As the entire world faces an unprecedented public health emergency, more people are taking the cleanliness of all of their products more seriously, including drinking water. The reality is that clean drinking water is more important now than ever. What Does the Coronavirus Mean For [...]

It’s estimated that nearly 1 in 9 people, roughly 783 million, don’t have access to clean drinking water sources. Based on the current global climate and man’s impact on natural resources, it’s likely that nearly two-thirds of the world will live in water-stressed areas by [...]

Washington state is making waves across the country with their proposed ban on bottled water. Manufacturers and extractors of the natural liquid could soon be forced to find other alternatives to capturing cool, spring water from the Cascade Mountains and beyond. On February 17, 2020, [...]

Many Americans are struggling with their weight and want to be healthier. However, with our busy schedules it can be difficult to set aside the time to go to the gym or grocery shop and prepare a healthy meal. People who are struggling with [...]

In today’s ultra health-conscious world, proper hydration has become essential to many people. Here at Optimum, we are excited about how many people are paying attention to how much water they’re drinking. Sixty percent of the human body is water, and that water can [...]

“Drink more water” is a common mantra these days. Reusable water bottles are increasing in popularity, and filtered water dispensers can now commonly be found in schools, airports, event centers, and several other public spaces. It is certainly easier for us to find filtered [...]

Water is a crucial part of human life. We use water for activities from bathing and drinking to growing crops, supporting livestock, generating electricity, and even for relaxing and having fun. These uses alone put pressure on our water resources – pressure that has [...]

Over the past few years, the Flint, Michigan drinking water crisis has brought heavy metals in water to the forefront of many people’s minds. Now more so than ever before, people across the country are expressing concern about the presence of heavy metals in [...]

We all know that hydration is crucial to feeling healthy and performing well - our body and its cells rely on water to do their jobs. Humans are 50-70% water, and when we don’t hydrate we feel terrible. However, it can be difficult to [...]

There are many verified benefits associated with drinking purified water, but these benefits extend far beyond the well-known health benefits. While it is important to drink as much water as possible on a daily basis, the form in which you’re consuming your water is something [...]

With so many health and wellness techniques and practices being advertised in today’s world, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Taking steps to get healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle shouldn’t be a challenge; simplicity is key. Unfortunately, with so much emphasis placed on health [...]

We all know how important hydration is - all of our cells, tissues, and organs rely on water to function properly. Water is necessary to cushion your joints, protect your brain, and regulate your temperature. In fact, we are all about 50%-70% water, so [...]

In a world where environmental protection efforts are under seemingly constant risk of losing funding, it is clear that the federal government holds a lot of power over regulations designed to protect the environment. There has been an apparent lack of government action in [...]

Drinking enough water throughout the day is absolutely essential for your health. It helps every tissue, every cell, and every system function at their best. Which is why the quality of water you drink matters. Yet, most still believe that all water is equal. [...]

When it comes to investing in your office's water, you want to make sure you're getting the best bottleless water unit to fit your needs. Although this may sound like a simple task - what could be so different about water coolers anyways? - [...]

Think your tap water is safe to drink? Think again! According to a new study published recently in Circulation, a journal published by the American Heart Association (AHA), young adults free of diabetes and cardiovascular disease developed heart damage after only five years of [...]

If you're looking to stay fit and be healthy, drinking water is a great way to start. Water helps carry vital nutrients to cells, regulates body temperature and remove wastes. Drinking enough and the right quality of water is vital to our health, so [...]

One million seabirds and 100,000 fish, sea mammals, and turtles die every year due to plastic pollution. Not particularly concerned about animals and sea mammals? Okay, fine. How about this unfortunate component… Plastic bottles contain Bisphenol A (BPA), the chemical used to make the [...]

Using a bottleless water cooler can be a great way to help the environment and your health at the same time. The traditional water cooler has been a staple of most office workplaces for decades. It has even been studied to understand its effect [...]

Water is life’s most precious gift, but contaminated drinking water poses serious health risks and knowing when your tap is contaminated or not is next to impossible. The good news is that filtering your water with reverse osmosis filtration ensures it is free of [...]