Cost-saving ideas for the workplace are not always easy to come by. However, when it comes to your workplace drinking water, the most economical solution is straightforward: Bottleless water coolers are the way to go. Businesses that replace 5-gallon water jug dispensers with bottleless water coolers save up to 80% on drinking water expenses!
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How? Well, bottleless water coolers connect directly to a building's existing water line and filter water on-site. That ability to source water right from your building eliminates many of the extra expenses associated with traditional water delivery services.
If you're interested in maximizing your budget, read on. A bottleless water cooler serves as a simple yet effective cost saving idea for your workplace.
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Plastic and water can be surprisingly expensive. Consumers typically spend around $1.29 for single-use bottles and $7[1] for 5-gallon water jugs. Only about $0. covers the cost of the actual water inside the containers.[2] The rest of the price is based on the production, packaging, sales and market, distribution, and retailer markup. With bottleless water coolers, you only pay for your unit. For less than two dollars a day, a bottleless water cooler provides an endless supply of highly filtered, great-tasting H'O.
Those bottles and jugs aren't going to replenish themselves. Companies that rely on 5-gallon water jug dispensers often pay a weekly fee to get their water shipped. Ditching the jugs means never having to pay extra for delivery and transportation.
Although bottleless water coolers connect to your building's electrical grid and water lines, they will not cost you more than bottled water jugs. For one, municipal water is typically only 20 gallons per penny. It's by far your least expensive utility. Adding filtered coolers usually will not change your water bill by more than 25 cents TOTAL per month or less than $3.00 for the entire year! Furthermore, the electrical usage is equivalent to the energy usage of bottled water coolers, which is approximately $3.50/month.
Water delivery services charge by the bottle and by the delivery. With a bottleless water cooler, you pay the same flat rate every month. That low monthly rate covers the cost of preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements. When preventive maintenance is required, you don't have to worry about paying extra on machine repairs. Some bottleless water cooler companies will even replace old or broken coolers at no additional cost. Or, if your business needs change, you can upgrade easily without the hassle of having to buy a new unit and get rid of your old one.
Asking workers to deadlift 43-pound jugs every time the coolers run dry creates a liability for workplaces. Those heavy containers can fall on someone's foot or even strain an employee's back. When you remove heavy jugs from the workplace, you reduce your chances of getting hit with compensation claims.
You create more usable space in your warehouses when you trade in their 5-gallon water jug dispensers for bottleless water coolers. Storing bulky jugs can take up a lot of valuable real estate. That's space you could use to increase productivity and maximize your returns.
Often, one bottleless water cooler just isn't enough. Businesses with hundreds or even thousands of employees across multiple locations need multiple high-capacity water coolers to keep everyone hydrated. Customers who sign multiple units under one contract may see additional savings. Signing all your bottleless water coolers under one contract often means you pay less per machine and less for installation fees. One contract also means you save time collecting invoices. Instead of reconciling invoices across facilities and vendors, you get one invoice for all your machines in all your locations.
Companies that use water delivery services rely on employees to replenish jugs, order new jugs, organize water delivery, etc. Bottleless water coolers free up time for employees to focus on more productive, revenue-generating tasks.
According to data collected by Quench USA, companies that replace 5-gallon water jug dispensers with rented bottleless water coolers'
Those environmental benefits can work in your favor. Studies show that 70 percent of North Americans think it's important that a brand is sustainable or eco-friendly.[3] So, although adding bottleless water coolers to your workplace might seem like a minor business expense, it can actually boost your brand credibility and overall customer trust.
You already know bottleless water coolers can save you money, but exactly how much money are we talking? It depends on the size of your business.
For instance, one fan manufacturer with over 450 employees said bottleless water coolers save the business up to $1,000 per month.
'Before switching to bottleless water coolers, we were going through 40-50 bottles a week in some buildings,' said Nick Williams, Special Projects Manager, Big Ass Fans Company. 'Now we've got a constant flow of water we don't have to worry about.'
Another company reported savings of up to $3,000 per year.
'I switched over to bottleless water coolers over two years ago,' said a Site Manager with Johnson Controls. 'It has helped me save over $3,000 per year in the cost of clean water in our plant.'
If you are curious how much your business could save by switching to bottleless water coolers, check out the cost comparison calculator by Quench USA below.
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[1] https://www.bottlebuddystorage.com//03/18/cost-breakdown-of-home-office-water-delivery-services/#:~:text=Bottled%20Water%20Cost,water%20bottles%20is%20around%20%246.
