For decades, offices relied on water jugs or purchased water purifiers to keep employees hydrated. But forward-looking companies are realizing that these options come with hidden costs and headaches that make them unsustainable. Today, the smarter choice is water purifier rentals or subscription-based leasing—a model that delivers unlimited hydration with no surprise expenses.
The Hidden Costs of Owning a Water Purifier
At first glance, buying a purifier for office use looks like a one-time investment. But ownership comes with recurring, often unrealized expenses, including:
🔧 Filter Replacements – Main and sub-filters must be replaced multiple times a year.
🧽 Regular Cleaning & Maintenance – Units require deep cleaning every 2 months to stay hygienic.
🛠 Service Fees & Repairs – Labor and parts add up, especially once warranties expire.
📉 Downtime Costs – If a purifier breaks, employees are left without safe drinking water until it’s fixed.
The result? Companies end up spending far more on maintenance and upkeep than they initially expected.
Why Offices Are Switching to Purifier Rentals & Leasing
Businesses are now moving away from water jugs and outright ownership. Instead, they’re embracing corporate purifier subscriptions that bundle everything into a simple, predictable monthly fee.
Key benefits of purifier leasing vs. owning:
✅ No Upfront Investment – Avoid the high capital cost of buying a unit.
✅ All-In Maintenance – Cleaning, filter replacement, and repairs are included.
✅ Predictable Budgeting – Fixed subscription fee means no surprise expenses.
✅ Unlimited Supply – Hot & cold purified water available on demand.
✅ Hygienic & Worry-Free – Units are serviced regularly by trained technicians.
✅ Sustainability – No plastic jug deliveries, no bottle storage, no clutter.
Why Jugs Are Becoming Obsolete
Compared to jug-based systems, purifier rentals offer:
- 🚚 No Deliveries – Eliminate disruptions and security concerns from outsiders entering the office.
- 📦 More Space – No clutter of empty and full bottles in pantries and hallways.
- 💸 Lower Total Cost – Save up to 50% versus bottled water and avoid hidden service costs from owned purifiers.
- 🌍 Environmental Gains – Each subscription unit can save over 1,200 plastic jugs per year.
The Bottom Line
Owning a purifier or sticking with jugs may look cheaper upfront—but the reality is a cycle of recurring costs, storage problems, and service hassles. Leasing a purifier through a corporate subscription means your office gets unlimited, safe, mineralized water without worrying about maintenance or filter replacements.
💧 Ditch the jugs. Skip the ownership headaches. Switch to purifier rentals with Waters™ for Business.