EST. 1989

About Office Water Supplies

Office Water Supplies Ltd (OWS) is a family-run company founded in 1989 and based at Snetterton, Norfolk. We supply and service bottle-fed and mains-fed water coolers, hot water boilers, filtered taps and sanitisation for commercial, domestic, NHS and construction customers across East Anglia: Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex. What sets us apart isn't only the equipment. It's the people behind it, and how quickly we respond when you need us.

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Our History

We've been supplying drinking water since 1989, when we started out providing chilled water systems to homes and businesses. As our working relationships grew, so did the range. Hot water systems, coffee machines and the latest still and sparkling water dispensers followed, all chosen to suit the places our customers work and live.

We're still family-run and independent, and that shapes how we work. Our staff are known for taking the time to assess what you actually need and recommending a cost-effective solution, rather than simply selling a machine. Our aim has always been to discover, assess, recommend and serve.

We work with outstanding manufacturers with a great reputation in this product space, including:

  • Oasis and Crystal Mountain for water coolers
  • Borg & Overström and Billi for filtered water taps and dispensers
  • Instanta for workplace hot water boilers, and Marco for home boilers
  • AA First for mains fed dispensers
  • Brita for water filtration
  • Keurig and So-Pure for coffee
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Where does our water come from?

Our water, Harling Premium English Water, is drawn from the Cretaceous chalk layer beneath the Norfolk Brecklands, and we've been sourcing it locally for more than 35 years.

The Brecklands are known for their light, sandy soil, left behind by retreating glaciers around 400,000 years ago. Millions of years earlier, the region lay beneath a tropical sea, where deep layers of chalk were laid down. That chalk naturally filters the water held within it.

The source is fully lined to protect against contamination from surface water, and the water is micro-filtered before bottling. Even before filtration, it's naturally low in nitrates and sodium. It contains 6.5 mg of nitrate per litre, against a permitted level of 50 mg, and 15 mg of sodium per litre, against a permitted level of 200 mg.

Because it comes from chalk, the water contains a little calcium, which gives it its distinctive taste. Harling Premium English Water is an accredited WHA member, so both the water and the hygiene of the bottling process are checked regularly by independent third-party auditors.

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How do we keep your water hygienic?

We keep your water hygienic through regular servicing and sanitisation carried out by our WRAS-qualified engineers. Every rental agreement includes an OWS Service Contract, so the water from your machine stays at a high standard.

If you own your equipment, you can choose single sanitisation visits or an annual package, whichever suits your site. When each visit is finished, we supply documentation you can use as evidence at any on-site hygiene compliance inspection.

We use market-leading filters from Brita and 3M. To keep disruption to a minimum, we can work out of hours, or swap in a temporary machine while the work is done.

New product lines we're introducing offer UV sanitisation, meeting the NHS's new UV-focused sanitisation protocols.

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What accreditations do we hold?

We hold Safe Contractor Gold, Construction Line Silver and membership of the Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (WHA). Our site credentials are:

  • Safe Contractor Gold certification
  • Construction Line Silver
  • WHA membership, granted on our first attempt following an audit of our working practices
  • Triple STS site-supervisor accreditation
  • CSCS cards and DBS checks for our team
  • 7 site-compliant company vehicles with Chapter 8 applied

According to the WHA, members must follow its codes of practice and are audited for compliance each year by independent third-party inspectors.

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How do we keep your site safe?

We keep your site safe through recognised health and safety accreditation and a team trained for site work. We hold Safe Contractor Gold and Construction Line Silver accreditation, our site supervisors hold Triple STS accreditation, and our team carry CSCS cards and are DBS checked. Our 7 company vehicles are site-compliant, with Chapter 8 applied. You can download our Health & Safety policy below.

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Our commitment to sustainability

We're committed to recycling 100% of the water filters we use, through Watercare. Our bottled water coolers and refill stations help reduce single-use plastic, and all of our paper cups and refill bottles are recyclable. You can read more on our Sustainability page, or meet the people behind the business on our Team page.

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Why customers choose us

Customers most often choose us because we respond quickly and they deal with the same friendly faces every time. It's the theme that comes up again and again in our Google and Trustpilot reviews.

Accreditations & compliance

Our sanitisation is carried out by WRAS-qualified engineers, and we hold Safe Contractor (Gold) and Construction Line Silver accreditation, along with membership of the Water Dispenser and Hydration Association. We supply documentation on completion as evidence for hygiene-compliance inspection.

People and speed

We are a friendly, family-run team, and the real difference is the people behind every delivery and call-out, not just the machine in the corner. When something goes wrong, quick turnaround and emergency cover are what we are known for.

Locally sourced water

Our water is drawn from the Cretaceous chalk layer beneath the Norfolk Brecklands, as it has been for more than 35 years, and supplied close to home right across East Anglia.

Who we work with

We work with customers across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex, and we can reach selected areas of north London, so please enquire. Whatever your setting, we tailor what we recommend to how your site actually runs.

Offices and commercial sites

From a single cooler to multi-machine office installs, we plan the right setup around your space and the number of people using it.

Construction and new build

We are set up for site work, with Chapter 8 compliant vehicles, Triple STS site supervisors, CSCS cards and DBS checks, so we can keep water flowing safely on active sites.

NHS and healthcare

We supply water solutions to several NHS trusts across East Anglia, and our incoming product lines offer UV sanitisation that meets new NHS UV-focused protocols.

Large infrastructure

We are the sole water supplier to Sizewell C, one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.

Frequently asked questions

Before you pick up the phone, here are the things customers ask us most, from where we cover to how fast we can help when a machine plays up.

Where a question touches on a particular product or service, we have pointed you to the page with the full detail.

Got a question we have not covered? We would rather have a quick chat than leave you guessing. Call us on 01953 451753 or email info@officewatersupplies.co.uk, and one of the team will get straight back to you.

What happens if my water cooler breaks down?

If your water cooler breaks down, call us on 01953 451753 and we'll aim to attend within 24 working hours. If the machine needs an off-site repair, we can provide a free loan machine in the meantime, subject to stock.

What accreditations does Office Water Supplies hold?

We hold Safe Contractor Gold, Construction Line Silver and WHA membership. Our team also holds Triple STS, CSCS and DBS credentials, and our sanitisation is carried out by WRAS-qualified engineers.

Which areas does Office Water Supplies cover?

We cover Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex from our base at Snetterton. We can also reach selected areas of north London, so please get in touch to check.

Is Office Water Supplies a family-run business?

Yes, OWS is family-run and independent. Customers often tell us that dealing with a local, family business was the reason they switched to us.

How long has Office Water Supplies been in business?

Office Water Supplies has been in business since 1989. We're a family-run, independent company based at Snetterton in Norfolk.

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