Water quality, even if you don’t notice it, plays a critical factor in the success of any restaurant. From sanitation to beverages to food preparation, having clean and safe water impacts each area of a restaurant’s operations. Installing a water filtration system in your restaurant provides many benefits that will enhance the quality of the food and drinks while also helping to protect equipment and ensure customer health. Here are a few of those benefits.
Enhance overall food and beverage quality
Having high-quality and clean water from a filtration system will show itself in the quality of the restaurant’s food and beverages. Unfiltered water often contains contaminants like chlorine, sediments, and other minerals that can alter the flavor profile of drinks and food.
Installing a water filtration system will remove these impurities, ensuring the food and the ingredients within retain the desired taste. Whether, you are cooking a pasta dish or making coffee, the filtered water system will provide a clear stream that allows the chef or barista to build flavors without added chemicals or flavor influences.
Cut down on cost
Installing a water filtration system in your restaurant can help to cut costs and create savings in the long run. The preventative properties of filtration systems eliminates mineral build up and scaling. Having a filtration system will also help extend the lifespan of critical equipment in the restaurant, such as ice machines, coffee makers, and dishwashing systems. Having a filtration system built in for your restaurant will reduce the need for maintenance and other costly repairs. Doing so leads to less cost for the entire business, helping your bottom line.
Having filtered water also helps with energy efficiency for appliances. Clean water allows appliances to operate at peak performance. When equipment in the restaurant is functioning at high levels, restaurants save money on energy bills and reduce downtime when it comes to broken down machines. Additionally, water filtration systems help minimize the necessity for bottled water in the establishment. This also cuts down on cost and purchasing fees as well as storage for the bottles, let alone helps with environmental situations such as recycling.
Ensuring health and safety
Health and safety are always at top of mind for any restaurant manager or owner. Water quality plays a major role in meeting industry standards. Contaminants like lead, bacteria, and chlorine in unfiltered water can pose potential health risks for guests and employees alike. Having a built-in water filtration system in your establishment ensures that the water used for drinking, cooking, and cleaning will meet all health and safety regulations.
Filtered water also allows for better sanitation in the restaurant when it comes to cleaning as these systems provide cleaner water for washing produce, surfaces, and the utensils your guests will be putting in their mouth. The filtration system provides cleaner water helping to prevent the risk of foodborne illness and makes the entire restaurant more hygienic.
When it comes to quality standards, installing a water filtration system in your restaurant is a great investment that will help improve the quality of food and beverages while extending the lifespan of equipment. By prioritizing clean water in your establishment, you can enhance your reputation, provide a cleaner dining experience for customers, and reduce operational costs.
Constantin Geambasu is the owner of Water Rehab in Gilbert. Geambasu has over 25 years of experience in the plumbing industry learning his craft in Romania before immigrating to Arizona. Geambasu and his family are proud to provide the residents of the Valley with water treatment and professional plumbing services.
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