When businesses consider upgrading their water coolers, the focus is often on convenience, cost, or design. While these factors are important, they overlook the most critical element: what is actually in the water.
The reality is simple, not all water coolers are created equal.
What Is TDS (And Why Should Your Business Care)?
TDS, or Total Dissolved Solids, measures everything dissolved in your water. This includes minerals, salts, metals, chemicals, and potential contaminants. While some of these elements occur naturally, elevated TDS levels can be an indicator of poor water quality.
For businesses, this matters more than most realize. The water your team drinks every day directly impacts their experience, health, and overall workplace environment.
Where Most Water Falls
Understanding TDS levels provides a clearer picture of water quality. Ideal drinking water typically falls between 0–50 parts per million (ppm). Water between 50–150 ppm is generally considered acceptable, while 150–300 ppm represents the average range for tap water. Anything above 300 ppm is often associated with lower quality water, which can affect both taste and purity.
The reality is that most businesses are consuming water in the 150–300 ppm range without even realizing it. This means that even if your current water cooler appears modern and efficient, it may not be providing truly clean water.
The Hidden Problem with Traditional Water Coolers
Many traditional water coolers rely on bottled deliveries, basic filtration, or inconsistent water sources. While these systems may seem convenient, they often provide little visibility into the actual quality of the water being consumed.
This can lead to unknown TDS levels, exposure to unwanted contaminants, inconsistent taste, and ongoing logistical challenges. More importantly, it leaves businesses without a clear understanding of what their employees are drinking every day.
Why Water Quality Matters in the Workplace
Water plays a larger role in the workplace than many organizations realize. Providing clean, high-quality water supports employee health and hydration, improves the taste of beverages like coffee and tea, and contributes to a more positive overall experience.
It also reduces reliance on bottled water and supports sustainability initiatives. When employees have access to better water, they notice the difference.
The Optimum Difference: Clearly Pure Water
At Optimum Water Solutions, the focus goes beyond providing water coolers. The goal is to provide confidence in your water.
Our advanced systems are designed to reduce TDS levels, remove unwanted contaminants, and deliver consistent, high-quality hydration. By eliminating the need for bottled water, businesses can enjoy a cleaner, more reliable, and more sustainable solution.
The result is Clearly Pure Water, every time.
Don’t Guess, Start with Your Water Quality
Many businesses assume their water is “good enough.” However, without testing, there is no way to truly know.
If you are evaluating water coolers for your business, the best place to start is with water quality. Understanding what is actually in your water gives you the clarity needed to make the right decision.
That is why we offer free water testing. This allows you to identify your current TDS levels, see exactly what is in your water, and compare your results to Clearly Pure Water.
Schedule your free water test today and take the first step toward clearly pure water.
