Information regarding COVID-19

A: We are striving to operate as normal as possible. We are committed to providing you with the standard of service you’ve come to expect from us, even during these challenging times. We may be forced to close following a government directive or staff shortages. However, we will do our best to let you know should this be the case. As of now the only regions that may be impacted by the current COVID-19 are the following:

• New York

A: If your office is closing for a period, please shut off your Waterlogic water dispenser. When your workplace reopens, we recommend you flush your Waterlogic machine to ensure your first glass of water is freshly filtered. To flush your Waterlogic water dispenser, follow the steps below:

• Flush 7.5L of cold water .
• Press the button to dispense 2 gallons of water into a container and dispose.
• Repeat this for each of the water types your machine dispenses (cold, ambient, sparkling, hot, extra hot).
• If you have a Waterlogic ice dispenser, please be sure to dispose of any stored ice and the first set of freshly made ice before enjoying your Waterlogic ice machine.

A: We are working tirelessly to make sure our products are available when our customers need them. We are managing our supply chain to ensure that our customers remain unaffected by the situation and we will continue to closely monitor events and react accordingly. As of now the only regions that may be impacted are listed under ‘Will Waterlogic remain open’ FAQ.

A: Our ambition is to make products available when customers need them; including delivery, installation and servicing, carried out in-line with government safety guidelines. We are monitoring the situation constantly and will update our services accordingly.

A: We continue to follow government advice and shutdown measures. If regulations and staff availability allow, on-premises service visits will continue as usual, provided our customers request them. We are taking every measure to keep employees and customers healthy and safe.

• Check there has been no confirmed COVID-19 case on-site to date
• Avoid physical contact during every visit, with no handshaking or sharing of items (including pens or tools) and always stay at least 6 ft away from customers
• Wear latex gloves throughout the visit
• Use provided sanitization equipment to disinfect the dispenser on every visit
• Instruct technicians to use hand sanitiser for 20 seconds before and after every site visit
• If a technician experiences any symptoms, they have been instructed to self-quarantine at home for 14 days and contact their healthcare provider.

A: Waterlogic follows strict hygiene standards and stringent food handling measures across both our factories and warehouses. We have always worked to the highest health and safety protocols and will augment these practices so that our employees and customers always remain safe.

• Employees in Waterlogic offices are working from home, where possible
• Company-wide policy — with frequent reminders — to wash hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water; especially before eating, after using the bathroom, and after coughing, sneezing or blowing one’s nose
• Non-essential travel is now banned
• Enforcing social distancing as much as possible, with a focus on our service centers

A: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is not certain how long the virus that causes COVID-19 survives on surfaces. Studies suggest that coronaviruses may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days. This may vary under different conditions (e.g. type of surface, temperature or humidity of the environment). Although we maintain safe and hygienic practices throughout our supply chain, we cannot guarantee that our dispensers are free from contamination during shipping. However, we can offer peace of mind that every dispenser is sanitized thoroughly before use by customers.

A: Our patented Firewall ® technology purifies water throughout the length of the dispensing faucet: a feature no other POU dispenser offers. This technology prevents viruses, bacteria and microbial cysts from contaminating drinking water and causing illness. Firewall® is proven to eliminate up to 99.9999% of viruses. However, it has not been tested against the Coronavirus.

A: BioCote® built-in antimicrobial protection restricts the growth of bacteria and mold around the dispensing area and filter, reducing the potential for cross-contamination and keeping the dispenser fresher and cleaner for longer. Although proven to reduce microbes by 99.5% within 2 hours, BioCote® is not tested or certified to eliminate coronavirus. We advise regular dispenser cleaning and sanitizing with disinfectant spray or wipes, a strong focus on hand hygiene for all users, as well as following up-to-date guidance from government bodies and health authorities.

A: According to the World Health Organization, the virus spreads from person-to-person via small droplets from the nose or mouth. These droplets spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales. The droplets can land on objects and surfaces, which a person may then touch, resulting in the possible transmission of COVID-19 if that person then touches their eyes, nose or mouth. To learn more about coronavirus (COVID-19), see the World Health Organization guidelines

A: We advise regular dispenser cleaning and sanitizing with disinfectant spray or wipes, a strong focus on hand hygiene for all users, as well as following up-to-date guidance from government bodies and health authorities. Focus on the dispensing area, paddles and buttons.