How Much Workplace Time Is Spent Managing Bottled Water?

Oct 6

2 min read

Bottled water may seem simple, but the process behind keeping it available can involve more work than expected.

For businesses that use drinking water every day, it can be useful to look at how much time is spent ordering, receiving, storing, moving, and managing bottled water.

Employee managing bottled water supplies in a workplace

Ordering and Reordering

Even a simple ordering routine takes someone’s attention. Over time, recurring supply checks can become one more administrative task that has to be remembered.

Someone needs to know when supplies are running low, place the next order, and make sure enough water is available for the workplace.

Bottled water delivery being received at a workplace

Receiving Deliveries

The time involved may include checking the delivery, moving cases, and making sure the water reaches the correct storage area. The impact can be greater for businesses with frequent or high-volume deliveries.

Bottled-water deliveries need to be received and moved to the appropriate storage area. Depending on the size of the order, this can require additional time and effort.

Bottled water cases stored in a workplace storage area

Storing Cases

Storage also affects workplace organization. Cases may need to be kept close enough for convenient access while still leaving walkways and work areas clear.

Cases of bottled water need a place to go. As usage increases, storage can become a regular workplace concern.

Employee moving bottled water cases through a workplace

Moving Bottles Around the Workplace

When water is needed in several locations, employees may repeatedly move bottles or cases throughout the day. A central dispensing point can reduce that movement.

Employees may need to move cases from storage areas to kitchens, break rooms, reception areas, or other locations where water is needed.

Empty plastic water bottles collected for recycling at a workplace

Managing Bottled Water and Empty Bottles

The process does not end when a bottle is empty. Containers may need to be collected, sorted, recycled, or otherwise disposed of according to the workplace's practices.

Empty containers also need to be collected and handled. Businesses using large quantities of bottled water may notice how quickly this task adds up.

Commercial water purification and dispensing system in an office

A Different Approach

A point-of-use purification system changes the process from managing individual bottles to managing a water system. That can shift the focus from repeated restocking to maintaining the equipment itself.

A commercial water purification and dispensing system can provide purified drinking water through a dedicated station, reducing the need to manage drinking water as individual bottles.

Look at the Time Your Team Spends

A simple review can help: track how often water is ordered, delivered, moved, and restocked over a typical month. The results can help you decide whether your current approach is still practical.

Employee reviewing workplace water management tasks

Explore Your Options

Arizona Pure Water provides commercial water purification and dispensing solutions for different business environments. Explore your options to find a water setup that fits your workplace needs.