The media is full of reports about the environmental damage done by plastic pollution. It is not helped by the number of us carrying individual plastic bottles of water which are then discarded when empty.
If only there were more places where fresh filtered water was available, we could ditch that reliance on plastic. How realistic is that goal?
Is there an alternative to the plastic water bottle?
We carry around our own disposable plastic bottle of water simply because fresh water is not available elsewhere.
But pure, filtered, chilled, still or sparkling water can be supplied by any number of companies and organisations which are routinely visited on a daily basis.
If you are running a restaurant, hotel, a spa or leisure centre, gym, conference venue, care home, library or any kind of office, a filtered water system is easy and affordable to install. The more widely available those sources of great-tasting water, the less our dependence on individually-packaged plastic bottles.
Why is a filtered water system so appealing?
A filtered water system supplies pure, filtered water – still, sparkling or chilled – which is fresh at the point of delivery.
Instead of a drink which has been carried around – exposed to the heat and sun – in a plastic bottle all day, a filtered water system continues to supply great-tasting water around the clock.
Whatever company or organisation you are running, you have the opportunity to supply an essential part of daily life in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. By offering that essential resource in such a manner, you also demonstrate a social responsibility likely to bolster the reputation of your organisation for social responsibility.
In addition to the environmental benefits, ensuring the safety of your water supply is crucial from different bacteria like legionella, for example. In order to assess the potential risks and implement effective control measures, you can consider taking the help from experts such as Legionella Consultancy, or similar ones near you to ensure that your water supply is free from legionella and other harmful contaminants. Additionally, consider regular maintenance and monitoring to prevent further growth and safeguard the health of your people.
How is it supplied?
Filtered water systems draw their supplies direct from your mains water supply.
British tap water is very high quality – among the highest in the world, claims Water UK, as it points up the millions of tests that are carried out by water companies each year to ensure that high standard. The website Discover Water goes on to explain how those strict standards continue to be met 99.95% of the time.
By taking raw supplies that already meet such high standards then filtering the water – and offering the options of it being chilled, still or sparkling – you can supply a drink that is even fresher, purer, and better-tasting than ever.
How disruptive is the installation?
Some suppliers of filtered water systems offer you a wide choice of alternatives, including those where space may be at a premium.
So, there are table top filtered water units and undercounter units, both of which connect directly to the mains.
There are also systems that avoid the need to install individual filter systems at various locations in your premises. Instead a single, centralised system can supply fresh filtered water to multiple outlets throughout the building.
Is a filtered water system right for my business?
Filtered water systems are designed to offer an eco-friendly, sustainable, cost-effective way to provide great tasting, healthy water to your staff and clients. If you want to save money, ditch plastic bottles (as well as the costs of having them delivered to you and taking up storage space), then a filtered water system may be the next step for your business.
