Clean, great-tasting water is something most of us take for granted—especially in the workplace. Offices rely on water every day for drinking, coffee, tea, and employee wellness. But many businesses are surprised to learn that even treated municipal water can still contain contaminants that affect taste, odor, and long-term health.
For businesses across the Northeast, understanding what’s in your water is the first step toward protecting your employees and creating a healthier, more sustainable workplace.
In this blog, we’ll explore:
Water plays a bigger role in the office than many organizations realize. It impacts:
Even when water meets federal safety standards, trace contaminants may still be present. Over time, these can affect taste, smell, and employee confidence in the water they’re drinking.
That’s why proactive businesses are taking a closer look at what’s coming out of their taps.
Water quality varies widely across Northeast depending on local infrastructure, water sources, and treatment methods. Some of the most common contaminants found in the region include:
Lead is one of the most well-known water contaminants and remains a concern in older buildings and municipalities with aging pipes.
Even if your municipality has improved treatment, lead can still leach into water from internal building plumbing.
PFAS compounds have been increasingly detected in water systems across Northeast.
These contaminants are odorless and tasteless, making them difficult to detect without testing.
Chlorine is commonly used to disinfect municipal water supplies.
While effective for sanitation, many people prefer filtered water that removes excess chlorine before consumption.
Sediment can enter water through aging infrastructure or local environmental factors.
VOCs may enter water from industrial runoff or chemical use.
One of the most important steps businesses can take is simply becoming informed.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) offers an easy-to-use database that allows you to check water quality by ZIP code.
👉 Check your local water quality here: https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/
This tool helps businesses:
Many offices turn to bottled water as a quick fix—but it comes with drawbacks:
As sustainability and employee wellness become higher priorities, businesses are looking for better alternatives.
At Aztec, we help offices move beyond bottled water with bottleless water systems backed by Waterlogic—a global leader in advanced water purification.
These systems:
Waterlogic systems are designed for offices, ensuring:
Every office is different. That’s why Aztec takes a consultative approach.
We work with businesses to:
From small offices to multi-location organizations, we ensure your water solution fits your workspace—not the other way around.
Understanding what’s in your water empowers you to make better decisions for your employees, your budget, and the environment.
With Aztec’s bottleless water systems, offices gain:
Concerned about the quality of your office water—or ready to move away from bottled water?
👉 Connect with Aztec today to explore bottleless water solutions tailored to your workspace.
Submit your inquiry here