Employers must provide drinking water free of charge in US

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Under U.S. workplace safety rules (OSHA), employers are required to provide potable (safe drinking) water to employees.

What the law actually requires

OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.141) say employers must:

  • Provide safe, potable drinking water
  • Make it readily accessible during work hours
  • Keep it sanitary
  • Ensure employees are not charged for it