Is a gymnasium legally required to provide drinking water?

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Curious really as to whether or not a gym has to have some sort of fountain to supply drinking water? I would have thought yes, but would like to know, as the gym I use doesn't have any provision other than a vending machine.

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rash_decision said:

Curious really as to whether or not a gym has to have some sort of fountain to supply drinking water? I would have thought yes, but would like to know, as the gym I use doesn't have any provision other than a vending machine.

No I don't think so but I'm also not sure if they have to give you water from behind reception or if the changing rooms must have a drinking tap

[DanL]

Probably not, but a gym without a water fountain is the sign of a crap gym, no?

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DanL said:

Probably not, but a gym without a water fountain is the sign of a crap gym, no?

Well, yes, cheap local sweat pit, but just wasn't sure if they had to legally provide a source of drinking water. They have a vending machine that charges £1 for a small bottle.

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I've never worked out in a gym with a drinking fountain, thought it was an American thing.

Doesn't everyone just take a water bottle to the gym anyway?

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rash_decision said:

Well, yes, cheap local sweat pit, but just wasn't sure if they had to legally provide a source of drinking water. They have a vending machine that charges £1 for a small bottle.

Well they are providing water, just asking you to pay for it. But to answer yor question no legal requirment to provide water, however risk assesments would suggest a need for rehydration of customers.

I guess if you want all the bells and whistles go to a fancy chain or just take your own drink bottle.

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oldnbold said:

Well they are providing water, just asking you to pay for it. But to answer yor question no legal requirment to provide water, however risk assesments would suggest a need for rehydration of customers.

I guess if you want all the bells and whistles go to a fancy chain or just take your own drink bottle.

I agree. I overheard a few folk talking about it, hence my query. Local shop sells 2l bottles of water for 99p so no big issue!

£4.50 per visit vs (circa) £12 for the nearest water providing fancy gym!? I know my decision! Lol.

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Just get an empty bottle of squash and fill it with tap water at home.