In this episode of ELEVATE: Hotel Design, host Lorraine Francis from Cadiz Collaboration discusses the critical importance of water quality in hospitality design with Mike Sale, Director of Home Water Systems at Delta Faucet. With over 70 years in the industry, Delta Faucet has pioneered transformative water interactions across homes and hotels. Mike shares their innovative solutions addressing water quality and sustainability, and enhancing guest experiences. Explore topics like reverse osmosis, water tasting, and the impact of high-quality water systems on wellness. Don't miss this deep dive into the future of hospitality design and how Delta is making a difference in sustainability and wellness. 00:00 Introduction to Elevate Hotel Design Podcast 00:17 Guest Introduction: Mike Sale from Delta Faucet 00:48 Delta's Innovations in Water Quality and Sustainability 01:23 Personal Experiences and Water Quality Concerns 03:43 Consumer Trust and Water Quality Issues 04:53 The Science and Future of Water Treatment 06:33 Water Quality in Daily Life and Hospitality 11:25 Reverse Osmosis and Technological Advances 18:31 Becoming a Certified Water Sommelier 21:26 Water Tasting and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 24:12 Exploring Bottled Water Preferences 24:45 Understanding Natural vs. Commercial Bottled Water 25:13 The Popularity of Fiji Water 25:59 Tasting Icelandic Water 27:12 The Queen's Water: Hilden 28:34 Gerolsteiner: A High TDS Favorite 29:44 Three Bays: An Australian Marvel 32:09 Vichy Catalan: The Bold Spanish Water 36:41 The Future of Water Filtration Systems 42:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts