For years, the standard solution for keeping employees hydrated in the workplace was the 5-gallon water jug system. But more and more offices are realizing: that solution doesn’t make much sense anymore.
From storage challenges and delivery hassles to rising costs and safety concerns, traditional water jugs are becoming more of a burden than a benefit. That’s why modern workplaces are making the switch to bottleless water systems — especially solutions that combine filtered water and chewable ice in one compact unit.
Here’s why.
The Problem with Water Jugs
While they may seem simple, jug systems come with a lot of hidden drawbacks:
- Heavy lifting = safety risk. Each jug weighs about 40 pounds. That’s a back strain waiting to happen — especially in busy or multi-floor offices.
- Storage space disappears fast. Boxes of full jugs… and empty ones waiting for pickup? It clutters valuable office space.
- You’re at the mercy of delivery schedules. If someone forgets to order, your team is stuck without clean water.
- You’re paying for logistics, not just water. Delivery costs and administrative time add up more than most teams realize.
The truth is, these systems were built for a different era — not for how modern offices operate today.
Why Bottleless Systems Are Taking Over
A bottleless water and ice system connects directly to your office water line and filters water on-site, providing unlimited clean hydration with none of the jug-related headaches. Offices that switch to these systems typically see:
- Less hassle. No orders to place. No deliveries to track. No storage issues.
- Cleaner experience. No bottle swapping, no spills, and no exterior contamination from reused jugs.
- Better employee experience. Chewable ice is surprisingly loved — and constant access to filtered water boosts wellness.
- More sustainable operations. Eliminate plastic waste and reduce carbon footprint from transport.
How Woodhull Makes It Even Easier
Woodhull’s Water & Ice system takes things one step further. When you work with us, you’re not just getting a product — you’re getting a fully managed solution:
- We install and service the system. You don’t lift a finger.
- We change the filter annually. Always fresh, always clean.
- We handle coordination and support. One point of contact. One invoice.
- We offer free trials. So you can test it out before making a decision.
It’s a simple upgrade — one that takes a recurring office pain point and replaces it with something employees love and admins don’t have to think about.
Time to Ditch the Jugs?
If your team is still juggling water deliveries and lifting jugs, there’s a better way. Let us show you how easy it is to upgrade to a cleaner, simpler system — with no pressure and no long-term commitment.