Start with the source and sales target
Municipal and borehole feed water can require very different pretreatment. HydroGrid combines the water analysis with target litres per day, operating hours and expected growth to determine a practical production rate.
Pure, mineral and alkaline options
The treatment route depends on the product the store intends to sell. RO may be used to produce a low-mineral base water, with post-treatment selected for the required product. Claims about drinking-water quality should be supported by appropriate testing and sound operating practices.
Storage, dispensing and hygiene
The plant is only one part of the store. Product-water storage, tank hygiene, pumps, UV or other disinfection, bottle rinsing and dispensing all affect the customer-facing operation.
Plan for maintenance from day one
Consumables, membrane condition, media service, sanitisation and water testing should be built into the operating plan. A plant that is difficult to maintain can become expensive even if the initial purchase price looked attractive.
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Frequently asked questions
Practical answers to common questions we receive when planning this type of water project.
What information is needed to size a refill-store system?
Useful starting information includes source water, laboratory results, target litres per day, operating hours, storage space, dispensing requirements and whether pure, mineral or alkaline product lines are planned.
Is a water test needed if the store uses municipal water?
Source-water information is still valuable because treatment design and membrane protection depend on the actual feed water and the required final product.
Can the system be expanded later?
Expansion can be planned for, but pumps, pretreatment, RO production, storage and dispensing should be considered together so one bottleneck does not limit the upgraded system.
Need a system designed around your actual water?
Send HydroGrid your location, water source, intended use, approximate daily demand and any existing laboratory report. We can then identify the information needed before a treatment proposal is prepared.
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