewatercoolercompany.com with your fountain model and required spare.One of our knowledgeable and experienced members of staff is sure to be able to help

Drinking Water Fountains is  part of the Drinking Waters group of companies who supply companies and households across the UK with bespoke solutions to their drinking water requirements. We can provide complete drinking water solutions.

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The installation and restoration of drinking water fountains is important for communities.

Drinking Water Fountains tremendously value the importance of the product that we sell. And we are not the only ones!

The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association was established in 1859. The main objectives of the Association are to promote the provision of drinking water for both people and animals. Its work focuses not only on the UK, but also on international projects. The Association also deals with the preservation of drinking water fountains, cattle troughs and other installations, restoring and maintaining them for communities.

The Association also provides grants for schools’ drinking fountains, restoration work of fountains and overseas projects to supply clean drinking water for international communities in need. The Association sets up drinking water fountains and then passes them onto local authorities to maintain, working alongside them to ensure the fountains are looked after and successful.

Drinking water fountains are an invaluable addition to any public or private setting, and at Drinking Water Fountains, we strongly encourage our customers’ investment in this fantastic resource. They are stylish, practical and great for your health and the health of our planet.

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During a time when money is tight and many people in Britain are still struggling to find work, we are continually being asked to donate to charities who fund and oversee the building of drinking water fountains in developing countries.

We’ve all seen the powerful, guild-inducing advertising, complete with harrowing statistics about how many children suffer after drinking dirty water. Now that we’re all trying to save the pennies, it is even more difficult to say yes to these charities. Not only this, but with regulations about providing drinking water in every workplace in Britain, we take for granted more than ever that when we’re thirsty, our thirst will be quenched.

There could be another way to help. Have you ever thought about travelling overseas with VSO and helping a community by providing your practical services and help build the necessary water pumps somewhere they’re so badly needed? It’s a great opportunity to travel, meet like-minded people and to help make a change in the world- and at no cost to you, the volunteer. People of all ages decide to take time out from studying or work to do something different, in a place they may not get to experience otherwise, and add something that looks great to their CV.

More and more individuals across the UK are taking time to volunteer, particularly at a time when work is so scarce, keeping them active and still acquiring great skills even if they’re not in full time employment. It’s not only water supplies that you can help source; many other programmes and projects are available, to cater for everyone.

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Oasis have been manufacturing water fountains in the USA since 1910 and finally in 2012 they have launched a great value fountain that suits many environments. The new Colorado fountain is compact, attractive and economical. Suitable for a variety of applications and locations where space saving is critical.

The stainless steel cabinet occupies only one square foot and has a removeable front for service and maintenance convenience. The separate base is constructed of rugged, heavy galvanised steel.

Key Features of the Colorado Drinking Water Fountain are -

• Delivers 20 litres of chilled drinking water an hour
• Stainless Steel Bubbler attached to the unit
• Stainless Steel Exterior
• Available with a foot pedal option
• Pressure vessel direct chill refrigeration
• Various filters available depending on water environment

For more information please contact us by email or phone today

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Water leaks are the biggest cause of water wastage.

Responsible use of water is something we are all reminded about frequently, particularly in this ‘age of austerity’ and at a time when green issues are at the forefront of almost every political agenda. However, it can be frustrating for customers, who pay increasing prices and still ensure they are conscientious with their water usage, to see that the main culprit for wasted water can often be the water companies themselves. And this is due to one major problem – leaks.

A report in Leicester highlighted that Severn Trent loses 497 million litres of water per day in leaks. By comparison, an individual uses only 150 litres of water a day on average. It is leakage on an epic scale but the problem is not easily solved because there is so much that can go wrong, a vast underground network of pipes, lots of which are many years old.

And this isn’t just the case in Leicester. Across much of the UK, old pipe systems and difficulty arranging maintenance works or simply not having the budget to fix them means that billions of litres of water each day are simply thrown away. Leaks being reported but not fixed for days is a common complaint from people who are tired of this problem.

Drinking Water Fountains are an environmentally considerate company and we are confident that our customers are the same. We hope that a solution can be found to this disastrous problem, and soon.

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Drinking fountains in schools and colleges can aide in students’ academic progress by keeping their minds and bodies refreshed.

Water is essential for life, it is the largest constituent of the human body and makes up 65% of a boy’s body weight and 60% of a girl’s.

Adequate fluid intake is particularly important for children as they have immature thirst mechanisms, relatively high fluid loss and high activity levels. With less developed sweating and kidney functions, they are more at risk of becoming dehydrated during hot weather or intense physical activity.

Schools can help greatly in the efforts to encourage children to drink enough water by investing in brilliant, convenient drinking water fountains. By placing several of these fountains around the site, schools can give their pupils readily available access to the thing they need most in school…other than an education of course!

And not only will pupils benefit from having safe, fresh drinking water whenever they need it. Research has shown a direct link between hydration and improved cognitive ability. So if schools keep their students well-watered, they should see improved behaviour, improved effort and improved results!

Schools have a vital role to play in ensuring that good drinking habits are developed throughout childhood with the provision of easily accessible, good-quality water. Drinking Water Fountains supplies many schools with our fantastic fountains and we hope that all schools take water consumption as seriously as we do.

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