Introduction

Water is a basic necessity to most of the living organisms, simply because it

provides sustenance for the cells of the body. According to the British Dietetic

Association, it is advised that the average adult should consume 2.5 liters of water per

day. This gives the proponents the idea that the demand for stores that sell

purified/distilled/ treated water is constant and increasing.

Natural sources of potable water are a rare occurrence in the Philippines. Mostly

because residents near the bodies of water uses it in their every lives – for laundry, for

washing the dishes, and for taking baths – which contaminates the water source.

Residents living in urban areas rely on water pumps and/or water provided to them

through the pipes. Deep wells that have groundwater reserves are subject to

contamination and will endanger everyone. Consumers are unsure if their tap water is

safe for consumption because of the constant repairs of Manila Water Corporation

(MAYNILAD).

According to B.B. Magtibay in his article in Business Daily PH, there are about

3,000 water refilling stations that proliferate nationwide and typical water refilling

stations can produce 3,000 to 12,000 liters of purified water per day.