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Drinking Water Signs
£1.50
In stock
SKU
MA009*
Drinking Water Signs help staff, visitors and contractors identify confirmed potable water points in kitchens, welfare areas, offices and public buildings, reducing confusion around which outlets are safe to use.
These Drinking Water Signs identify confirmed potable water points for staff, visitors and contractors. Use them by taps, coolers and welfare facilities so people can choose safe drinking water quickly, without asking or mistaking wash-only outlets for drinking water.
Best Places to Fit Drinking Water Signs
Install the sign directly beside or above the confirmed drinking tap, dispenser or welfare water point. It should be visible from the normal approach route, not hidden behind kettles, bins or cupboards, so people identify the correct outlet before filling bottles or cups.
Choosing the Right Viewing Distance
Choose the size around how far away people need to recognise the water point. Small formats suit close tap-side reading; larger formats help across kitchens, welfare rooms or corridors. Keep the sign in direct sight within the usual approach distance.
| Size option | Practical viewing use |
|---|---|
| H 70 x W 50 mm | Close tap-side use, usually under 1 metre / 3 feet |
| H 150 x W 150 mm | Small rooms or shared counters, around 2–4 metres / 6–13 feet |
| H 210 x W 148 mm | Kitchens, welfare areas and staff rooms, around 4–6 metres / 13–20 feet |
| H 297 x W 210 mm | Larger shared areas or approach routes, around 6–10 metres / 20–33 feet |
What Should Improve After Fitting
After fitting, people should make faster, more confident choices at shared water points. The sign changes behaviour by separating confirmed drinking outlets from wash-only taps and reducing unnecessary questions in busy areas.
✅ People can quickly identify where drinking water is available.
✅ Staff spend less time answering repeated water point questions.
✅ Wash-only or uncertain outlets are less likely to be used for drinking.
- Sign message: “Drinking water”
- Purpose: identifies potable water points
- User: staff, visitors and contractors
- Where to use: taps, dispensers and welfare areas
- Environment: workplaces, kitchens, offices, schools and public buildings
- Risk controlled: confusion with non-potable outlets
- Expected outcome: clearer drinking water selection
- Pictogram symbols: tap and glass with water waves
- EN ISO 7010 code: E015
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010 and BS 5499 sign regulations
- Material options: Rigid Plastic, Vinyl, Removable, Repositionable Vinyl
- Size option: H 70 x W 50 mm
- Size option: H 150 x W 150 mm
- Size option: H 210 x W 148 mm
- Size option: H 297 x W 210 mm
- Background colour: green/white
- Text colour: white
- Symbols colour: white
- Shape: rectangle
- Orientation: portrait
- Finish: glossy film surface
- Non-Photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied in single
- Material Thickness: depends on chosen material
- Fitting methods: wall mount/door mount/tile mount
- Rigid Plastic: fixing materials not included
- Vinyl and Adhesive Rigid Plastic: self-adhesive backing
- Removable, Repositionable Vinyl: can be re-positioned
- Display area: indoors/outdoors
Installation Guidance
Common fitting errors
❌ Placing the sign on a cupboard, side wall or surface that is not clearly connected to the drinking outlet.
❌ Fitting it too low, behind appliances or where cups, bins or storage block the view.
❌ Using the same sign for several nearby outlets when only one is confirmed for drinking water.
Where this sign should not be used
❌ Do not use it as proof that water has been tested or maintained.
❌ Do not install it at wash-only sinks, hose points, process water outlets or uncertain supplies.
❌ Avoid relying on it in poorly lit areas because this option is non-photoluminescent and non-reflective.
Best-fit approach
✅ Install directly above, beside or immediately facing the confirmed potable tap, cooler or dispenser.
✅ Choose vinyl for clean smooth tiles and rigid plastic where you need a more durable wall or door fitting.
✅ Keep the sign upright, unobstructed and replace it if the face becomes damaged, dirty or difficult to read.
Frequently asked questions
Are Drinking Water Signs only for confirmed potable water points? Yes. Use them only where the water has already been confirmed as suitable for drinking.
Does this sign prove the water is safe? No. It identifies the outlet; it does not replace testing, maintenance or your own water management checks.
Can I use it beside a water cooler? Yes, provided the cooler supplies drinking water and the sign can be seen before people fill bottles or cups.
Which material should I choose for tiles? A self-adhesive option is usually the cleaner choice for smooth, dry tiles. Rigid Plastic suits more permanent wall or door fixing.
Is this suitable for non-drinking water outlets? No. Use a non-drinking water sign where the outlet is unsafe, wash-only or not intended for consumption.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Green panel with white tap and glass pictogram
- ✓ Clear wording placed directly below the symbol
- ✓ Choice of rigid and self-adhesive material options
- ✓ Multiple formats for close points and larger shared areas
Benefits
- ✓ Helps people find suitable drinking water without delay
- ✓ Reduces uncertainty around shared taps and dispensers
- ✓ Supports cleaner separation between drinking and wash-only outlets
- ✓ Makes welfare areas easier to manage during busy periods
Helpful drinking water sign options to compare
For smaller water points, use on-the-spot drinking water identification where a full wall sign is not needed. Useful for taps, dispensers and close-up user checks.
Where people approach from either direction, choose double-sided drinking water corridor signs for clearer visibility. A practical choice for shared walkways and busy facilities.
For a more durable fixed option, consider an aluminium drinking water sign in areas needing a firmer sign format. Suitable where the message must remain easy to spot.
To compare the wider choice, browse the drinking water signage range before you select a format. It helps you match the sign type to the location.
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