[2] https://www.digitaljournal.com/life/sip-on-that-environmental-damage-of-bottled-water-revealed/article
Whether in workplaces or households, using bottled water dispensers might be costing you more than you realize. Bottled water delivery has been a sufficient way to promote hydration over the years, but there's more to this routine than meets the eye. This can be costly for multiple reasons, which means it might be time to consider a better alternative.
Read on to learn more about the true and hidden costs of bottled water dispensers and why you might consider switching to an alternate drinking water option.
Before advanced solutions for procuring drinking water were available, traditional bottled water delivery reigned supreme. For those who continue to rely on this system, it typically involves a 3- or 5-gallon water jug being brought directly to your workplace or household by a delivery truck on a monthly or as-needed basis. Keep in mind that the frequency of delivery changes depending on your needs ' such as the nature and size of your business.
Traditional recurring delivery was thought to be the most cost-effective and adequate way to provide high-quality water. However, over the years it's become clear that this isn't exactly the case. Before employing a bottled water delivery service to obtain drinking water, you might consider the true cost ' and the trouble ' that accompanies this option.
Bottled water dispensers don't seem significantly costly at first glance, but the culmination of both real expenses and environmental impacts makes this option considerably less appealing. So, what exactly are the costs associated with a bottled water cooler?
The main cost you're likely to think of when considering different water options is your monthly spending. The typical price per 5-gallon water jug is approximately $7. This cost may not seem steep initially, but with consistent delivery throughout the year, these expenses quickly add up.
In fact, a Culligan Quench study found that a bottled water delivery service that serves 50 people costs over $4,200 a year on average, and a 5-gallon water delivery service that serves the same amount of people costs over $3,400 annually. Consider how many workers and customers are at your workplace, and it's relatively easy to see how this system can run up your finances quickly and significantly.
Moreover, according to the Water Purification Guide, nearly 64% of bottled water in the U.S. comes from municipal tap water sources. This means you might be paying for water that could be otherwise free if you were to get it from your tap. While bottled water companies collect and treat the water before bottling, they don't have to meet the same strenuous standards of water quality as water treatment facilities set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Unfortunately, this means the clean water you've come to know, might not be as clean as you once thought.
The most important hidden cost of bottled water delivery is its detrimental environmental impact. The use of large plastic bottles leads to environmental ramifications including:
With all of these costs in mind, it might be beneficial to consider an alternative. If you've been looking for a more cost-effective and efficient way to access drinking water, you might be wondering what the future of water dispensers looks like. Today, many opt for bottleless water coolers from reliable vendors, like Culligan Quench, instead.
A bottleless water cooler is essentially a modern water dispensing system that connects directly to your building's existing water line ' whether that be your home or workplace. This eliminates the need for bottled water delivery altogether, using advanced filtration technology to provide an endless supply of clean, purified water on demand. With Culligan Quench, you get installation systems equipped with reverse osmosis water filters that add back essential minerals and electrolytes to your drinking water. This ensures that it's not only free of impurities but also hydrating and enriched with the minerals you need to feel your best.
These coolers ultimately offer a cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional bottled water dispensers by reducing plastic waste and the financial burden of regular deliveries. With a bottleless system, you get continuous access to high-quality drinking water without the hassle of changing and storing bulky water bottles.
Here's a closer look at the advantages you'll enjoy by switching from hefty water deliveries to a bottleless water dispenser:
Fortunately, when you transition away from bottled water deliveries, installing and maintaining a bottleless dispenser becomes seamless ' especially when you rent from trusted providers like Culligan Quench. Here's what you can expect from Culligan Quench technicians in terms of installation and maintenance:
With over three decades of experience in the industry, our technicians begin by meticulously assessing the best location for your machine. Then, they simply connect the dispenser to your existing water line, installing drains, pumps, or valves as needed to support the filtration system.
Moreover, the services included in your monthly rental fee extend to our preventive maintenance program, ensuring the long-term reliability and performance of your dispenser. This means our highly-trained technicians will conduct routine inspections and filter changes to keep your water quality at its best year-round.
If you're ready to leave traditional bottled water delivery and its associated costs in the past for a better system, Culligan Quench can help. With Culling Quench, you can explore a wide array of bottleless water coolers that can provide you with the highest-quality water around ' without the hassle or costs of plastic jugs.
But don't just take our word for it, Deb W. of Philadelphia said she's saving 'over $1,200 a year' after switching from prior water service to Culligan Quench. Special Projects Manager Nick Williams also reports that at his company 'between the Culligan Quench bottleless water system, [they're] saving upwards of $1,000 a month.' You can see exactly how much your company can save on your drinking water bill by checking out our total cost of ownership calculator.
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