What payment options do your bottle filling stations support?
Our self-service bottle filling stations support coin operation (quarters), bill acceptors (1s and 5s), credit and debit card readers, and proximity card or token systems for managed-access locations. Multi-payment stations are available for retail water stores wanting to maximize customer convenience. All card readers are EMV-compliant and PCI-DSS capable. Cashless-only configurations reduce vandalism risk in high-traffic locations.
What bottle sizes can customers fill at your stations?
Stations are designed to fill standard 1-gallon, 3-gallon, and 5-gallon bottles. Dispensing spouts and flow rates are calibrated for accurate metered fill by the gallon (typically 1.0-1.5 gallons per minute). Bottle sensor options are available to detect bottle placement before dispensing begins, preventing spills. Some models support 2.5-gallon bottles common in certain markets.
What water treatment is integrated into the filling station?
Stations connect to either a central RO system serving the entire water store or include a self-contained RO plus UV treatment train built into the cabinet. Central-system configurations allow a single large-capacity RO to serve multiple filling positions. Built-in treatment units include 5-stage RO with carbon and sediment pre-filtration, plus a UV sterilizer on the post-RO line. TDS display shows real-time permeate quality to customers.
Are filling stations NSF certified and what standards apply?
Wetted components in our filling stations meet NSF/ANSI 61 (materials for potable water contact) and stainless steel dispensing spouts meet NSF/ANSI 58 for RO systems where applicable. NSF certification documentation is available for permit applications. Some jurisdictions require health department approval for water retail operations. We provide a compliance package with each station to support your permit process.
How do I track sales and revenue from filling stations?
Stations include a digital transaction counter logging gallons dispensed and revenue collected by payment type. Data can be retrieved locally via USB or transmitted to a cloud management portal via WiFi or cellular modem. The portal provides daily sales reports, error alerts, and remote price adjustment. Multiple stations can be managed from a single dashboard, which is useful for owners operating several water store locations.
What maintenance does a self-service bottle filling station require?
Weekly tasks include sanitizing the dispensing spout and drip tray, checking coin and bill acceptor for jams, and verifying TDS display reading. Monthly tasks include sediment pre-filter replacement, RO membrane flush, and UV lamp intensity verification. Annual tasks include RO membrane performance test and UV lamp replacement. Stations with remote monitoring can alert the owner to filter change due dates and payment system faults automatically.









