Dispensing water by tap: water solutions for homes, offices and hospitality
Dispense water through tap: treated, filtered, cold, and sparkling water for home, offices, and hospitality
We design complete solutions to serve water directly from a tap, fountain, column or mains‑connected dispenser. We analyse consumption, water quality, available space, installation, type of filtration, chilling, carbonation and maintenance so that each project works in a practical, hygienic and sustainable way.
What we mean by a tap-treated water installation
A tap-based treated water installation starts from mains water and adapts it to actual use by means of filtration, reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, remineralisation, cooling, carbonation or a combination of technologies. The goal may be to improve taste and odour, reduce bottles, serve cold water continuously, offer sparkling water, fill reusable bottles or provide drinking water at a professional point.
At Install Beer we approach these projects in the same way as any draft beverage system: first the system is defined and then the visible equipment is chosen. Before choosing a tap, cooler or dispenser, you need to understand consumption, space, water quality, maintenance and the type of service you want to offer.
Solutions by environment
The same solution does not work for every space. A home, an office, a hotel or a restaurant have different consumption levels, schedules, technical access and maintenance needs.
| Environment | Typical need | Recommended solution | Design keys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Water for drinking, cooking, making coffee, infusions and reducing jerrycans. | Under-sink filter, reverse osmosis, filtered water tap or compact system. | Under-sink space, tap aesthetics, easy maintenance and quality of the incoming water. |
| Offices | Water for staff, visitors, meetings and common areas. | Mains-fed dispenser with filtration, cold water and sparkling water option. | Number of users, consumption peaks, location, ease of cleaning, and filter replacement. |
| Hotels | Service for breakfasts, restaurants, function rooms, common areas or bottle filling. | Chilled, filtered and sparkling water systems with service points adapted to customer flow. | Flow rate, service continuity, image, technical accessibility, and preventive maintenance. |
| Restaurants and coffee shops | Table water, kitchen, drink preparation, coffee, and bar service. | Professional filtration, cooling, carbonation, and tap or column depending on operation. | Organoleptic quality, service speed, bar integration, and CO₂ control if there is sparkling water. |
| Gyms and sports centres | Cold water available for users with high and repeated consumption. | High-capacity mains-fed dispenser with filtration. | Robustness, hygiene, public access, bottle filling and periodic maintenance. |
| Educational, healthcare or public spaces | Continuous access to drinking water for many people. | Coolers, bottle fillers or dispensing systems with filtration and easy maintenance. | Safety, durability, accessibility, hygienic control and ease of technical intervention. |
Shall we talk about your water project?
Tell us the type of space, approximate number of users, type of water you want, and photos of the installation site. We’ll help you define a solution sized to real consumption.
Types of water that can be dispensed
The installation can be configured for a single type of water or to combine several options depending on the unit and the point of service.
Ambient filtered water
Simple solution to improve drinking water without the need for chilling. Very common in homes, kitchens and small offices.
Chilled water
Suitable for offices, hotels, gyms, restaurants and spaces with continuous consumption. Requires equipment with adequate cooling capacity.
Sparkling water
Requires filtration, chilling, carbonator, food-grade CO₂, and a compatible tap. It is a practical alternative to bottled sparkling water.
Osmotized water
Useful when a more intense reduction of dissolved salts or a more controlled water profile is desired. May require remineralization.
Water for coffee and beverages
Water treatment can be tailored for coffee machines, teas, cooking, mixology, cold drinks and mains‑connected equipment.
Water for reusable bottles
Ideal for offices, hotels, gyms and public spaces that want to encourage refilling and reduce single-use containers.
Technologies and components the system may include
The system is sized according to the quality of the incoming water, consumption and the desired result. Not all projects need the same technology.
| Item | What it’s for | When it’s recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Sediment filter | Retains suspended particles and protects downstream components. | As pretreatment or when there are visible particles, carryover or old installations. |
| Activated carbon | Helps improve taste and odor, especially against chlorine and compounds that affect flavor. | In drinking water for homes, offices, cafés, and hospitality. |
| Ultrafiltration | Filters very fine particles through a membrane without removing as many salts as reverse osmosis. | When advanced filtration is desired while preserving part of the mineral profile. |
| Reverse osmosis | Significantly reduces dissolved salts and other elements present in the water. | In homes, coffee shops, offices or projects where a more controlled water profile is desired. |
| Remineralisation | Adjusts the water profile after intensive treatments. | When reverse osmosis is used and you want to improve balance, taste or use in beverages. |
| Cooler | Lowers the water temperature before the service point. | In offices, hotels, restaurants, gyms, and areas with recurring consumption. |
| Carbonator | It mixes cold water with food-grade CO₂ to produce sparkling water. | In restaurants, hotels, premium offices and projects that want to replace sparkling water bottles. |
| Tap, fountain, column or dispenser | It is the visible point of service for the end user. | It is chosen at the end, when the system, water type and location are already known. |
| Food-grade tube, fittings and valves | They connect the system in an orderly, safe and maintainable way. | In any installation. Sizes and compatibilities must be checked before assembly. |
Sizes, connections and compatibility: the important points without turning this page into a fittings datasheet
In tap water installations, common sizes appear such as 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm or 15 mm, as well as BSP and NPTF threads, tap connections, valves, check valves and adapters. In sparkling water systems you also have to distinguish between the water circuit and the CO₂ circuit.
