March, 2019 - Mountain Park Spring Water

Filtered Water for Indoor Plants

hallenmedia | March 8, 2019

When summer comes to an end, gardening can become less enjoyable and come with new challenges as the weather starts to change. Whether you’re bringing plants indoors or already have a range of indoor plants in your home, it’s important that you know how to care for them correctly.

Watering indoor plants is different to outdoor plants as they don’t have the rain or a sprinkler system to rely on. You have to water them on a regular basis in order to keep them healthy and growing. But, have you ever thought about the type of water you use on your indoor plants?

Is filtered water better for plants?
When located outside, plants have access to a source of pure and natural water – rain. In contrast, the water that comes from your tap is not as pure. It will contain trace amounts of chemicals, minerals, and even bacteria, the amount of which will vary depending on where you live. Some of the minerals found in tap water can be beneficial, while other things can be harmful to delicate household plants.

One of the main culprits is chlorine, which is usually added to the water supply for sanitization. Just like it cleans your water, it also helps to clean the soil by killing microorganisms living inside it. This may sound like a good thing, but these microorganisms actually make your soil a more beneficial place for the plant’s roots to thrive in.

Some plants will be more sensitive to chemicals than others, so filtered water is especially recommended for those sensitive plants – Savvy Gardening places peace lilies and bromeliads in this category. The pH level of your water can also impact the soil, which can affect plants that grow better in either acidic or alkaline soil.

Potential downsides of using filtered water for your potted plants is that it will not contain some of the minerals that can be good for your plants. For the most part, it seems that watering your plants with tap water won’t harm them, but many types of plants can thrive better when filtered water is used instead.

If you like to keep potted plants inside your house, then investing in a water filter or a bottled water delivery service could help them to thrive more than they would on basic tap water. Get in touch with us at Mountain Park for water delivery services and filtration products in the Piedmont Triad and around Virginia.

Why your office needs a water cooler

hallenmedia | March 8, 2019

Are you looking for an easy way to give your employees a boost at work? Installing a water cooler in your office could be the perfect solution, and that’s not just so they can gossip around it, as the stereotype goes. Here are some compelling reasons to install a water cooler in your office.
Improve focus
When we become even a little dehydrated, our ability to concentrate deteriorates. This means that less work will get done and mistakes are more likely to be made. By having a supply of fresh, cold water on hand, employees are more likely to continue drinking water throughout the day, staying hydrated and focused. The slight increase in trips to the bathroom will be worth it for the extra work they can get done.
Boost energy levels
As well as your ability to focus, dehydration also affects your energy levels. If your employees suffer from that afternoon slump where they start to feel tired and sluggish, it might just be that they haven’t drunk enough. Staying hydrated throughout the day will help them to maintain their energy levels and, therefore, their ability to keep working.
Reduce absences
Hydrated employees are healthy employees, and this can correlate with fewer sick days being taken. Installing a water cooler in your office can be a real investment into the health of your staff, so you have to cope with fewer absences as everyone is staying hydrated and improving their immune systems. As well as the direct benefits of this, employees may also be happier and more engaged at work as they feel like they’re being looked after properly.
Save money
All the above benefits can help to improve your business’ ability to make money by boosting employee productivity. But, on top of this, having an office water cooler can also save you money on your water and energy bills. Find out how much a water cooler could cost you.
Encourage communication
Okay, the water cooler gossip may be a bit of a cliché by now, but it does have its benefits. It’s good to encourage your employees to talk to each other and develop relationships as this can help them to feel more engaged at work. So, a water cooler can help to promote a positive workplace culture.
If your office needs a water cooler to make it a more productive place, then contact us to have one installed. We serve a variety of areas in North Carolina and Virginia, including Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Martinsville, and Danville.

Spring Water vs. Purified Water

hallenmedia | March 8, 2019

What we put into our body matters, and water is a big part of this since we’re told to drink at least 8 cups a day. We want to make sure that water is doing us good, so many people are now opting for bottled water and filtered water over what comes out of their taps. Although tap water is generally considered safe to drink in this country, there are many benefits of drinking spring water and purified water.

But, what’s the difference between the two? Let’s take a look at how spring water holds up against purified water and which one you should be drinking.

Spring water
Spring water come from naturally occurring water sources beneath the ground, known as underground aquifers. It is filtered through rocks to arrive at the surface of the ground where it is collected. Through this process, spring water collects minerals from the rocks. It is often safe to drink as it is found, but bottled spring water is filtered and tested before it is sold, meaning it is free of impurities.

Because spring water is rich in minerals, including magnesium, zinc, and calcium, it is considered to have many health benefits when consumed regularly. The low levels of minerals generally result in better tasting water, as well, because they prevent the water from absorbing tastes from its environment, such as washing detergents from the glass it is poured into. Spring water is a slightly alkaline solution, another reason why many people prefer the taste of it.

