Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink – unless, of course, it has been through your perfectly maintained mineral water plant. Whether this is your first mineral water plant or you have been running it for years, you need to ensure that you’re taking proper care of it to ensure the water it produces is great, the machine runs efficiently, and you meet all the legal requirements. Get yourself a glass of the cleanest H2O, and let us get to the basic practices required to make your water plant thrive!

But First, What Are Mineral Water Plants?

Mineral water plants are unique production facilities for packaged water. The raw water can be from springs, artesian wells, or open sources of water supply. It is sold after passing certain procedures to make it safe and healthy for human consumption. These plants are not only purification tools but also maintain the mineral quality of the water, which is important for health and taste.

The Importance of Mineral Water in India

Not only does water contain minerals that enhance taste, but it also has several other health impacts. For instance:

1. Calcium is essential in the body to strengthen bones and teeth.
2. The role of Magnesium in the body is crucial as it helps our muscles and nerves function.
3. Potassium helps regulating water balance and electrolytes in the body.

This is why people opt for mineral water over plain water: the above qualities are known to be health-enhancing.

Make Your Mineral Water Plant The Best In The Industry With These Maintenance Tips

1 Quality Control

For a moment, imagine getting thirsty and deciding to quench your thirst with a bottle of mineral water only to get something that even tap water would not want to be associated with. As you can imagine, it’s not a very pleasant experience when you are on the customer side. However, to ensure that the mishaps do not occur, prioritize quality. Check your water for any pollutants and ensure it does not contain any pollutants that are detrimental to health as determined by health department standards. 

2 Regular Equipment Maintenance

This is particularly important for business people who may neglect their machines in preference for other, more glamorous production tools. Your equipment is the key element in your work, without which it is impossible to carry out your business processes. From the filtration systems to the actual bottling machines and everything in between, every piece of equipment must function correctly. 

3 Sanitation

The saying “Cleanliness is next to godliness” holds a lot of truth. The issue of sanitation is very sensitive in the water industry. Make sure your plant is clean and operates at the highest levels of hygiene. Clean all equipment, storage tanks, and bottling lines and sanitize them on a regular basis. 

4 Water Source Protection

Water is the elixir of life, every organization must ensure it gets its source right and safeguards it from the probable contamination by the environment around it. Some of the preventive measures that can be undertaken are fencing of the water source and testing of source water regularly. 

5 Efficient Filtration Systems

In order to get the best results, it is recommended to select the proper filtration system depending on the quality of the raw water. Cleaning the filters and changing them periodically is crucial for efficiency and functionality. You could be disappointed by the water quality if your filter is clogged or worn out, and it will be unhealthy for your customers as well.

6 Bottling Process

Ensure that all pipes are leak-free, labeled correctly, and properly fitted. One little error in the bottling process may lead to the loss of large amounts of wine and possible spoilage. Provide a quality assurance process that will help check for defects before the bottles are taken to the market.

7 Staff Training

It is essential to schedule refresher courses on new industry trends, precaution measures, and methods of operating the machinery in your plant to enhance productivity and minimize risks. The trained team will avoid making mistakes and will notice and deal with any arising problems as they work.

8 Record Keeping

Record every activity in your business including quality control tests, equipment maintenance logs, training records, sanitation schedules, and any other record that shapes the operation of your business. 

Final Thoughts

Managing a mineral water plant is not an easy task but with perseverance, good working habits, and looking for ways that may help the plant run effectively that is the best way to go. At Bottling India, we ensure that our plant not only meets but exceeds quality standards, delivering the purest water to our customers.