Should Restaurants Charge for Water? Rethinking Value, Taste and Sustainability in Singapore

It is a fair one – after all, water seems so ordinary. For many, water has long been seen as a basic necessity – simple, free, and often overlooked. As conversations around sustainability and quality dining evolve, perhaps it is time we look at water differently.

Redefining "Paying for Water"

Behind every glass of water served at a restaurant lies a quiet cost – from transportation and purification, to serving and washing. To invest in premium water is to embrace a philosophy.

With BE WTR, you are not just choosing water; you are choosing an experience that mirrors your values. Just like coffee, tea, or wine, water that is thoughtful and sustainable enhances the dining experience and its perceived value.

Locally Crafted, Exceptional Taste, Unrivaled Quality

At BE WTR, we believe that water should reflect the same care and craftsmanship as the food on the table.

We are far more than just filtered water. BE WTR elevates the city’s local water into something exceptional – smoother on the palate, cleaner in finish. Produced locally in a Singapore Food Agency certified bottling facility, each bottle is consistently of the highest quality, ensuring that what guests enjoy is both premium and safe.

A Conscious Choice for a Greener Tomorrow

While taste matters, so does the planet. Our partner restaurants are actively eliminating thousands of single-use bottles annually, cutting down on waste and transportation. This is more than a statistic; it is a powerful statement of conscious choices, and an impactful alignment with Singapore’s Zero Waste Masterplan.

So, the next time you spot BE WTR on the bill, think of it as not just “paying for water”, but as paying for better taste, cleaner choices, and a more sustainable future.