Elkay's next generation of bottle filling stations is now here, featuring cutting-edge architecture with greater efficiency and easier filter replacements.
Explore our water cooler dispensers and drinking water fountains, as well as filtration. Elkay water fountains and coolers come in different configurations, such as single and bi-level, refrigerated to meet a wide range of needs. For more traditional options, try our floor-standing indoor water fountains.
Our in-wall and wall-mounted water coolers save space and provide ADA accessibility when properly installed. For a more hygienic experience, choose touchless water coolers. To enjoy cleaner, better-tasting water, explore our filtered water coolers and fountains.
Choose touchless water coolers for easier, more hygienic operation and filtered water coolers and fountains to deliver safer, better-tasting water. Outdoor water fountains are also available to provide access to hydration outside. If you’re looking for countertop water cooler dispensers, visit our water dispenser page.
Some Elkay drinking fountains come with optional filtration to reduce lead, chlorine, and particulates. Models that include filtration are clearly marked and use NSF-certified filters.
Models with filtration use NSF-certified filters to reduce contaminants like lead and chlorine, improving both taste and safety.
A water cooler dispenses chilled water, often with refrigeration, while a drinking fountain is typically a non-refrigerated fixture providing continuous water flow for drinking.
Some outdoor-rated fountains are built with durable construction and both vandal-resistant and freeze-resistant features. Always check the model’s specifications for outdoor compatibility.
Absolutely. Elkay drinking fountains are trusted in schools, hospitals, and commercial spaces for their durability and ADA-compliant design.
Many Elkay models are available in stainless steel, black, and modern designs to match various architectural styles.
Elkay offers a wide range of drinking water solutions, including bottle filling stations, water coolers, drinking fountains, water dispensers, and filter systems for indoor and outdoor use.
Dual-purpose units combining a water cooler with a bottle filler are ideal for high-use settings.
Filters should typically be replaced every 3,000 gallons or six months, whichever comes first, although you should consult the labeling on your particular filter. View available replacement filters based on your model.
Yes, many Elkay products are NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 certified for lead, chlorine, and particulate reduction.
Yes. Elkay offers filter retrofit kits that can be added to many existing Elkay water delivery products. The EWF3000 Filter System Kit converts a non-filtered bottle filler into a filtered unit. The EWF172 Filter System Kit converts a non-filtered cooler or fountain into a filtered unit. See table below for all retrofit options.
Type of Unit | Elkay Retrofit Filtration System Kit | Retrofit Type* | Replacement Filter Part Number |
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Bottle Filling Stations | EWF3000 | Internal/External |
51300C |
Coolers & Fountains | LF2 | Internal/External |
56192C |
EWF172 | Internal/External
|
51299C | |
EF1500VRBC (Vandal-resistant box) | External | ||
EF1500VRBMC (Comes with filter monitor) | External |
Yes, refer to our Retrofit Bottle Filling Stations Compatibility Guide to find the right product for you.
Yes, Elkay’s ezH2O® bottle filling stations track bottles saved via digital display, and are highly conducive to reusable bottle use, helping to reduce plastic waste in schools, offices, and public spaces.
Consider your installation location, number of users, traffic flow, desired features (e.g., bottle filler, hands-free, filtered), and ADA requirements. Use the Elkay product filters to compare models easily.
Yes, many Elkay retrofit kits and bottle filling stations are designed for easy installation onto existing drinking fountains.
Yes, Elkay units are designed for easy installation with clear instructions and mounting hardware. Many models are compatible with retrofit kits.
Absolutely. Elkay drinking water units are commonly installed in schools, offices, hotels and hospitality facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, gyms, and commercial buildings.
Some models do, while others are designed for flexible installation with or without drainage access. Check each product’s specifications for details.
Yes, Elkay offers rugged outdoor bottle filling stations and drinking fountains built to withstand weather and with anti-vandalism options.
Some Elkay drinking fountains come with optional filtration to reduce lead, chlorine, and particulates. Models that include filtration are clearly marked and use NSF-certified filters.
Models with filtration use NSF-certified filters to reduce contaminants like lead and chlorine, improving both taste and safety.
Many Elkay hydration units come with built-in NSF-certified filters that reduce lead, chlorine, and other contaminants for better water quality.
For centuries, lead has been widely used in plumbing systems that transport water. Despite changes in plumbing codes making it illegal to use lead pipes or solder, lead is still found in older pipes, solder and brass fittings in existing plumbing systems. Lead is toxic and continuous exposure can cause a variety of health problems, especially in infants and children. Please visit epa.gov/lead to learn more.
Select WaterSentry® filtration systems reduce lead to meet the requirements necessary to achieve our NSF/ANSI 53 certification, making the water cleaner and healthier.
Water delivery product examples include:
Our filters are also sold separately and can be retrofitted onto any existing Elkay or non-Elkay branded Water Cooler, fountain or bottle filling station with Elkay’s vandal-resistant retrofit filtration kit. Kits are available with and without a filter status monitor and alert.
No. Our drinking water products have been lead free for more than two decades. They are certified to NSF/ANSI 372 as lead free by the Water Quality Association.
Elkay tests and certifies our filters to NSF/ANSI Standard 53."NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for Drinking Water Treatment Units is the nationally recognized standard for evaluating and certifying drinking water treatment systems for the reduction of contaminants from drinking water. Water filters are tested and certified to NSF/ANSI 53 to ensure they reduce contaminants, including lead, per the requirements of the standard" (Certified Product Listing, NSF).
Yes, many Elkay coolers and fountains meet ADA standards for accessibility, with options for hands-free operation and proper reach range for users with disabilities.
Most Elkay coolers operate on standard 115V electrical outlets. Always refer to the specific product page for voltage and amperage details.
Yes, Elkay products typically include a limited warranty. Review your model’s warranty for duration and coverage specifics.
Yes, routine maintenance such as filter replacement and cleaning ensures optimal performance and water quality.
Elkay drinking solutions often carry National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Disabilities Act (ADA), and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certifications. You can verify certifications on individual product pages.
A water cooler provides chilled water through a traditional bubbler spout, while a bottle filling station is designed for hands-free refilling of reusable bottles, often with filtration and usage tracking.