Hey friends. If you’re reading this, chances are you love coffee, maybe you’re chasing that perfect pour-over, or you’ve got a grinder you brag about, or you’re that person who smells the beans before you even grind them.

When people hear about a government shutdown, they usually think of closed national parks, furloughed federal workers, or political gridlock in Washington. But one of the less obvious yet critical areas affected is water treatment and infrastructure.

If you’re a coffee lover, you already know the drill: grind fresh beans, nail your brew method, and maybe even invest in that fancy gooseneck kettle everyone on Instagram seems to own. But here’s the plot twist: none of that matters if your water quality isn’t up to par.

When you think about the restaurant industry, the first things that come to mind are food quality, customer service, and ambiance. But there’s one hidden factor that quietly influences all of these: water quality.

Living in a world where clean water isn't a given for everyone, the phrase "NO CLEAN WATER. NO CLEAN BEER......or COFFEE" hits home.