Kollam and nearby regions face increasing demand for purified drinking water from industries, hostels, hotels, hospitals, and commercial establishments. This is because local borewell and groundwater often contain hardness, iron, turbidity, and high TDS, which make the water unsuitable for direct consumption. As a result, RO-based purification systems have become essential. Metson Machines are the leading and complete turnkey mineral water plant manufacturer that are specially designed to handle Salem’s unique water quality challenges and the high consumption levels of local institutions and businesses.
Why Salem Needs Mineral Water Plants
Factories, textile mills, and corporate offices in Salem operate with large workforces. These workplaces require a continuous supply of clean drinking water to maintain worker health and productivity. Installing an in-house mineral water plant ensures uninterrupted supply and reduces dependency on external water vendors.
Hotels, Restaurants & Catering Units
Food businesses prefer in-house purification to maintain consistency, taste, and hygiene. Using purified water improves food quality and meets safety norms, which is crucial for guest satisfaction and compliance with health standards.
Schools, Colleges & Hospitals
Institutions deal with young students, staff, and patients who require safe, contaminant-free water. Even small contamination can cause health issues. Hence, reliable purification systems become mandatory to ensure safe drinking water on campus.
Poor Borewell Water Quality
In many areas of Salem, groundwater contains high hardness, iron deposits, turbidity, and microbial presence. This makes the water unsafe and harmful for long-term consumption. Installing RO technology eliminates these impurities and makes the water potable.
Plant Capacities — Detailed Explanation
500–2,000 LPH Plants
Ideal for institutions with medium daily water usage. Schools, small hotels, hostels, and offices use these plants because they provide sufficient purified water for students, guests, and employees.
3,000–10,000 LPH Plants
Suitable for larger establishments like hospitals, colleges, and mid-size industries. These units need higher output to support large footfall and continuous operation.
10,000–25,000+ LPH Plants
These high-capacity plants are designed for commercial bottling operations and large-scale water distribution. They support the manufacturing of packaged drinking water in 500 ml bottles, 1L bottles, and 20L jars.
Core Treatment Systems — Detailed Explanation
Pre-Treatment
This includes sand filters to remove mud and dust, carbon filters to eliminate odors and organic matter, and softeners to reduce hardness. Pre-treatment protects the RO membrane and increases its life.
RO Purification
Reverse Osmosis removes dissolved solids, harmful salts, microbes, and chemical contaminants. This is the core process that ensures water becomes safe and clear.
UV + Ozone Disinfection
After RO, water passes through UV light that kills bacteria and viruses. Ozone treatment provides an additional layer of microbial protection, ensuring the water remains safe even during storage.
Mineral Rebalancing & pH Correction
RO removes many natural minerals. Mineral dosing systems add essential minerals back into the purified water and balance the pH level for better taste and health benefits.
Automatic Filling Lines
PET bottle machines and 20L jar filling systems automate washing, filling, capping, and labeling. This ensures hygiene and improves production speed.
Laboratory Setup
BIS/FSSAI-approved lab equipment helps test water quality daily to ensure compliance with packaged drinking water standards.
Water Issues in Salem & Solutions — Detailed Explanation
Hardness
Hard water causes scaling in pipelines and tastes unpleasant. A softener along with anti-scalant dosing removes hardness and protects the RO system.
Iron & Turbidity
Salem borewell water often contains iron, mud, and suspended particles. Multi-stage filtration and RO remove these impurities and give crystal-clear water.
Microbial Contamination
Bacteria and viruses are neutralized through UV purification and ozone treatment, making the water safe.
TDS Fluctuations
TDS levels vary in different areas. Modular RO plants with buffer storage tanks ensure stable water quality despite fluctuating raw water conditions.
Services Provided — Detailed Explanation
Complete Installation
Metson Machines handles civil, electrical, and mechanical setup of the plant so customers receive a ready-to-use system.
Operator Training
Staff are trained to run the plant, maintain equipment, and monitor water quality.
AMC (Annual Maintenance Contracts)
Regular maintenance ensures long-term performance, fewer breakdowns, and predictable running costs.
Spare Parts Supply
Key spare parts like membranes, pumps, UV lamps, and filters are readily available for quick replacements.
Approval Support
Guidance is provided for BIS, FSSAI, and Pollution Control Board documentation—essential for commercial water bottling.
Investment & Output — Detailed Explanation
Investment varies based on plant capacity and level of automation. The table shows expected bottle output and return on investment (ROI):
Small plants (500–2,000 LPH) are suitable for institutions. ROI typically occurs within 12–18 months.
Medium plants (3,000–10,000 LPH) are ideal for hospitals and industries. High daily demand ensures fast ROI.
Large plants (10,000–25,000+ LPH) are used for commercial bottling. Their high output makes them highly profitable.
Actual cost depends on water quality, space, automation, and structural requirements.
Examples of Completed Installations — Detailed Explanation
A 2,000 LPH hostel plant provides drinking water for over 200–300 students or residents.
A 5,000 LPH hospital plant ensures clean water for patients, staff, and visitors throughout the day.
A 1,500 LPH hotel plant covers drinking and food preparation needs for hotel guests efficiently.
FAQs — Detailed Explanation
Can Salem’s borewell water be used?
Yes. RO plants eliminate hardness, TDS, iron, turbidity, and microbes, making borewell water safe to drink.
Is a small plant profitable?
Yes. Salem has strong demand from institutions and industries, making small plants financially beneficial.
Do you offer AMC?
Yes. Annual Maintenance Contracts include periodic inspection, service, and on-site support.
Can one plant fill both 500 ml bottles and 20L jars?
Yes. With flexible filling lines, both bottle and jar production can be handled by a single system.
Contact
Metson Machines
Email: metsonmachines@gmail.com
Phone: (+91) 99798 88297
Website: mineralwaterplants.co.in
Manufacturing Unit: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
