The brain is 75% water and, if thirsty, it will be under-performing - even moderate dehydration can cause headaches and dizziness. Blood is 92% water; muscles 75%.
On a cool day, bodies lose around two litres of water through breathing, perspiration and lavatory visits.
It is vital that this water is replaced: just a 2% loss of body water can result in a 10% drop in physical and mental performance.
More and more businesses are promoting the drinking of water to their staff and realising the healthy benefits to business of increased productivity and a decrease in sickness absence. Many firms make drinking water accessible to employees by water-coolers which use bottled water.
Bottle-free water-coolers, which are supplied directly from water mains, are proving a more economical, environmentally- friendly and convenient solution.
Bottle-free coolers provide a convenient method of dispensing cool, fresh tap water for the workplace - encouraging employees to drink the recommended eight glasses a day. Tap water quality in the North-East is among the best in the country.
Economically, the difference in cost is a large consideration - 19 litres of bottled water costs between £5 and £7; the same amount from the tap, from a bottle-free water-cooler, costs around 2p.
The installation and connection to the water main supply takes only about 20 minutes and removes the cost and inconvenience of ordering, storing and changing large water bottles.
By connecting to the water mains supply, customers can do doing their bit for sustainability and the environment by preventing the need for journeys involving delivery vehicles and also the production and dispensing of plastic bottles.
As well as the health, economic and sustainable benefits, bottle-free water-coolers provide a real convenience to any workforce. Some coolers can also heat water, providing the choice of making fresh tea or coffee.
A bottle-free cooler takes up only one square foot of space and runs from a 240v electrical socket. Installation is carried out by qualified personnel and complies with water supply regulations (WRAS approved).
Freshly chilled mains supply water is said to taste better than water served from plastic bottles.
For further information, and the solution to providing staff with cool water as part of a healthy lifestyle, call Northumbrian Water on (0870) 225-2656 or log onto www.nwl.co.uk
