IMPHAL, 28 April: Lairikyengbam Enterprises which produces the `Yes`™ bottled drinking water will be installing a `Water ATM`™ at Ima Keithel by next month, said proprietor Ananta Lairikyenbam today.
The `Water ATM`™ or dispenser will provide water at the rate of Rs 1 per litre, he told media persons today at his residence during a press conference.
Ananta said he had served as a merchant navy for 16 years after which he started his water business October 14, 2011.
The technique `reverse osmosis`™ used to purify raw water from the source at his factory is the same as the one adopted in ships, he said.
He said he started his business at Yairipok Bamol Leikai where he can get underground water rich in mineral and other nutrients.
About 10000 litres of raw water can provide only about 2000 purified water, he said of his technique.
He further claimed that after all the purification process, the water inherits magnesium, potassium, chromium, calcium and selenium which are good for heartbeats, reduces risk of stroke, treats stomach ailments, maintain cholesterol levels, strengthens bones and cures joint pains. This has been confirmed by a laboratory test at Sophisticated Industrial Materials Analytic Labs Pvt Ltd. (SIMA) located at Mayapuri Industrial Area, New Delhi, Ananta said.