A water purification and dispensing apparatus includes a water reservoir, a recirculation line having an inlet end connected to the reservoir and an outlet end connected to the reservoir, a pump connected to the recirculation line for pumping water through the recirculation line, and a water treatment mechanism in the recirculation line between the inlet end and the outlet end. The treatment mechanism includes an ultraviolet lamp. Further, a first water dispensing outlet is connected to the reservoir, and a second water dispensing outlet is connected to the reservoir.