This page explains the complete solution. To identify sizes, John Guest fittings, tubing, carbonators or specific connections, we’ve prepared a dedicated technical guide and a downloadable catalogue.
How we handle a tap water project
We follow a clear technical logic: first the system is defined and then the visible unit is chosen.
We analyse the usage
We define environment, number of users, desired water type, schedules, and consumption peaks.
We review the space
We assess water supply, electricity, drain if applicable, ventilation, cabinet, bar and technical access.
We choose the treatment
We select filtration, reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, scale control or remineralization according to the feed water.
We size chilling and carbonation
If there is chilled or sparkling water, we define chilling capacity, carbonator, CO₂ and service point.
We install and test
We assemble the system, check for leaks, flow rate, temperature and carbonation, and leave the equipment up and running.
We plan maintenance
We define filter changes, inspections, cleaning, CO₂ control, and technical support according to the project.
Advantages of dispensing tap‑treated water
The improvement is not only technical. It also affects logistics, sustainability, space, service and customer experience.
Fewer bottles
It reduces the purchase, transport, storage, restocking and management of single-use containers.
Continuous service
The water is available from a fixed point without depending on stock, fridges or deliveries.
Better image
Strengthens a perception of modernity, sustainability, and attention to detail for customers or employees.
Less space occupied
Avoid accumulating boxes, jugs, or bottles in kitchens, storerooms, chambers, or common areas.
Controlled quality
It allows you to adapt the treatment to the incoming water and the result you want to offer.
Planned maintenance
With filter changes and periodic inspections, the system remains stable and operational.
We need very little information to prepare a proposal
Send us the type of space, photos of the installation area, approximate number of users, desired water type and whether you need supply, installation or maintenance.
Direct purchase, guidance or full project
The water cluster is organized so that each page has a different function and does not compete with the others.
Direct purchase of dispensers, filters, tubes, fittings, valves and accessories.
View products →What tap-treated water is, how it works and what advantages it offers.
Read guide →Guide to filtered and sparkling water for restaurants, hotels and businesses.
Read HORECA guide →Dimensions, fittings, tubing, CO₂, carbonators and technical connections.
View technical guide →Catalogues and useful downloads
For projects with connectors, tubing, fittings, valves, or dispensing accessories, you can consult the John Guest Drinks Dispense technical catalogue. It is a support resource to identify families and sizes, especially in installations for filtered water, sparkling water, tap-dispensed drinks, and professional equipment.
Frequently asked questions about treated water dispensed by tap
What is the difference between buying a dispenser and contracting a complete solution?
Buying a dispenser is appropriate when you already know which unit you need. A complete solution includes consumption study, water treatment, installation, accessories, commissioning and maintenance.
Can you have chilled water and sparkling water from the same point?
Yes, as long as the unit is designed for it. You normally need filtration, cooling, carbonator, food-grade CO₂ and a compatible tap or dispenser.
Which system is suitable for an office?
It depends on the number of users, location, consumption and desired type of water. In many offices, a mains-connected dispenser with filtration and chilled water is a good fit; in premium offices, sparkling water can be added.
Which system is suitable for a restaurant or hotel?
In hospitality you must assess flow rate, service peaks, organoleptic quality, space under the counter, technical access, maintenance and the possibility of serving chilled or sparkling water.
Is reverse osmosis necessary?
Not always. In many projects adequate filtration is enough. Reverse osmosis is considered when a stronger reduction of dissolved salts or a more controlled water profile is sought.
What maintenance does a tap water installation need?
It usually requires filter replacement, inspection of connections, cleaning of the service point, checking the chiller and inspecting the CO₂ if there is sparkling water.
Can Install Beer install the system?
Yes. We can assess the project, supply the equipment, prepare the installation and organize maintenance according to customer type, location and technical needs.
Can I send photos to get advice?
Yes. Photos of the space, water connection, cabinet, bar, tap or existing unit help define a more accurate solution and avoid compatibility errors.
Technical note: the final solution must be assessed according to the quality of the inlet water, expected consumption, available space, pressure, temperature, type of water required, maintenance, applicable regulations and equipment compatibility. AquaTaps is the water line from Install Beer, but the page is intended as a main hub for treated water solutions dispensed by tap.