The 10 Best Wall Mounted Drinking Fountains

The Oasis F100 Dial-a-Drink (around $578) eschews a push-button setup in favor of a knob on top of the spout that you turn. This reduces the likelihood of leaks and accidental activations. There is no need to worry about it running out of cold liquid, though, as it doesn't produce any.

Busy locations should consider the Haws 1431 (about $2705), as it has two bubblers separated by a long ceramic trough. It's great for dealing with large crowds, making it a smart choice for stadiums, schools, and anywhere else lots of thirsty people congregate.

The Haws 1109 (around $1941) is simplicity itself. It has a single bubbler and a stainless steel button, so there aren't many moving parts to worry about. That makes it equally suitable for installation outside as indoors, as it can handle abuse from nature as well as small children.

Sleek and shiny, the MaxWaterFlow.com Single-Plate (appx. $295) can produce drinks that taste as good as the machine looks, as you can hook it up to a reverse osmosis system, if you so desire. Of course, that requires a little more work, which may or may not be worth the effort.

The Halsey Taylor Endura II (appx. $1846) has a rugged design that's perfect for anywhere it's likely to receive rough treatment, such as parks and playgrounds. Hanging it is as simple as drilling four holes and then bolting the thing in using the pre-made guides.

The recessed chiller on the Halsey Taylor Contour (about $2098) keeps the ice-cold liquid flowing, all while hiding most of the internal components from the public eye. It's designed so that people of all sizes can get to it easily without having to bend too far or stand on tiptoes.

The Haws 1152 (appx. $381) sports a unique appearance that can add to your facility's decor, rather than detract from it. The whole thing has a small footprint, as well, so you can put it in without having it dominate an entire section of the office.

There's a built-in strainer hidden inside the Oasis P8AC (appx. $755) that can stop particles as small as 100 microns from entering the water, giving you the cleanest, purest H2O possible. If your clientele is sensitive about their health, they'll appreciate seeing this on the wall.

You can encourage your employees to stay properly hydrated without forcing them to constantly walk to the fountain when they are thirsty with the Halsey Taylor HydroBoost (appx. $1417). It includes an automatic bottle filler, so people can load up and get back to work.

The classic Elkay EZS8L (appx. $389) can be seen just about every time you step out in public, and for good reason: it's easy to set up and the price won't bankrupt you. It's ideal for schools, churches, and any other place that needs several units at a modest cost.