Does my employer have to provide drinking water?
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Yes. The law requires that you provide drinking water and ensure that:
- It is free from any contamination
- It is preferably from the public water supply (bottled water dispensers are acceptable as a secondary supply)
- It is easily accessible to all employees
- There are adequate supplies of water, taking into consideration the temperature of the working environment and types of work activity
- Cups are provided if there is no drinking fountain.
On an additional note, drinking water does not have to be marked unless there is a significant risk of people drinking non-drinking water.