What is Sustainable Drinking Water?
At Newport, we often say that we specialize in sustainable drinking water technologies and systems. But what does that really mean?
Recently, an architect asked us this very question—and it’s a great one. The answer goes beyond a glass of water. It’s about how water is sourced, delivered, and sustained over time—and the impact that process has on people, businesses, and the planet.
The Problem with Bottled Water
For decades, bottled water has been positioned as the “safe” or “premium” choice. But behind every plastic bottle is a long, resource-heavy journey:
- Extraction – Water is taken from a source, often far from where it will be consumed.
- Packaging – Millions of single-use plastic bottles are produced, labeled, and capped.
- Distribution – Those bottles are trucked, shipped, or flown across countries and oceans.
- Storage & Retail – They are stored in warehouses, then again in shops, offices, hotels, and homes.
- Disposal & Recycling (or not) – In the Caribbean, most plastic isn’t recycled. Even when it is, bottles must be shipped overseas, creating more carbon emissions.
The result? A high-cost, high-waste, high-impact system—all to deliver something as basic as water.
The Sustainable Alternative
Sustainable drinking water is about simplicity, responsibility, and reliability.
Instead of bottles, we use the regulated, potable water supply from the local authorities already available at your location. This water is then purified and enhanced at the point-of -use through our advanced systems—delivering pure, chilled, or sparkling water on demand.
The benefits are clear:
- Unlimited access – Continuous flow of water, always available when you need it.
- No single-use plastics – Eliminating thousands of bottles from circulation.
- Reduced transport & storage – No need to ship, store, or truck water across the island….or the world.
- Smaller carbon footprint – Lower energy, fewer emissions, less waste.
- Better experience – Pure water delivered fresh, right where it’s consumed.
Functional Sustainability: Reliability Built In
When most people think about “sustainability,” they think about the environment. But at Newport, we’re equally obsessed with functional sustainability—making sure that every system we install continues to perform at its best, day after day, year after year.
That’s why every system in the field is backed by a rigorous and disciplined maintenance plan. Our internal software tracks the serial number and service history of every unit, and our trained technicians proactively maintain systems to guarantee:
- Consistent water quality – always pure, safe, and great-tasting.
- System integrity – technology that performs reliably over time.
- Seamless experiences – while breakdowns are inevitable in any technology, what sets Newport apart is our speed of response and repair, ensuring clients never go long without service.
In short, sustainability for us means both protecting the planet and protecting the user experience.
Why It Matters in the Caribbean
In our region, the “afterlife” of plastic bottles is especially troubling. With limited recycling facilities, most bottles end up in landfills, or worse—polluting our oceans and coastlines. Even where recycled, they often need to be shipped to other countries many miles away.
By combining environmental and functional sustainability, we cut this cycle off at the source, while also ensuring that clients—whether a school, villa, corporate office, or hotel—get reliable, on-demand hydration without disruption.
A Shift Towards Smarter Hydration
Sustainability isn’t just about protecting the environment. It’s also about well-being, convenience, and cost-efficiency. By replacing bottled water with local, technology-driven solutions, we:
- Improve hydration experiences in workplaces, schools, and hospitality.
- Reduce costs tied to purchasing, storing, and disposing of bottled water.
- Support healthier communities and a cleaner environment.
Our Commitment
At Newport, our mission is to provide the Caribbean with the most sustainable drinking water experiences possible. That means solutions that are better for people, better for business, and better for the planet.
Because when water flows sustainably—and reliably—everyone wins.