You’ve likely heard that the human body is 98% water. The factoid is used to emphasize just how important water is — the same is true for businesses. Water touches nearly every part of a food service business, and the best way to ensure you have clean water is with the right commercial water filter.

A commercial water filter can clean and remove harsh chemicals from large volumes of water quickly, which is vital for any business, whether you go through hundreds of pounds of ice, hundreds of soft drinks, or make hundreds of coffee drinks a day.

In this article, we’ll talk about choosing the right commercial water filter and why filtration matters to the success of your business.

Why Water Filtration Matters — And How Commercial Water Filters Make a Difference

Water quality can vary widely from town to town or even day to day. Some municipalities are known for having very hard water, meaning there are a lot of minerals dissolved in the water, like calcium or magnesium (you’ll know if you live in a place with hard water — if your shower head or sink faucets have a lot of white buildup, you likely live somewhere with hard water).

Commercial water filters are designed to deliver optimal water and eliminate unnecessary minerals. Commercial water filters can also catch sediment, off flavors, and contaminants.

Of course, well-filtered water is essential for any part of your business, but having reliable water is especially important for things like coffee machines, soda fountains, or ice makers, where the water quality can impact flavor.

A commercial water filter takes the guesswork out of figuring out if your water tastes weird — just pop a filter onto your water system, and you’re good to go.

Understanding Your Water Filtration Needs

Before you pick a commercial water filter, it’s vital to assess your water filtration needs:

• Water Source Quality: As we mentioned above, water quality can vary. Most cities have websites where you can look up where your water comes from (a well, a lake, or other freshwater sources) and the potential minerals and containments in the water. Depending on what’s in your water, you’ll likely have to decide what kind of filter you need.
• Purpose: A handwashing sink likely doesn’t need to be supplied with the same level of water filtration as a faucet for drinking water. Also, different types of machinery (like espresso machines or soda fountains) might have specific water requirements. Figure out where most of your water usage comes from and what your equipment needs.
• Flow Rate and Capacity: Most commercial water filters are measured by how much water they can filter per minute (GPM) and how much water they can filter overall before needing to be replaced. Depending on how much — and how quickly — you go through water is essential before you buy a commercial water filter.
• Maintenance and Replacement: Consider how easy or difficult it is to replace filter cartridges — some filters can be twisted on and off easily without interrupting the service flow, while others need someone with more specialized training.

Types of Commercial Water Filters

Once you assess your water needs, it’s also vital to consider the area you’re working in and space constraints. At Foxx, we offer a number of commercial water filter types to meet your needs:

• In-Line Water Filters: In-line water filters attach directly to your current water line.
• Filter Systems: Places that go through water quickly will likely need a filter system installed — usually, these systems are designed to have the water line run through them with cartridges that are easy to replace (usually, the cartridge will indicate how many gallons it generally can handle).
• Cartridges Based on Micron Size: Each water filter we have on our site can be broken down by micron size, determining what can and can’t flow through a filter. In particular, the Everpure line is noted for its high precision and low micron filter capacity — these filters are great for applications like coffee and espresso machines.

Clean, reliable water is essential to your business—and with the wide range of filtration systems available at Foxx Equipment, we’re confident you’ll find the perfect commercial water filter for your needs.