subject: Water Coolers Which Benefit Both Health And Environment [print this page] Dennis Friedrichs of Chicagoland Water Conditioning & Purification in Morton Grove, Illinois, is just the expert you need if youre looking to buy a water cooler in Chicago. Friedrichs company has been improving water quality in Chicagos homes and businesses since 1969, and drinking water systems are an important part of his business.
In recent years, water coolers have gotten a lot more sophisticated. If youre in the market for an office or residential water cooler, then dont go for the old standard bottled water delivery service. Rather, opt for a plumbed-in system that delivers chilled, filtered water straight from the tap. At Chicagoland Water Conditioning & Purification, we focus on drinking water solutions that offer enhanced health and environmental benefits over bottled water systems.
Benefits to Health
Most doctors recommend drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day, as adequate hydration is essential for optimal health and job performance. Water helps you to stay alert, boosts metabolism, aids in digestion, helps to regulate your body temperature, and keeps your joints and muscles lubricated. By making it easy to grab a glass of cold water, water coolers serve as a reminder to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Water coolers come in all shapes and sizes, from simple wall-mounted water fountains to sophisticated plumbed-in systems that provide instant hot or cold water at the touch of a button. While not all water coolers come with the same bells and whistles, all offer one big benefit encouraging your employees or family members to drink more water throughout the day.
By removing many of the contaminants found in tap water, water filtration and purification systems offer even greater health benefits. When it comes to water quality, however, bottled water systems cant compete with plumbed-in systems. Weve all heard the rumors that some types of bottled water are really just tap water wrapped in plastic. Unfortunately, its true. In my experience, unless the water is labeled as filtered or purified, it likely contains many of the same contaminants found in tap water. Todays plumbed-in water treatment systems, though, ensure that your drinking water is crystal clear, free from chemical and biological contaminants, and safe for everyone in your home or office to enjoy.
Benefits to Environment
As we know, bottled water is a leading source of plastic pollution. Although recycling capability exists, only about 15% of plastic water bottles are actually recycled. The vast majority of used water bottles end up in landfills, exacerbating an already dismal waste management situation. In fact, some municipalities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and our home town, Chicago, have gone so far as to ban the use of city dollars to purchase bottled water.
In addition, bottled water systems pose real environmental problems as well. The manufacturing, transport and distribution of bottled water come with a fairly sizeable environmental footprint. Bottled water requires a tremendous amount of energy to produce, creating an unnecessary drain on limited fossil fuel resources. And the burning of those fossil fuels contributes to ozone depletion and air pollution.
To avoid contributing to the growing environmental problems associated with bottled water, you can install a drinking water system that delivers fresh, clean water straight from the tap. But dont forget that plastic and paper cups are also environmentally irresponsible. At Chicagoland Water Conditioning & Purification, we strongly encourage the use of BPA-free reusable plastic water bottles to stay hydrated without the waste of disposable cups.
