Michigan Filter First
Advanced drinking water filtration for K-12 schools & Child Care Centers
NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified drinking water filters
Your Filter First Solution Starts Here.
Michigan’s Filter First Law prioritizes student safety by requiring all schools and childcare centers to install lead-reducing water filters on drinking fountains and bottle fillers. At Haws, we’re proud to offer a full line of Filter First compliant bottle fillers, drinking fountains, and certified filters — helping schools provide clean, safe, and refreshing drinking water for every student.
At Haws, we design hydration solutions with safety, durability, and sustainability in mind. Our product line meets and exceeds the standards set by Michigan’s Filter First Law.
Certified to NSF & ANSI 42 & 53 Filtration
We Check all the boxes
Certified Filtration
NSF/ANSI 42 and NSF/ANSI 53 Certified
Our filters undergo rigorous testing and certification to ensure clean, safe drinking water is always available. Certified by leading industry authorities and engineered for quick, hassle-free filter replacements.
Filter Status
Filter cartridge Status Indicator Light and Real Time Capacity Tracking
Our built-in RFID tracking provides real-time filter life status, flashing a warning at 10% capacity and displaying a clear “Change Filter” message when it’s time — ensuring clean, safe drinking water is always available.
Electric Water Coolers for Retrofit
Engineered for Retrofits and Easy Installation
Easily upgrade existing installations. Our Electric Water Coolers fit over most competitor rough-ins and feature an optional stainless steel back panels to cover and protect old mounting surfaces.
Get the Lead Out
Industry-Leading 3,000-Gallon 6428 Drinking Water Filter
Compatible with All Filtered Models of Haws Electric Water Coolers, and RIVIVE Hydration Stations.
- 100% Lead Reduction
- 1 Micron Carbon Block Filter
- NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 Certified
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Lead Free Drinking Water Solutions
