Everyone knows water is essential to life. However, in recent years, consumers have gotten serious about water quality. Whether it's over concerns about tap water or skin health, many want a healthier water supply.
And then there are the trends that take things up a notch, such as the HydroHomies. For this online community, the concept of drinking more water has become a whole online identity. The HydroHomies show how humor and ongoing encouragement make healthy habits stick.
Here's the rundown on the HydroHomies, along with tips from their community to help you drink more water every day.
What Is the “HydroHomies” Community?
HydroHomies is a popular online community — primarily a subreddit with over a million members — dedicated to drinking water and promoting daily hydration. This community is built on a water-first culture, showcasing the power of hydration advocacy.
HydroHomies celebrate the health benefits of water, share reviews of water bottles and related products, and post humorous memes. HydroHomies don’t just drink water because it’s good for them, although that is certainly part of it. They LOVE water. They “salivate at the crispness of water” and appreciate water at all temperatures. Cold, hot, room temp — they appreciate it all. It’s the type of love that makes it hard for them to understand why more people aren’t going crazy for water, given how delicious it is.
This group shows how beneficial habit-forming through identity is, especially when those habits are so positive for one’s health and the environment.
From an environmental perspective, the group heavily advocates for zero-waste practices, encouraging members to ditch single-use plastics in favor of reusable water bottles to reduce microplastic pollution and carbon footprints.
Why Do Hydration Communities Work?
Like any community, the more involved you are, the greater the social accountability becomes.
When joining a hydration community, healthy habits start to feel enjoyable. Members celebrate hydration and one another, creating a positive community. They aim to make staying hydrated a fun, shared interest rather than a mundane chore. While they replace sugary drinks with better hydration routines, they build friendships, share gamification ideas, and achieve better health outcomes.
As HydroHomies engage with the community and show off their progress, the positive reinforcement from others keeps them committed to their daily water intake.
Tips to Become a Real-Life HydroHomie
Whether or not you join the trending online community, you can still embrace the HydroHomie lifestyle. This process is all about building sustainable habits surrounding hydration.
Here are some practical tips to get started today:
- Keep your water visible. Whether that means investing in a reusable water bottle you carry with you or prioritizing a time-marked drinking system, ensure water is always top of mind.
- Improve the taste and temperature of your water. There’s nothing better than crisp, clean water. Having access to filtered water and temperature adjustments will allow you to enjoy a range of hydration options, ranging from a cool glass of water to your favorite cup of tea.
- Make refilling simple and easy so that it doesn’t hinder your ability to meet your daily hydration goals. When choosing a bottle, opt for one with a wide mouth that fits under taps or ice dispensers.
- Create routines at home and at work that support optimal hydration rather than relying solely on thirst. For example, try a “wake and water” habit: drinking x amount before you touch your phone, eat breakfast, or have your morning coffee. You can also keep a glass on your nightstand to sip through the night. Another example is the 10-gulp rule, making a conscious effort to take 10 full gulps whenever you pick up your water bottle.
Brio Can Help You Drink More Water
Brio offers a wide range of systems and solutions to help people drink more water without having to think about it. By making quality water more accessible, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a HydroHomie.
Here are some examples:
Point-of-Use (POU) Coolers
Brio POU coolers connect directly to your existing water line to provide a continuous supply of filtered water, eliminating the need to haul heavy plastic jugs. They feature multi-stage filtration, on-demand temperature control, and automated self-cleaning features.
Example units include the Brio 500 Series and Brio Moderna 730 Series.
Countertop Coolers
If you’re seeking unlimited filtered water on demand but are space-limited, a countertop unit may be the perfect fit. Brio offers units that easily fit on kitchen counters and feature instant hot and cold temperatures, as well as sparkling water options.
Example units include the Brio Moderna 3-Stage bottleless countertop water cooler and the Brio 500 Series 2-Stage bottleless countertop water cooler. For sparkling water, check out the Brio Q60 4-Stage RO.
Reverse Osmosis Coolers
Brio reverse osmosis (RO) coolers are bottleless, point-of-use systems that provide unlimited purified, temperature-controlled water. They combine advanced multi-stage filtration with instant hot, cold, and room-temperature dispensing.
These coolers use powerful 3- or 4-stage RO filters to remove up to 99.9% of contaminants, including lead, arsenic, chlorine, PFAS, and total dissolved solids (TDS).
Example units include the Brio SIMPL 800GPD and Brio Moderna 4-Stage RO, which make it easy to enjoy great-tasting filtered water throughout your day.
Upgrade Your Hydration Setup
Love the HydroHomie trend? Has it motivated you to drink more water? If so, it may be time to upgrade your work and/or hydration setup. Browse Brio’s complete collection — there are water filtration and dispensing solutions for everyone.
