Are you one of the countless Colorado Springs business owners wondering if you should make the switch to a point-of-use water cooler for your office? If so, you are in the right place! We have gathered the top five reasons why you should ditch the bottle and opt for purified, bottleless water dispensers.
First Things First, What Is A Point-Of-Use Water Cooler?
Before you decide to switch to a point-of-use water cooler, you need to know what the term “point-of-use” or POU means. A POU water cooler connects to your building’s incoming water lines to provide the best-tasting, filtered water available. Many POU dispensers offer cold water and hot water on demand, and some even have ice dispensing capabilities.
5 Reasons To Make The Switch To A Point-Of-Use Water Cooler
Now that you know what a point-of-use water cooler is, we are pleased to give you five good reasons why you should make the switch:
1. Pure, Filtered Water On Demand
Our number one reason to switch to a point-of-use water cooler is all about convenience. By making fresh, purified water available on-demand, you will drink more water, which is key to maintaining your health and energy. And if you enjoy an afternoon cup of tea to boost productivity, having access to hot water on demand can be a time-saving miracle. Imagine what you can get done in the time you usually wait for the kettle or microwave to boil water! And, imagine how great that tea will taste with drinking water that has been freshly filtered and purified right in the machine, not filtered off-site and stored in plastic bottles at your office.
2. Maximizing Your Storage Space
5-gallon water bottles take up a lot of space, and boy, are they heavy. The average plastic water bottle has a circumference of about 12 inches, is just under 20 inches tall, and weighs 43 pounds. Because of the weight and bottle design, it can be difficult to find a good stacking system. Most businesses end up storing water bottles along a wall or otherwise taking up valuable floor space. What could you do with more square footage?
3. Health And Safety Of Your Employees
When you make the switch to a point-of-use water cooler, you are demonstrating to your employees that you care about their health and safety. When 5-gallon water bottles are stored (whether in the store-room or the breakroom), there is a greater likelihood of coming into contact with germs, dust and dirt. Then, when employees replace the bottle on the dispenser, these contaminants can transfer to their hands, mouths, and then to other parts of your office. By eliminating the use of bottles and replacing them with a one-touch POU water cooler, you are reducing the number of surfaces your employees touch and also maintain the purity of the water.
Have you ever tried to replace a 5-gallon bottle of water? Not only are they heavy they are also cumbersome to wield. Not only do you have to lift those 43 pounds mentioned earlier, but you also have to flip the bottle over and align the top of the bottle with the mouth of the dispenser. This action exposes your employees to heavy lifting and potential slip and fall accidents from spilled water.
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4. Minimize Your Carbon Footprint
Living in the beautiful State of Colorado, many business owners are sensitive to the environmental impact of their business decisions. It is true that 5-gallon water bottle distributors reuse plastic bottles after they are cleaned and sanitized. However, all plastic has a shelf-life, which means that some portion of these bottles will eventually end up in a landfill, where it can take upwards of 450 years to decompose. Switching to a bottleless, point-of-use water dispenser is a decision that can make your eco-conscience happy.
5. Saving Money
What Colorado Springs business owner is not interested in saving money wherever possible? While there is a cost involved with the initial installation, the monthly maintenance of a point-of-use water cooler can be much lower than the cost of monthly bottled water delivery. In fact, in most cases, the only fees you will face post-installation are replacement filters and yearly maintenance.
It’s Easy To Make The Switch With Colorado Pure
If you are on board with all the above reasons to switch to a point-of-use water cooler but are hesitating because you think it will be a hassle, think again. Colorado Pure makes the change easy. Our technicians will connect the dispenser to your building’s water line, ensuring proper installation. And with our great financing options, you will enjoy access to bottleless, pure water, filtered and dispensed on-demand, with little to no hassle on your part.
Contact us today to speak with a water expert for your free, in-office consultation, and receive the best advice on bottle-free water dispensers in Colorado.
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