Elkay’s Liv EZ™ Wins Prestigious 2025 KBB Product Award for Innovation in Water Quality
Milwaukee, WI, January 22, 2026 - Zurn Elkay Water Solutions proudly announces that its Elkay® Liv EZ™ Built-In Filtered Water Dispenser has been selected as a winner in the 2025 Kitchen & Bath Business Product Awards, a highly respected industry program that celebrates superior products advancing kitchen and bath design, performance, sustainability and user convenience.
The KBB Product Awards recognize best-in-class products that fulfill evolving market needs through technological innovation, functional excellence, and aesthetic merit. Judges spotlighted Liv EZ for its unique combination of versatile installation, advanced water quality performance and thoughtful design that elevates home hydration experiences.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from Kitchen & Bath Business,” said Krystal Pesch, Senior Director - Portfolio Management at Zurn Elkay. “Liv EZ represents a bold step in bringing commercial-grade, high-quality water filtration into the modern home with style, simplicity and sustainability at its core.”
Designed for today’s multifaceted living spaces, Liv EZ delivers fresh, commercial-grade filtered water wherever a water line is accessible. From kitchens and mudrooms to home gyms and entertainment areas, its sleek built-in profile, minimalist aesthetic and ease of installation offer homeowners design flexibility and everyday convenience.
Key features that contributed to Liv EZ’s award-winning distinction include:
- Premium Filtration: Equipped with Elkay’s WaterSentry® filter, Liv EZ reduces contaminants such as lead, forever chemicals (PFAS/PFOA/PFOS), microplastics, cysts and Class I particulates, delivering cleaner, safer water to families.
- Versatile Installation: Powered by just three AA batteries and requiring no electrical connection, Liv EZ can be installed quickly and flexibly in a wide range of residential settings.
- Sustainable Design: Its backlit “Bottles Saved” counter visually reinforces the environmental impact of reducing single-use plastics, aligning with modern lifestyle values.
- Elegant Aesthetics: A combination of premium materials, thoughtful lighting and refined finishes makes Liv EZ an attractive and functional addition to any home environment.
The 2025 KBB Product Awards winners were celebrated for addressing real-world design challenges with innovation and creativity, and Liv EZ stood out as a product that not only meets consumer expectations but sets a new standard for home hydration solutions.
About Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is a growth-oriented, pure-play water business that designs, procures, manufactures, and markets what we believe is the broadest sustainable product portfolio of solutions to improve health, human safety, and the environment. The Zurn Elkay product portfolio includes professional-grade water control and safety, and water distribution.
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