Community events are a great way to bring people together and share a celebration of common interests. They’re also an opportunity to share information and encouragement about water conservation. No matter the event’s purpose, be it charity, farmers’ market, music festival, or other reason, large gatherings generate a lot of trash.
This is especially true at events where the water supply relies on single-use plastic bottles. If you’re planning a community event and your goal is to reduce waste and encourage water conservation and other sustainable practices, mobile water stations are a great alternative.
Refillable water stations offer fresh, clean drinking water in one of the most sustainable ways available. Incorporating a mobile station in your next event will make a meaningful impact in your community.
Role of Mobile Water Stations in Conservation
Over the last 30 years, most significant events have ensured attendees access water by providing single-use plastic water bottles for purchase or as giveaways. While this met the basic water needs of attendees – assuming there were enough bottles to go around – there was a lot of downside.
Water bottles generate a great deal of waste. It was common to see overflowing trash or recycling containers and empty or partially empty bottles scattered around the event. Event organizers had to ensure that enough trash receptacles were available to dispose of the water. Even then, they couldn’t rely on every event attendee to deal with their empty bottle waste appropriately.
This is where mobile water stations come in. They solve most of the problems associated with providing water to attendees of community events. They eliminate the need for disposable bottles, thus eliminating the need for disposal accommodations. No bottles, no need to throw away bottles.
Mobile water stations allow for refilling of reusable bottles. This drastically reduces plastic waste and creates a cleaner, more sustainable event.
Stations also minimize water usage. People are less likely to waste water because they are unlikely to toss away a half-drunk reusable bottle as they might a plastic single-use bottle. Additionally, the resources needed to produce and transport water are reduced. Mobile water stations provide a direct, efficient solution that reduces unnecessary consumption, ensuring that water is used responsibly.
What Types of Events are Ideal for Mobile Water Stations?
The most straightforward answer is “any type of event!” It’s possible to incorporate mobile water stations no matter the size or purpose of your event. However, certain events are ideally suited for this type of water supply.
Music Festivals
Music festivals are large and usually held outdoors, often during the hottest months of the year. Access to clean drinking water is essential.
Charity Sporting Events
Charity runs and other sporting events share some things in common with music festivals. They tend to be outdoors, often during the year’s warmer months. They also require a significant hydration supply due to people exerting themselves physically.
Farmers’ Markets and Other Community Gatherings
While not as physically draining as sporting events, these events still require a drinking water supply. These events are also an excellent opportunity for event organizers to reinforce the importance of sustainable practices.
Corporate or Educational Events
Business and educational events are significant for mobile water stations because they allow companies and organizations to align themselves with sustainable practices. You get all the benefits of a portable water station and let the community know that sustainability is essential to you.
Raising Awareness
One of the best aspects of using a mobile water station at your next event is that these devices give attendees first hand exposure to sustainable practices and how it’s possible, and even easy, to make sustainable upgrades.
They make carrying a refillable bottle seem normal because everyone is doing it and it’s viewed positively. Ideally, event attendees will continue this practice, take what they’ve learned at your event, and extend their conservation habits throughout their lives.
If you’re planning an event, a mobile water station is one of the best ways to promote water conservation. Quench Buggy offers reliable mobile water solutions that can be customized to events of all sizes. Our water stations provide fresh, filtered drinking water that keeps event attendees hydrated no matter their activity level.
Quench Buggy’s units are easy to set up, reducing logistical concerns for event planners. Their mobile stations accommodate high volumes of attendees, making them ideal for festivals, races, and large gatherings. Call us to learn more about how Quench Buggy can support your next event.