In 1983, the original blue striped dispenser was designed by SpringWell to fill a need in the bottled water industry. The material selected was vitrified porcelain because of its superiority to other ceramics. This results in a more sanitary, durable and safe dispenser. SpringWell set the standard for ceramics in the bottled water industry and continues to provide a product that is compatible with the high standards that bottlers set for themselves.