When it comes to workplace hydration, there are plenty of solutions to choose from. While bottled water might seem like the simplest option, many hidden costs can add up to a significant amount over time. Hidden costs can include the hours spent arranging and supervising deliveries, limited storage space for bottles, and even the threat […] Continue Reading
Access to filtered, clean water is essential to support our health and well-being while simultaneously providing other valuable benefits as a result. However, while many rely on a refrigerator water filter with built-in technology, its level of effectiveness can vary. Moreover, the water quality of bottled water solutions might not be high enough to meet […] Continue Reading
Cases such as the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, demonstrate how tenuous our access to safe, clean drinking water can actually be — no matter where we live. In fact, thousands of potential contaminants can make their way into our drinking water, and the water infrastructure across the U.S. can’t always keep up with water […] Continue Reading
It’s within your water bottles, food containers, and more. What are we talking about? It’s Bisphenol A — more commonly known as “BPA” — a synthetic compound used to make a variety of common consumer goods. BPA makes for a sturdy, clear polycarbonate plastic that’s cheap and very effective. It might be in your cupboards […] Continue Reading
While most people are aware that water is essential for our health and well-being, staying hydrated may not always be front of mind in a busy work environment. In fact, a Quench study on hydration in the workplace found that despite 72% of employees stating that good hydration at work was important, over a quarter […] Continue Reading
Drinking enough water each day is essential to keep our minds and bodies functioning properly. Considering the human body is made up of roughly 60% water while the brain and heart are composed of 73% water, per the United States Geological Survey, it’s clear why hydration has such a considerable impact on our everyday lives […] Continue Reading
The United States has experienced many fluctuations in weather throughout the years. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, states like Montana, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas are experiencing extreme or exceptional drought conditions. A drought is a period of abnormally low rainfall, which causes reduced soil moisture, diminished river flow, damage to […] Continue Reading
Workplaces and organizations are responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of their employees, guests, and customers, and providing drinking water is a key factor in achieving this. In fact, offering a healthy and safe water supply is a primary regulation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which ultimately helps maintain the optimal […] Continue Reading
Approximately 70% of our planet is covered by surface water, so it’s easy to assume there’s plenty of it to drink, cook, and bathe with. It’s time we all threw that assumption out with, well, the bathwater. Less than 3% of the Earth’s water is freshwater, and the bulk of that water source isn’t accessible. […] Continue Reading
Americans drink more than 1 billion glasses of drinking water per day, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). And, while adults are drinking more water than before, we often take this colorless, odorless, and essential liquid for granted. The United States Geological Society (USGS) notes water composes 60% of our bodies — ensuring the proper functioning of our […] Continue Reading
