Haws

Yes. Haws traces its history to 1906, when plumber Luther Haws built the first drinking fountain after seeing schoolchildren share a single tin cup. The company has refined drinking fountain design ever since, making it the founding name in the category.

Yes. Haws is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, where it manufactures its drinking fountains, bottle fillers, and hydration stations, backed by more than a century of American manufacturing.

Many Haws models are ADA compliant, including Hi-Lo dual stations that place fountains at accessible heights for adults, children, and wheelchair users. See our ADA and Barrier Free collection for the full range.

There are options for both wall-mounted and outdoor installations, and some fountains even feature touchless operation for improved hygiene and accessibility. Popular configurations include dual fountains with bottle fillers, filtered water options, and durable materials like stainless steel. For outdoor settings, pedestal models offer the flexibility to add features such as bottle fillers, drinking bowls for dogs, or hose bibs, ensuring inclusive hydration solutions for a wide range of users and environments.

Quality and Compliance

All drinking fountains in the lineup are built to meet rigorous standards for safety, accessibility, and longevity, with options available that satisfy both state and federal compliance requirements, so you can be confident they're suitable for schools, offices, parks, and public spaces.

Yes. Haws offers vandal-resistant stainless steel outdoor models, and many include freeze-resistant valves that drain the supply line to prevent freezing, so they keep working through cold seasons.

Yes. Many Haws fountains and bottle fillers use NSF-certified filtration, with cartridge options that reduce lead, microplastics, taste and odor, and PFAS such as PFOA and PFOS, for cleaner and safer drinking water.

Haws also offers touchless sensor-activated hydration stations and fountains, as well as antimicrobial copper push-button accessories. These solutions help minimize contact and support enhanced hygiene in schools, offices, and public spaces.

Yes. The Haws range spans indoor wall-mounted and recessed units, outdoor pedestal fountains, combination bottle fillers, chilled RIVIVE stations, pet bowls, and replacement filters, covering nearly every hydration need.

Explore the Full Range of Hydration Solutions:

• Bottle Fillers: Touch-activated and touchless options for quick, convenient bottle refills.
• Electric Water Coolers: Refrigerated models to deliver consistently cool water indoors.
• Outdoor Fountains: Rugged, weather-resistant units built for parks, campuses, and public spaces.
• Touchless Hydration Solutions: Sensor-activated fountains and fillers for hygienic, hands-free use.
• Wall Mounted Fountains: Classic designs for schools, offices, and high-traffic indoor areas.
• Parts & Accessories: From replacement filters to filtration and drain kits, everything you need to maintain or upgrade your hydration station.

These units are a smart fit for schools and universities, healthcare facilities, gymnasiums and fitness centers, high-end architectural spaces, office buildings, government and municipal buildings, outdoor parks and recreational areas, industrial and manufacturing environments, and laboratories.

Absolutely. Today’s hydration stations and drinking fountains are thoughtfully designed with simplicity in mind. Many models feature intuitive bottle fillers, tool-free filter access, and modular components to make both installation and ongoing upkeep a breeze. From quick-connect plumbing to easy-clean surfaces, manufacturers like Haws, Elkay, and Oasis have embraced user-friendly engineering to ensure you spend less time with a wrench and more time staying refreshed.

Drinking fountains are offered in a variety of materials and finishes to accommodate diverse settings and preferences. Common options include:

• Stainless Steel: Favored for its durability, corrosion resistance, and ease of maintenance. Stainless models often feature powder-coated finishes in shades like matte silver or green for weather resistance and visual appeal.
• Cast Aluminum: Popular for decorative or historic spaces, these fountains can come in a range of powder-coated finishes, often black or dark tones, with cast details for a classic look.
• Vandal-Resistant Finishes: For areas where vandalism may be a concern, certain models offer reinforced structures and finishes that resist tampering and wear.

Additionally, many modern fountains incorporate 100% lead-free waterways and offer flexibility to add features such as bottle fillers, pet fountains, or hose bibs, depending on your needs.

Touchless hydration is increasingly popular in settings that prioritize hygiene, such as schools, offices, and healthcare facilities. Many modern drinking fountains now feature motion-activated sensors, allowing users to get a drink or fill a bottle without touching any buttons or levers, helping to reduce the spread of germs.

Touchless options are available on single and dual drinking fountains, as well as fountain-bottle filler combos, for enhanced sanitary hydration in public spaces.

A variety of resources are available to make choosing the right hydration station simple and efficient:

• Specification Guides: Downloadable spec sheets and cut sheets from most manufacturers provide key dimensions, features, installation instructions, and compatibility notes for each model.
• Product Comparison Charts: Handy comparison tables detail performance, compliance, filter options, finishes, and installation types side-by-side to help narrow down your options.
• Online Configurators: Interactive web tools allow you to select specific criteria, like ADA compliance, outdoor use, bottle filling capability, or required filtration, and see a customized list of compatible units.
• CAD & BIM Files: Access digital files for integration into architectural plans, including DWG, Revit, and PDF formats.
• Authorized Distributor Support: Reputable plumbing supply distributors offer expert guidance, real-life project recommendations, and samples when needed.

For more technical details or in-depth help, reputable organizations like ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers) and third-party product review sites also offer valuable specification resources, code guides, and installation best practices.

For added peace of mind in busy spaces, antimicrobial Safe-Touch™ push button kits are available as optional accessories. These copper alloy buttons offer enhanced protection against germs and can be fitted to most new and existing indoor or outdoor drinking fountains and bottle fillers, making them an ideal choice for schools and commercial facilities focused on health and safety.

Compatible antimicrobial push button kits are available for several popular valve types, be sure to check which accessory fits your fountain model when upgrading or retrofitting.

Looking for more information on hydration solutions? Whether you need technical specs, installation guides, or maintenance tips, comprehensive resources are readily available. Many leading manufacturers and third-party sites, such as the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), offer a wealth of downloadable materials, including:

• Product reference guides
• Installation instructions and user manuals
• Specification tools for architects and facility managers

These resources help ensure you select the right product for your needs, and provide ongoing support throughout the product’s lifecycle. Explore dedicated hydration resource libraries online or consult trusted organizations for expert insights into water safety, product certifications, and the latest industry standards.