Purified water
Purified water is subject to strict standards in terms of filtration. It does not refer to the source of the water, but instead to the process it goes through after being collected. Thus, purified water can derive from spring water, tap water, or a range of other sources. The water undergoes purification to remove all chemicals and pathogens. As a result, purified water does not contain any minerals and is completely free of all impurities.

Purified water is generally considered to have no taste whatsoever. This makes it ideal for beverages where the taste of water is not wanted, such as tea and coffee. Purified water is slightly more acidic than spring water due to the uptake of carbon dioxide from the air. If you want to increase the alkalinity of your bottled water, so can do so slightly by adding a slice of lemon to it or various other methods. Bottled purified water is usually slightly cheaper than bottled spring water.

Whichever you choose, both our spring and purified bottled water service deliver you with completely safe drinking water. Contact us today to find out more about water delivery around Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point, and Kernersville in North Carolina, and Danville and Martinsville in Virginia.

How to Avoid Cold Weather Dehydration

hallenmedia | March 8, 2019

There’s nothing more refreshing than a glass of cold water on a hot day. In extremely hot weather, we may be worried about becoming dehydrated, so we will drink more water throughout the day. Plus, the heat will generally make us thirstier.

In the colder months, keeping hydrated might be more likely to slip our minds. You’re more likely to want a mug of coffee or hot cocoa to warm you up rather than a glass of cold water. So, you’re much less likely to carry a water bottle around during cold weather than you are in warm weather, which makes us less likely to drink enough water as it is not readily to hand.

Even when the weather is cold, we still need those recommended eight glasses of water a day to keep our hydration levels up. You may sweat less in cold weather, but you actually lose more moisture through your breath than you do in summer. Those days when you can see your breath smoking out of your mouth are evident of the moisture you’re breathing out. This means that dehydration is still a risk if we don’t get the water our body needs.

Office water service
If your staff are less likely to have bottled water with them at work during winter, then an office water service is more important than ever. If they’ve got easy access to a water cooler at work, then they are much more likely to drink regularly throughout the day. This keeps them healthy and also helps to maintain their productivity.

Home bottled water service
The same goes for your family at home. Are you constantly having to remind your kids to drink more water? Bottled water delivery gives you a supply of fresh water to help with this never-ending task, and saves you money and effort spent buying bottled water at the supermarket.

Watch what you eat
What we eat also plays a part in how hydrated we are. Eating foods that are rich in water and low in salt helps to improve your hydration levels. A diet that’s high in potassium also helps to keep you hydrated.

Make sure you’re familiar with the symptoms of dehydration so you can recognize when you need to start drinking more water. If you need a filtered or spring water delivery service in North Carolina and Virginia, then contact Mountain Park Water. We proudly serve customers in and around Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Danville, and Martinsville.

Spring Water Delivery in Virginia

hallenmedia | March 8, 2019

Did you know that Mountain Park Spring Water originated in Virginia?

Back then it was known as Carter’s Spring Company when it was founded by Dr George Adcock Carter in 1866. Operating out of Danville, VA, Carter’s Spring Company delivered bottled water in the Virginia area for more than a century, finding great success and popularity across the state.

It has been passed down through the family over the generations and is now run by Carter’s grandson, Robert Douglas under its current name of Mountain Park Spring Water. Although the company is now located in North Carolina, after Douglas relocated to Winston Salem in the 1970s, the company continues to proudly serve those in Virginia. In particular, Mountain Park delivers to Martinsville, Chatham, Stuart, and Danville, VA, as well as the areas in between.

Our services in Virginia
If you’re living in Virginia or have offices based there, then Mountain Park Spring Water can provide you with a quality bottled water service, delivering fresh, bottled water and equipment to your home or office. Here’s what we can deliver for you:

Bottled spring water or purified waterWater bottles in a variety of sizes – 5 gallons, 3 gallons, or 20 ouncesWater coolers and dispensersCups and dispensersBottle storage racks

By choosing a bottled water delivery service for your home or office in Virginia, you will benefit from easy access to fresh spring water all year round. This helps to keep you, your family, or your employees well hydrated, which is great for health and productivity. Having your bottled water delivered takes away the hassle of buying and carrying about large bottles of water, and can also save you money if you usually buy small bottles of water from the store.

The business has been in the family for more than 150 years, so we’ve learned how to deliver the best service possible. We have also continuously innovated the business, for example, becoming the first regional bottled water service to use BPA-Free bottles in 2008.

So, if you’re looking for water delivery in Virginia, look no further than Mountain Park Spring Water. Contact us to find out more or to start your water delivery service today.