Purified Water Refill & Bottled Water Shop

A purified water shop is a low-cost, high-demand business providing refillable purified water, bottled water, ice, and other liquid refills like honey or vinegar. This business allows you to serve both walk-in customers and bulk buyers, making it scalable and profitable with the right setup.

Getting Started

Equipment & Setup

Water Purification & Storage

• Reverse Osmosis (RO) System – Standard for high-quality drinking water.

• Carbon & UV Filtration – Additional purification for taste & safety.

• Storage Tanks – To hold purified water before refilling or bottling.

Refill & Bottling Equipment

• Manual or Automatic Water Dispensers – For self-service refills.

• Bottling System – Manual or semi-automatic for 500ml, 1L, and 5L bottles.

• Caps & Sealing Equipment – To ensure hygiene & tamper-proofing.

• Labeling Machine or Stickers – Branding and regulatory compliance.

Ice Production & Storage

• Commercial Ice Machine – Produces bagged ice for sale.

• Freezers – For ice storage and other frozen products.

Additional Liquid Refill Equipment (Optional)

• Food-Grade Dispensers – For honey, vinegar, cooking oil, etc.

• Glass or BPA-Free Refillable Bottles – To sell eco-friendly refills.

Business Model

Your revenue streams:

1. Purified Water Refills – Customers bring their own bottles for cost-effective refills.

2. Bottled Purified Water Sales – Selling 500ml, 1L, and 5L pre-filled bottles.

3. Ice Sales – Bagged ice for home, events, and businesses.

4. Bulk Water Supply – Providing larger quantities for offices, restaurants, and food vendors.

5. Additional Liquid Refills (Optional) – Selling honey, vinegar, or cooking oil as a refill service.

Since refills have the highest profit margins, the goal is to encourage repeat customers while still offering bottled options for convenience.

Getting Clients

• Local marketing – Flyers, posters, and word-of-mouth.

• Social media ads & WhatsApp orders – Easy for customers to order and pick up.

• Partnering with small retailers & offices – Offer bulk water supply & delivery.

• Subscription discounts – Weekly or monthly refill plans for businesses & households.

• Loyalty programs – Reward repeat customers with discounts.

Process Overview (P in SIPOC)

1. Source water – From municipal supply or borehole.

2. Purify – Using RO, carbon, and UV filtration.

3. Store in clean tanks – Ready for refilling or bottling.

4. Refill customer bottles – Or bottle water in 500ml, 1L, and 5L sizes.

5. Sell & distribute – Direct sales, bulk supply, or delivery.

6. Produce & store ice – Sell bagged ice alongside water products.

7. (Optional) Dispense other liquids – Refill honey, vinegar, or oil in reusable bottles.