Stern-Williams 6600 vs 6200: add a drinking fountain or not?
Buy the Stern-Williams 6600 if your rinse-off spot also needs drinking water; buy the 6200 if it only needs a body shower and foot wash. That is the whole decision. Everything below is the detail behind it.
- Stern-Williams 6600 combines a drinking fountain with a public shower and foot spray in one ADA-compliant outdoor station.
- Stern-Williams 6200 is a pedestal body-and-foot shower with no drinking fountain, built vandal-resistant for public beaches.
- Choose the 6600 when you have one water hookup spot and need hydration plus rinse-off.
- Choose the 6200 when drinking water is already covered nearby.
Why this choice matters
Both units are made by Stern-Williams for public outdoor sites such as beaches and parks. The question is not quality. It is whether one fixture has to serve two jobs. Buy the wrong one and you either pay for a fountain you do not need or add a second fixture later.
The Stern-Williams 6600 is sold as an outdoor drinking fountain with a public shower and foot spray, and it is ADA compliant. The Stern-Williams 6200 is sold as a pedestal public beach body and foot shower, and it is vandal-resistant.
At a glance
| Dimension | Stern-Williams 6600 | Stern-Williams 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Sites that need drinking water and rinse-off in one spot | Sites that only need a shower and foot wash |
| Drinking fountain | Yes | No |
| Body shower | Yes | Yes |
| Foot wash | Foot spray | Foot wash |
| Listed compliance | ADA compliant | Vandal-resistant |
| Standout feature | Hydrate and rinse at one station | Dedicated shower and foot wash pedestal |
| Pricing model | Higher, because it does two jobs | Lower, because it does one |
Current pricing for both is on the product pages and in the cards below.
The 6600 is the better all-in-one station
The product description for the 6600 opens with the exact problem it solves: covered in sand with no way to rinse off or hydrate. It puts a drinking fountain, a shower and a foot spray on one fixture.
One station means one footprint and one location to plan around. You do not need to place a separate fountain nearby. If your site has limited space or a single practical water access point, the 6600 is the cleaner answer.
Verdict: 6600 wins on consolidation. Buy it for beach access points, trailheads and park areas where visitors need both.
The 6200 is the better shower-only buy
The 6200 delivers a full-body shower and foot wash on a pedestal. It does one job, and the listing describes it as vandal-resistant. If drinking fountains or bottle fillers are already installed elsewhere on the site, paying for a built-in fountain makes no sense.
Verdict: 6200 wins on focus and cost. It is the right pick when you are adding rinse-off capacity only. See the 6200 in the cards further down.
Accessibility: 6600 is the one that lists ADA
The 6600 is listed as ADA compliant. The 6200 listing calls out vandal resistance instead and does not state ADA compliance. If your project requires accessible fixtures, check the specific product page against your requirements before ordering. For public pools and aquatic sites, read ADA outdoor shower specs for public pool compliance first.
Verdict: 6600 on listed accessibility.
Durability: a tie on the listings
Both are commercial Stern-Williams outdoor fixtures sold for public use. The 6200 is explicitly labeled vandal-resistant in its title; the 6600 is not labeled that way. That is a difference in listing language, not proof one is tougher. Do not pick on durability alone.
Verdict: tie. If vandalism is your main risk, read how to choose a vandal-resistant outdoor foot shower.
Cost: the fountain is what you pay extra for
The 6600 costs more than the 6200 because it adds a drinking fountain. If you would otherwise buy a separate fountain, the combined unit is the better value. If you would not, the 6200 is. For a wider price view across models, see outdoor showers ranked by price.
Verdict: 6200 is cheaper to buy; 6600 can be cheaper to own if it replaces two fixtures.
Scorecard
| Dimension | Winner |
|---|---|
| Drinking water on site | 6600 |
| Shower-only projects | 6200 |
| Listed ADA compliance | 6600 |
| Listed vandal resistance | 6200 |
| Upfront cost | 6200 |
| Single-station footprint | 6600 |
Final verdict
Choose the Stern-Williams 6600 if you manage a beach, park or trail access point where visitors need water to drink and a place to rinse sand off, and you want one fixture to do both.
Choose the Stern-Williams 6200 if you already have drinking water covered and need a body and foot shower with a vandal-resistant listing at a lower price.
If you are still weighing park-wide hydration, read the best outdoor drinking fountain for parks and trails. Otherwise, order the 6600 or the 6200 from The Fountain Direct above and get your 2026 install planned.
FAQ
What is the difference between the Stern-Williams 6600 and 6200?
The 6600 adds a drinking fountain to a public shower and foot spray. The 6200 is a body and foot shower only.
Which is better for a public beach, the 6600 or the 6200?
The 6600 is better if visitors also need drinking water at the same spot. The 6200 is better if you only need rinse-off.
Is the Stern-Williams 6600 ADA compliant?
Yes, the 6600 is listed as ADA compliant. Confirm against your project requirements on the product page before ordering.
Is the Stern-Williams 6200 vandal-resistant?
Yes, the 6200 is listed as vandal-resistant and is sold as a pedestal public beach body and foot shower.
Does the 6200 include a drinking fountain?
No. The 6200 is a body and foot shower. If you need a fountain, choose the 6600.
Which costs more, the 6600 or the 6200?
The 6600 costs more because it adds a drinking fountain. Current prices are on each product page.
One last thing
The cheapest mistake to avoid is buying a 6200 and then adding a separate fountain at the same site. Count the fixtures you need before you pick. If the answer is two, the 6600 is usually the simpler purchase.