A drinking fountain upgrade that brings water back into the school day.

Another parent email about the rusty bubbler in the quad lands in your inbox. 

Or a student asks why the water tastes odd.

Outdated, unappealing bubblers are often bypassed by students and staff.

These units are usually stained, lukewarm, and rusted.

While most avoid these bubblers, some students have no other option.

Some students even stop drinking water at school.

The good news is your school can easily upgrade to modern drinking water stations.

Why do old bubblers get avoided?

It’s not just about appearance. The design causes hygiene and usability issues.

• Water can run back toward the spout on older up-flow bubblers.
• Poor drainage leaves water sitting in the drinking zone for too long.
• Worn finishes collect grime and make the unit feel unhygienic.

Students, parents, and staff all notice.

The solution is simple: choose a setup designed for hygiene, proper drainage, and daily school use.

Make water part of the daily learning routine

Hydration supports focus, energy, and student wellbeing.

To help students choose water over sugary drinks, make water the easiest option.

Water should be clean, cold, convenient, and close by.

Modern hydration stations deliver on all these points.

They provide filtered and chilled water, make bottle refills quick during busy breaks, and stand up to daily school use without rust, drips, or slow flow.

When students enjoy using the station, they use it more often. Water becomes a regular part of the school day, just like recess or reading.

How can you make the switch easy?

After that, the steps are straightforward.Each Aquafil Hydrobank has three bottle refill points and three drinking fountains, providing 48 places to refresh and refill across the campus.

• Goals: Pick what matters most. Better water quality. Better access. Less plastic waste.
• Budget: Set your budget and consider grants, sponsorships, or P&C fundraising.
• Users: Think about everyone who drinks. Little kids. Older students. Staff. Visitors.
• Types: Compare your options, such as bottle refill outlets, wall-mounted stations, and freestanding stations.
• Standards: Check your local requirements for drinking water and accessibility.
• Installation: Plan your timeline, locations, plumbing, and ongoing maintenance.
• Communication: Involve your school community. Explain the changes and the benefits.
• Evaluation: Monitor usage, address small issues early, and keep the stations in good condition.

Once these basics are in place, you’ll see the impact quickly.

From habit to impact

Make water easy to access, and things change fast.

Schools that upgrade to modern drinking water stations notice the difference straight away. 

Students drink more, grounds stay cleaner, and sugary drinks become less common.

The data backs it too. One study showed the problem clearly. 

85% of students reached for bottled water, and 30% never used the school fountains. 

The reasons are simple: concerns about hygiene, poor taste, and designs that make refilling difficult.

Students consistently ask for the same basics:

• Clean water that meets quality standards.
• Easy refills.
• Stations that are durable and low maintenance.

Why now is the right time

Now is the ideal time to act, so you can plan ahead instead of reacting to the next breakdown.

Every extra month with an outdated bubbler means more repairs, more call-outs, and more frustration for staff and students.

Upgrading restores the daily water routine, so students can access clean, reliable water without hassle.

Upgrades can be installed quickly without disrupting the school day. Our process is fast, straightforward, and planned around your schedule.

Why choose Civiq?

• Innovation leader: We keep raising the bar with smarter designs, better hygiene, easier refills, and tougher builds that others keep chasing.
• Aussie made. Aussie tough: We build for Australian conditions and high-traffic use, so they last in schools, parks, and public spaces.
• Proven performance: Millions of refills happen on Civiq stations every year. When water points work reliably, people use them.
• Support that makes it easy: You receive practical guidance, clear documentation, and ongoing parts and maintenance support to keep everything running smoothly.

Make the switch, make a statement.

This is about more than new equipment.

It shows your school puts student health and learning first.

Students want stations that are clean, modern, and built for them. When your school leads on hydration, it sends a clear message: you care about your community and support it with action.

Let’s move your school out of the “eww zone” and into a space that reflects the pride you have in your people and place.

Because when water is clean, cold, and easy to access, students drink more of it, and everyone benefits.

Ready to get out of the “eww zone”?
Book a free Hydration Review with our team. You’ll receive a clear plan, the right station options, and a tailored quote. Mention CSG to claim your Exclusive Catholic Schools Guide Deal.