Public drinking fountains and bottle filler — sustainability meets German certified safety

Public drinking water fountains have long been more than just a source of refreshment. They are at the heart of sustainable urban development, promote citizens' health and contribute to reducing plastic waste. Cities, municipalities and water suppliers are therefore increasingly focusing on expanding tap water stations in public spaces. With the new model”creek“ Let's take a decisive step further: For the first time, a public drinking water well is on the market that the DVGW Hygiene Conformity Certificate owns — a milestone for quality, safety and trust.

Sustainability through public drinking water fountains

Climate change is forcing cities and municipalities to find innovative solutions for adapting to rising temperatures and prolonged dry periods. Public drinking water fountains make a twofold contribution:

1. health promotion
   Citizens have free access to fresh tap water — a decisive factor on hot days, in parks, playgrounds or at train stations.
2. Avoiding plastic
   If you fill up your water bottle at a well, you save single-use plastic. A city with 50 dispenser can replace several hundred thousand plastic bottles a year.
3. Social impact
   Drinking water dispenser are low-threshold offers that benefit everyone — regardless of age, income or origin. They symbolize an inclusive and sustainable city.

This means that public drinking water wells more than just infrastructure — they are a visible sign of sustainable action and climate protection.

The role of DVGW — German quality as a benchmark

The abbreviation DVGW stands for the German Gas and Water Association and is the gold standard in the area of drinking water supply. For those responsible in municipalities and water suppliers, the DVGW certificate is considered a “Bible”. It ensures that all components, materials and the entire operation meet the highest standards of hygiene, safety and sustainability.

Until now, municipalities had to use public drinking water well often rely on systems that were only partially tested or partially certified. This led to uncertainty among decision makers and to time-consuming coordination with local water companies. With the new Bach, which complies with DVGW W-274, this is fundamentally changing.

The stream — drinking water fountain with Certificate for UBA hygiene compliance

With the model creek Aquadona is launching a public drinking water well that Certificate for UBA hygiene compliance owns. This special feature means that every component and the entire system meet the highest drinking water standards — without exceptions. For municipalities, schools or operators of public institutions, this offers three decisive advantages:

1. Maximum safety
   No risk from untested materials. The water is guaranteed to remain hygienic and clean from the pipe to the tap.
2. legal certainty
   Operators can rely on DVGW compliance and thus meet all regulatory requirements. The certificate says: The hygienically relevant part is UBA (KTW) compliant for drinking water up to 60°C.” This reduces bureaucratic hurdles and facilitates approval processes.
3. Trust among the population
   Citizens recognize the difference. A certified drinking water well creates credibility and increases acceptance for use.

Bach is thus setting new standards — and making it easier for decision makers to implement sustainable infrastructure projects without compromise.

Making sustainability measurable

A single public drinking water well can provide several thousand liters of tap water per year. Compared to the production, bottling and disposal of bottled water, this represents a significant CO₂ reduction. Municipalities that join a network of public drinking water well invest, can identify this as part of their climate protection strategy — measurable and visible to citizens and politicians.

In combination with UBA and KTW compliance, sustainability and safety can be combined without contradiction for the first time. The stream makes it possible not only to define environmental goals, but also to implement them in practice.

Conclusion: Sustainable cities need safe drinking fountains

The expansion of public drinking fountain is not a trend, but part of services of general interest. In view of rising temperatures, growing cities and the obligation to avoid plastic, access to tap water is becoming a key infrastructure task.

With the certified drinking water well “Bach” cities, municipalities and public institutions receive a solution that combines sustainability, hygiene and legal security at the highest level. For water suppliers and climate protection managers, this means: less coordination effort, clear standards and an investment in the future.

Anyone who invests in public drinking water wells today is laying the foundation for the livable cities of tomorrow — and with DVGW certification, good intent becomes a reliable standard.

Act now: Bring sustainability to your community — secure a volume discount on the Bach drinking water well by the end of the year!

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