The global bottled water market is booming—projected to exceed $500 billion by 2030. Whether you’re in the Americas, the Middle East, or Africa, starting a mineral water or purified water company could be a highly rewarding business.
But success is more than just “pouring water into bottles.” True success stems from sound planning, compliance certifications, and investment in high-quality production equipment.
In this article, we’ll guide you through the entire process from water production to product launch, demonstrating how JND Water can help you build an efficient, compliant water plant from day one.

Step 1: Types of bottled water
Not all “bottled water” is the same. Please clarify your product category first:
Purified water: tap water treated with RO/UV to remove impurities
Mineral water: Natural source, containing ≥250ppm dissolved minerals
Mountain spring water: sourced from underground springs
Drinking purified water: A general term, typically referring to water that has been purified and may have minerals added

Step 2: Market Research and Positioning
Who are the target customers? (Families? Offices? Schools? Retail stores?)
What specifications are available? (250ml, 500ml, 1L, 5L, 5-gallon barrel?)? ）
Should we pursue a low-price, high-volume strategy (such as 500ml retail packaging) or an upscale brand approach (glass bottles, alkaline water)?

Step 3: Ensure a stable and reliable water source
You need to continuously obtain one of the following water sources:
Municipal tap water (most common, suitable for producing purified water)
Self-supplied well/groundwater (strict testing for heavy metals, arsenic, TDS, etc. is required)

Comprehensive testing of water sources is essential, including:
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)
pH value
Microbial contamination (such as E. coli)
Heavy metals (lead, arsenic, mercury, etc.)
If the TDS exceeds 300 ppm, you will need an RO reverse osmosis water treatment system—which is exactly one of JND Water’s products.

Step 4: Determine Production Capacity and Packaging Plan

You also need to prepare:
PET preform (for on-site blowing) or directly purchase finished bottles
bottle cap
Label or heat shrink film

Step 5: Build a mineral water production lineStep 5: Build a mineral water production line
The mineral water filling plant should include the following core equipment:The mineral water filling plant should include the following core equipment:
The complete solution provided by JND Water:The complete solution provided by JND Water:
water treatment systemwater treatment system
Multi stage filtration → RO reverse osmosis → UV/ozone sterilizationMulti stage filtration → RO reverse osmosis → UV/ozone sterilization
Fully automatic PET Bottle blow molding machineFully automatic PET Bottle blow molding machine
Blow molding bottle preforms into bottles on site, saving 30% of costs compared to purchasing finished bottles externallyBlow molding bottle preforms into bottles on site, saving 30% of costs compared to purchasing finished bottles externally
water bottle filling machine (bottle washing filling capping)water bottle filling machine (bottle washing filling capping)
Integrated flushing, filling, and capping to prevent secondary pollutionIntegrated flushing, filling, and capping to prevent secondary pollution
Capacity range: 1000-36000 bottles/hourCapacity range: 1000-36000 bottles/hour

Labeling machine, heat shrink film packaging machine, automatic packing machine, film wrapping machine, palletizing machineLabeling machine, heat shrink film packaging machine, automatic packing machine, film wrapping machine, palletizing machine
(Optional) Water bag packaging machine(Optional) Water bag packaging machine
Suitable for ultra-low cost small bag water (widely popular in West Africa, South Asia, and other regions)Suitable for ultra-low cost small bag water (widely popular in West Africa, South Asia, and other regions)

Why choose JND Water?
All parts in contact with water are made of 304/316 stainless steel
The equipment has passed CE certification and is designed to comply with food production standards such as SC
Provide turnkey project: installation+debugging+operation training
24/7 remote support+global spare parts supply
Real case: A customer in canada used JND Water’s 6000 bottle/hour filling line and achieved daily sales of 10000 bottles within 3 months.

Step 6: Apply for Business License and Certification
Different countries have different requirements, but usually include:
Company registration
Food Production License
Product Safety Inspection Report
Local certification (such as SC certification in China, NAFDAC in Nigeria, BPOM in Indonesia)
Compliance label (brand name, net content, manufacturer address, shelf life)
Important notice: JND Water provides free factory floor plans that meet audit standards.

Step 7: Brand, Pricing, and Channels
Design a concise and memorable brand name and logo
Reasonable pricing (referencing local market)
JND Water (jndwater. com), as a manufacturer specializing in beverage filling equipment for over 20 years, has helped hundreds of customers worldwide successfully build factories. Whether you want to make 500ml bottled water or 5-gallon bottled water, we can provide a cost-effective and one-stop solution.

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JND Water – Your Trusted Mineral Water Production Equipment Partner
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