HYDR8 Blog

  • Dirty Water Cooler with bacteria and algae

    Maintaining a clean water cooler is crucial for health and safety, but the traditional cleaning process can be time-consuming and cumbersome. The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) recommends that 5-gallon hot and cold water cooler dispensing systems be cleaned with a bleach solution every six weeks or after every other bottle change, whichever [...]

  • woman cooking dinner in the kitchen

    Our immune systems are a delicate and intricate system of white blood cells, antibodies, and complex proteins. The immune system is responsible for protecting our vital organs, blood, and brain from dangerous viruses and bacteria that lead to serious illnesses.Still, your immune system can’t protect your body unless it familiarizes itself with the different microbial [...]

  • different purification methods for water

    As a society, water is our number one resource. Without clean water at our fingertips, we wouldn't be able to take baths, drink, cook, or even brew our favorite cups of coffee every morning. No matter where you live, you expect your drinking water to be clean and free of germs, pesticides, and chemicals. For [...]

  • B4 Sparkling Bottleless Water Cooler in Office breakroom

    With so many water coolers on the market, it can be difficult to find the right one for your home, office, gym, or school. With today's sanitary concerns, you're likely looking for a unit that can help limit the cross-contamination between staff and student fill-ups. When you choose HYDR8 as your trusted water cooler dealer, [...]

  • workplace wellness

    The demands of the modern workplace have evolved significantly, especially in light of the 2020 global pandemic. Stress levels have soared, and employers are seeking ways to mitigate stress and maintain productivity. According to Eastern Kentucky University’s Occupational Safety program, workplace stress costs companies nearly $300 billion annually in missed workdays and healthcare expenses. More [...]

  • Statue of Liberty in black and white

    New York City has some of the best drinking water in the United States. The city also has one of the oldest and most unique water systems. Yet, many of our residents take this water source for granted, giving little thought to their daily drinking, cooking, and bathing water. In recent years, plastic bottles' impact [...]

  • pollution hovering over New York

    The 2022 Environmental Crisis: Water Pollution How do we clean our water? Water pollution is an environmental crisis around the world, especially in New York Harbor. Earlier this year it was reported that on any given day there was a 50% chance that sewage and trash from the city made it unsafe to [...]

  • faucet filling water glass

    New Yorkers use tap water for more than just staying hydrated. Yes, we drink the water but we also use it for cooking, cleaning, showering, bathing & everything in between. We New Yorkers take pride in our tap water, but that simply comes from a comparison to our neighbors in the tri-state. We [...]

  • statue of liberty silhouette

    Fall is just a month away, but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods with the summer heat. In fact, temperatures can continue to linger in the upper 80s and 90s well into late September. In some cases, heatwaves can cause temperatures in the city to soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. While many of [...]

  • Empty shelves during the pandemic

    Reopening your business after COVID-19 comes with new challenges and new regulations, not to mention a lot more stress and anxiety for both you and your teams. While some employers are easing minds and allowing their employees to continue to work from home, this may not be an option for others. Over the last four [...]