Water at Work delivers real business benefits


Unison want every workplace to have mains fed water easily and attractively made available to employees. It is part of the Health and Safety regulations of 1992 that the employer has a responsibility to provide an adequate supply of wholesome drinking water. Whilst ordinary tap water is safe and hygienic, no matter how long you run the tap, it is still not chilled enough to make it as palatable as water chilled by a cooler.

The availability of cool fresh drinking water to help promote a healthier lifestyle has become the norm in places of work and establishments that are open to the public. A little over 18 years ago Countrywise Water Coolers Ltd was established to help supply the growing trend for drinking fresh spring water and today provide many organisations across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the East Midlands with bottled and plumbed-in water coolers that deliver both hot drinks and filtered water. The right level of hydration plays a part in the way we feel, our health and even how fast we think....every one of us needs 8 glasses of water a day to maintain the right level of hydration. Water that is clean and fresh.

Short term minimum dehydration can lead to headaches, asthma attacks, the onset of allergic reactions, lack of concentration, stress and hypertension. Long term dehydration can lead to much more serious health issues. Drinking adequate amounts of water can help prevent a range of problems including bladder, kidney and bowel problems....

and the good news for those watching their weight is that water actually suppresses the appetite and helps the body metabolise stored fat!



Ten tips for drinking more water:


1. On a sedentary day, try to drink around two litres of water.

2. Start by drinking a glass of fresh water when you get up in the morning.

3. If you are not used to drinking water regularly, try initially replacing just one of your other drinks a day with fresh water, increasing your consumption as the weeks go by.

4. Ask for a glass of water to go with your coffee and tea in cafes.

5. Drink a glass of water before and during each meal.

6. Hot water with fresh mint, lemon balm or a piece of fruit in - like lime, lemon, orange etc often helps those who want a hot drink.

7. Carry a bottle filled with chilled tap water with you whenever you leave the house.

8. During exercise, drink at 10 to 15 minute intervals or think of it as a full glass every 30 minutes drink slowly and drink early, it’s physically easier to do this when you are still feeling fresh.

9. Keep a check on your urine. As a general guide to hydration, it should be plentiful, pale in colour and odourless.

10. Provide a Countrywise water cooler wherever you have got thirsty, hot or tired staff.

Well-placed water coolers are the ideal solution to ensuring that people stay hydrated in the workplace. Choose from bottled or plumbed-in coolers from Countrywise.