It is said that there will be still a hike in the price of Bottled water in India. The major mineral water plant manufacturers are all set to increase the prices. Here is a news from a Chennai Blog :-

Packaged Drinking Water To Cost More From May 1

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Keep track what’s happening in the world : Mineral Water Plant owners !

At one end , the need for pure & safe water is growing day by day , but at the same time , there seems to be also a movement , where people are considering options to the Bottled water.

Here is an article how schools in a state in US has found some options :-

Iowa schools offer alternatives to bottled water

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People in advanced countries are are also tuning to Non-Bottled water. People say if the local municipal corporation is providing them such pure water , why do the go to Bottled Water ? See this article from Edmonton Journal

No need for bottled water

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No problem if you care for clean water. No issues if you carry your own bottles [re-usable] in travel , but if you use the bottled water , it is already doing horrible damages to the mother earth. Read this post :-

Bottled Water is Bad ?

Tap Vs Bottled Water

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“Last Call at the Oasis” should provide an eye-opening a look at an issue that isn’t treated with the same weight as some of the other concerns facing the health of our planet and its citizens, though this film hopes to change that. The documentary opens in New York City and Los Angeles on May 4th, and will continue to roll out across the country. Read a post on this :-

Movie : Last Call at the Oasis

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Some states is the western world are already Banning Bottled water. Beware mineral water plant owners , it may come to India any moment. Read this article :-

Concord, Massachusetts Bans Bottled Water

I know , there is a great competition in the market today for you , and the overhead expenses are killing all the mineral water plant owners.

But it is being innovative & creative , which will save you in today’s competitive industry.

Brand mineral water as Private Label for some occassion

You can take a contract to supply water and make special personalized labels so that the person who organized the event will add a value & your services will stand apart from the rest.

Read this article :-

http://iraqpundit.blogspot.in/2012/04/private-labeled-bottled-water-for.html

Try out , it can be your piece of cake in your area …!

Colloqually Speaking , Mineral Water refers to the Purest form of Water to be drunk. People believe that all major of the diseases are water-borne. Thus it is safe to carry water wherever they travel.

click here to know what Wikipedia says about Mineral Water

In India , the water which is bottled is called as “Packaged Drinking Water”. To produce this water , you need a License called as BIS license , by which you get ISI certificate. This has to be periodically renewed every year with a marking fee. All mineral water plant manufacturers are bound by law to observe these.

This packaged water is available in Bottles , Jars , Pouches , Glasses etc.

How can you get this pure water ?

RO or Reverse Osmosis is a popular technology used for purifying water. On industrial scale bigger RO units are established. Whereas , on domestic level , all householders can have small domestic mineral water plants. They are available in various models. They give a flow of 10 Ltrs per hour.

What is a Mineral Water Plant & what does it consist of ?

In India , if you wish to start a mineral water plant , you will have to first decide what capacity plant you have to go for. It mainly depends upon your requirement. Ideally , you should do a little market survey & arrive at the quantity & variety of packings. Once you get that , you have to select what size of mineral water plant you should have.

What is the budget for a mineral water plant ?

Again , it depends upon the size & capacity. Read This article to select the proper plant, or contact us to help you out.

Legalities

Click here to know what documents you require

Click here to see more information about the BIS Licensing

Is it prospective to start a mineral water plant ?

All seems good , as the demand for pure water is growing day-by-day. But the ground water levels are also decreasing at a great rate , and it is also – BOTTLED water – is not eco-friendly. Some dashing small town citizens are also banning Bottled Water. Read this article

Already many plants are coming day by day. Read This article

If you are starting out new mineral water plant in india , which is in fact called as a packaged drinking water plant , your further things will depend upon what exactly you wish to start . In fact you have the following options :-

1. Making Bottles , 20 Ltr Jars , Pouches [ Most Popular Plant] :- ISI Required

In this plant , you will use the raw water source from the Borewell and produce pure water from that. Now there are mainly 2 Options available :-

a. Standard Option :- In this the entrepreneur makes his own bottle from preform & fills that at his own premises. In such a case , here is the list of machinery needed for the plant along with their costs. The costs are approximate & you are requested to check them periodically with the manufacturers/suppliers from time to time.

WATER TREATMENT  Plant 2000 LPH  : -  RS. 8, 50,000/-

Video of a typical Water Treatment Plant at a Mineral Water plant or Packaged Drinking Water Plant :-

LAB as per ISI    : –                                               RS. 3, 65,000/-

Bottle BLOWING MACHINE  600-900 BPH  :-     RS. 7, 50,000 /-
(Including: Air Compressor, Chiller and Drier)

Video :-

JAR FILLING/RINSING SYSTEM     : –      RS. 1,10,000/-

Bottle FILLING 30 BPM                 :-         RS. 7, 50,000/-

Video :-

POUCH Filling Machine        : -RS.      1, 20,000/-

ISI FEE (BIS)                            :-RS.         92,000 /-

ANALYSIS CHARGES              :-RS.        60,000/-
Ink Jet Coding M/c                :-RS    2, 25 ,000/-

Other Expenses :-

Construction , Utilities etc – Rs. 15-17 Lakhs

Open Land Required – 5000 Sqft

Shed – 3000 Sqft

Electrical Power – 63 HP

Raw Water – 30000 Ltrs for 8 Hours

Manpower – Skilled – 3-4 , Unskilled – 7-8

b. Economy Option :- In this the entrepreneur buys ready-made bottle from a nearby bottle manufacturing source & just fills the bottle . In such a case , here is the list of machinery needed for the plant along with their costs. The costs are approximate & you are requested to check them periodically with the manufacturers/suppliers from time to time.

WATER TREATMENT  [1000 LPH]         : –        RS. 6, 50,000/-

Bottle FILLING 18 BPM  [Semi Automatic]:-   RS. 4, 25,000/-

( This machine will not have a washing station , other things same as the 30 BPM Automatic Machine)

Other all machines will be same , except the Blowing Machine .

2. Selling Just 20 Ltr Jars [ ISI Required]

This will have just a water treatment plant, Lab as per BIS & Filling Machine.

The Treatment Plant Capacity will depend upon the Jars you want to sell each day. There are many machines available. But if you consider a 500 Jars per day Plant , it will cost :-

1. Jar Brushing Machine – Rs. 1,20,000/-

2. Jar Rinse-Fill-Capping Auto Machine – Rs. 3,60,000/- [ 120 Jars per hour]

Other Costs same as per the 2000 LPH Plant.

3. Selling Water in 20 Ltr Cold Thermoware Jars + Sell Soda – Aerated Water

This is a very small plant , will have :-

1. Water Treatment Plant 1500 LPH – Rs. 4,00,000/- [ Non-IsI]

2. Chiller – 2 Tonne – Rs. 1,95,000/-

3. Soda Machinery -

Video :-

Bottle Washing Machine – Rs. 75,000/-

Carbonation + Filling Machine – Rs. 1,05,000/-

Syrup Filler – Rs. 32,000/-

Capping Machine – Rs. 32,000/-