Pricing and Costs of Water Equipment and Supplies

Water equipment and supplies are as necessary as computers in the workplace
By Loraine Degraff, Freelance Writer/Playwright Water equipment and water supplies are a necessity in the workplace. As simple and as plain as water looks, it is the most vital element for human life on earth. With a great deal of the U.S. population spending most of their day in the office or work field, a consumable supply of fresh water is essential. Public water-supply systems are responsible for supplying this water. These facilities may be government or privately run, but their main purpose is to get water from wells, reservoirs, rivers or lakes to homes and businesses. It then becomes the responsibility of the individual institutions to ensure the water supply is suitable for human consumption. Therefore, it is pertinent that proper drinking water equipment or water treatment equipment be in place, no matter how costly.
 

Pricing and costs of water equipment and supplies can vary, depending on the usage. While all businesses need to have an efficient water system in place, some institutions simply cannot exist without this set-up. These institutions include:

1. Industry users with boilers or cooling towers

2. Commercial users that utilize an abundance of water for cleaning purposes

3. Hospitals, schools, nursing homes and other institutions that need a safe water supply

Locate suppliers of residential water equipment

Water used for normal household purposes is "residential water." This category includes water used for drinking, food preparation, bathing, washing clothes and dishes, flushing toilets, and watering lawns. Small businesses would profit from utilizing water equipment manufactured for residential usage.
Try: Create an account with Ampac USA to view their water treatment equipment. At Ampac USA, a residential osmosis system can cost anywhere from $160 to $800. Knapp Supply specializes in residential water systems. Remco Engineering offers a whole house water treatment system for about $7,000.

Locate suppliers of commercial water equipment and supplies

Commercial use of water includes water needed by businesses and private and public institutions. Restaurants, hotels, nursing homes and other institutions are commercial water users and require a proper water filtration system as well as necessary water supplies. A reputable water equipment company can deliver a good filtration system and supplies in a package deal.
Try: Need Plumbing Supplies has an entire product line of water filtration and water treatment items. A heavy duty commercial water filter will cost you a little over $800. Other filters are available from between $80 to $300. You can purchase a variety of water supplies for less than $200. Sign up with Mission Restaurant Supply to receive free catalogs and online coupons. This company carries single-cartridge water filters for about $50. A dual water system can cost between $150 and $350 depending on its use.

Locate used water equipment to save money

Bottled water equipment is costly. A water bottling system can run about $30,000. Consider purchasing used equipment to stay within the company's budget - a used filtration system can cost about $4,000.
Try: You can get used filtration equipment from Surplus Management, Inc., including used water pumps and filter presses. This company also has surplus water purification equipment. Many times, you can purchase surplus items at discount rates. Check Crystal Clear for used water coolers. They usually range from about $30 to $125.

• Finding the right water equipment or water treatment equipment may take some time. Locate a consultant in the water treatment industry to help you choose the right equipment for your company.