Gartner reports that small businesses lose between $137 and $425 per minute during IT downtime.
Think about that. In the time it takes your team to send a Slack message that says, “Is the system down for you too?” your business could already be out hundreds of dollars.
But here’s the surprising comparison: for less than the cost of a single minute of downtime, your office could have a full month of pure, healthy, mineral-enhanced drinking water with ice from Pure Water Virginia.
The True Cost of Downtime
Downtime isn’t just lost revenue. It’s:
- Missed opportunities — clients waiting, projects stalled.
- Frustrated employees — standing around, unable to do their jobs.
- Damaged trust — customers who expect responsiveness and reliability.
According to Gartner, downtime drains small businesses of $137–$425 every 60 seconds. That’s money literally leaking out of your business.
And here’s the kicker: downtime doesn’t just happen with IT. Even something as basic as hydration can disrupt your workflow if your office is still depending on bottled water delivery.
Hydration = Productivity
Research shows that even mild dehydration can cause fatigue, lower focus, and reduced productivity. When your team is hydrated, they work better, think clearly, and feel healthier.
But traditional bottled water delivery causes its own version of downtime:
- Delayed or missed deliveries leave employees without clean water.
- Wrestling with 5-gallon jugs takes time (and sometimes backs).
- Running out for bottled water wastes more precious minutes.
With Pure Water Virginia, there’s no waiting, no lifting, no missing deliveries — just unlimited, mineral-enhanced hydration with ice on demand.
One Minute vs. One Month: The Cost Comparison
Let’s put this into perspective:
| Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|
| $137–$425 | 1 minute of IT downtime — frozen screens, frustrated staff, missed opportunities |
| Less than that | 1 month of pure, healthy, mineral-enhanced drinking water with ice for your entire office |
The math speaks for itself.
Why Pure Water Virginia is the Smarter Investment
When you choose Pure Water Virginia, you’re choosing:
- Unlimited pure water with ice — filtered, mineral-enhanced, and always available.
- Zero delivery downtime — no more waiting on trucks or stacking plastic bottles in hallways.
- Healthier employees — hydration that fuels focus and energy.
- Sustainability — no more plastic waste from bottled deliveries.
For less than one minute of downtime, you can give your entire office a month of hydration that supports productivity, health, and employee satisfaction.
Ready to Stop Paying for Downtime?
Don’t let your business lose hundreds of dollars in the time it took you to read this blog.
👉 For less than one minute of IT downtime, your office can enjoy a month of pure water with ice.
Contact Pure Water Virginia today and make downtime-free hydration part of your productivity strategy.
Reference: The real cost of IT downtime (and how to prevent It)