Why Your Restaurant Needs a Commercial Water Filtration System

You’re a restaurateur. A chef. A culinary artist. You take pride in your work: the exquisite food you serve. People love it. They rave about it. Your restaurant offers them a chance to sit, slow down, and enjoy life over a delicious meal. 

But what if we told you that you could easily improve your food? That you could refine its quality and taste—and take it to the next level. When thinking of ways to revamp the overall customer experience, we know that a commercial water filtration system for your restaurant is probably the last thing on your mind. But it shouldn’t be. 

Commercial restaurant water filtration systems offer restaurateurs a myriad of benefits, including improved taste for beverages, dishes, as well as reduced expenditures, allowing you to divest money into other parts of your business. So, if you’re looking to inch closer towards a Michelin star or that James Beard award, give C&C Plumbing a call.



Benefits of a Commercial Water Filtration System for Restaurants

While often overlooked in the restaurant industry, water filters can easily elevate your restaurant’s food from just food to culinary masterpieces. From the improved taste of beverages, to the overall flavor profiles of cooked dishes, down to the protection of expensive equipment, a water filtration system for a restaurant can be an absolute game changer. 

Improved taste of beverages (coffee, tea, sodas) and cooked dishes.

Food safety

It may seem trivial, but the implementation of a water filter for restaurants can greatly improve the overall taste of your beverages. From water, down to especially teas, and handmade espresso and other coffee-based beverages, the quality of your products will really shine. 

The buck doesn’t stop there; aside from improving your beverages, restaurant water filtration systems also improve the quality of your dishes. By removing impurities from your water source, such as chlorines and minerals, you allow for the ingredients to really shine and provide customers with a delectable taste they otherwise would not have experienced. 

Protects Kitchen Equipment

The average cost for a commercial kitchen dishwasher ranges from $5,000-$15,000. They are costly. Very expensive. Similarly, commercial ice machines can range from $2,500 all the way up to $10,000. Commercial kitchen appliances for restaurants are expensive, and so is replacing and repairing them. The best way to keep in tip-top shape? A commercial water filtration system. By removing minerals, chlorine, and sediments, your commercial water filtration system prolongs the life of your many appliances by helping prevent scale buildup and corrosion. 

Compliance with health and safety standards in Georgia 

While Georgia does not explicitly require restaurants to serve purified water, the Georgia Department of Public Health does require that the water served is safe and potable. With an alarming rate of PFAs or forever chemicals in Georgia water, it is better to be safe than sorry, especially as it pertains to your customers and employees. 

Types of Filtration Systems and Filters for Restaurants

With such a wide array of technological advancements, today’s water filtration systems are not like the ones of yesteryear. They’re improved,  efficient, and long-lasting. Below is a breakdown of the different types of restaurant water filtration systems. 

Reverse Osmosis 

A reverse osmosis (RO) water filtration system is a type of water purification that makes use of applied pressure and a semi-permeable membrane to remove any contaminants in your water. This type of filtration system typically relies on multiple filtration stages to improve your water quality. There’s the pre-filtration stage, which removes sediments that can damage the RO membrane. After the pre-filtration stage comes the RO membrane, which is the high-pressure water filtration stage where water passes through a semi-permeable membrane. Lastly, is the post-filtration stage, which utilizes additional filters, such as a carbon filter, to remove any lingering contaminants, which in turn also greatly improves the taste and odor of your water. 

Carbon Filters

Carbon filters, which are also known as charcoal filters, are an effective water purification system that can greatly improve the water quality running through your restaurant. Through a process known as adsorption, carbon filters are able to remove numerous pollutants from your water. Carbon filters utilize activated carbon, which has a large surface area and several tiny pores that help trap contaminants as water makes its way through the filter. 

Sediment Filters

A sediment water filter is a type of water filtration system that’s meant to remove sediments from your water. This includes clay, rust flakes, sand, silt, and other large particles and debris that can compromise your water quality. A sediment filter functions similarly to a screen door, allowing fresh air to breeze through your home but keeping unwanted visitors like flies and mosquitoes out. A sediment filter has very small pores that allow water to pass through but keep sediments out. Think of it similarly to how a magnet can attract tiny bits of iron and hold them together. Additionally, carbon can remove certain contaminants by changing their chemical composition, 

UV Filters

A UV water filtration system utilizes ultraviolet light (UV) in order to kill any harmful pollutants found in your water.  The wavelength of UV light found in these water filtration systems targets the DNA and RNA of harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, and prevents them from reproducing. A UV water filtration system effectively removes 99.9% of all potentially harmful microorganisms from your water.



How to Choose the Best Water Filtration System for Your Restaurant

When asked what the best water filtration system for restaurants are, we usually say all of them! When it comes to a water filter for restaurants, any filtration system is significantly better than none. If you’re on the fence about what specific system would be best for you, you may benefit from a consultation with one of our many plumbing professionals. We can carry out a water test, which will help identify the type of contaminants found in your water, and in turn, help narrow down the best possible solution. Reach out and contact us today!

Maintenance Tips for Restaurant Water Filtration Systems

When installing restaurant water filtration systems, we also like to take the time to explain how you can safeguard your investment for years to come. Immediately after installing your water filtration system, we will discuss with you whether we believe you need annual or bi-annual maintenance services. We know that commercial water filtration systems are an investment, and an expensive one at that, which is why we want to ensure it is serviced and in tip-top shape, so it can last you for years to come.



Taste the Difference

C&C Plumbing is not like other plumbing companies. We’re not just interested in attracting new customers, but instead, in building long-lasting relationships. With over 20+ years of plumbing experience, you can be at ease knowing we will get the job done. Call today and taste the difference in quality!