The treatment processes for packaged drinking water typically employ ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), and reverse osmosis (RO) technologies (as shown in the figure).

Of course, establishing a packaged drinking water enterprise is not that simple. Various permits and certificates are required, and the water treatment equipment typically accounts for only about one-quarter of the total investment:

First, a Water Abstraction Permit must be obtained. The raw water sources for packaged drinking water are mostly tap water, reservoir/lake water, groundwater, as well as natural spring water or underground springs. Raw water from tap water, reservoirs/lakes, or groundwater can generally only be used to produce Packaged Drinking Pure Water. However, when using natural spring water or underground springs as the source, it is generally possible to produce Packaged Natural Spring Water or Packaged Natural Mineral Water. Of course, these sources can also be used to produce Packaged Pure Water; this decision depends on the enterprise's market strategy. Regarding water quality, Packaged Natural Spring Water or Mineral Water has a greater competitive advantage in the market compared to Packaged Pure Water.

After confirming the water source, it is necessary to collect samples from the source, distinguishing between the dry and wet seasons, and send them to an authoritative testing institution for analysis. A report must be issued to determine whether the source contains any toxic or harmful components and whether it meets the requirements for drinking water extraction. If it complies, the relevant authorities must be contacted to apply for a Water Source Extraction Permit. This process typically takes 1-2 years.

Secondly, once the Water Source Extraction Permit is obtained, work can begin on the site. A business license must be registered, and the scale of the factory building must be designed and constructed based on the planned production scale and the yield of the water source.

Thirdly, after the main factory building construction is completed, the clean workshop renovation can commence. Simultaneously, a series of complete equipment sets should be ordered, including: the water treatment system, smart cap remover for barreled water, external washer, internal washer, filling machine, capping machine, shrink wrap machine, inkjet printer, bagging machine, palletizer, and accompanying conveyors. Depending on the scale of the system, this process typically takes 2-3 months.

Finally, after all the equipment is installed and commissioned, trial production begins. Samples are sent for testing, and applications are made for the Production License, Food Circulation License, and an environmental review. Once all the permits and certificates are in place, production can officially commence, and market development can begin.

In summary, establishing a packaged drinking water enterprise typically requires an investment of about 3 to 4 years from start to finish before production can begin. This preparation period is indeed quite lengthy.

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