It is recognised that mains fed water coolers play an important role in achieving environmental objectives, reducing our carbon footprint. A mains fed, plumbed in water cooler stops the need for all the regular vehicle deliveries required for a bottled water cooler.
Transporting water produces more than 30million tonnes of CO2 every year!
Nearly 3million tonnes of plastic are used annually for water bottles
Only about 10% of plastic bottles are recycled and most go to landfill sites & can take over 400 years to degrade
Compared with bottled water many experts think tap water is of a better quality, with a balanced mineral content & a lower risk of contamination
Health & Safety
With safety in the workplace becoming ever more important, the choice of a plumbed in water cooler takes away many of the risks associated with a bottled water cooler.
Water coolers using bottled water can cause manual handling injuries. The standard bottle used in a water cooler weighs approximately 19 kg, which may require lifting from the floor to above waist level. Watercoolers supplied by your mains water supply prevent this risk.
Bottled Water Coolers vs. Plumbed-in Water Coolers
There are several advantages in choosing plumbed in water units rather than bottles:
- No regular deliveries (environmentally friendly) No problem storing bottles of water
- No running out of water
- No lifting heavy bottles
- No monthly invoices
- No bacteria incubating in the air space of the bottle
