Bottled Water vs Filtered Water for Restaurants: Which Costs Less in India?

Most Indian restaurants serve complimentary water, but few realize how much this simple decision impacts their bottom line. Let's break down the real costs of bottled water versus filtered RO water for a 50-seat restaurant serving 100 customers daily.

Packaged 1-litre bottles cost ₹15-20 each from distributors. If each customer gets one bottle, that's ₹1,500-2,000 daily or ₹45,000-60,000 monthly just for water. A commercial RO system costs ₹25,000-40,000 upfront with maintenance around ₹2,000-3,000 per month. Even serving unlimited filtered water, your monthly cost stays under ₹5,000 including electricity and filter replacements.

The math is clear: RO systems pay for themselves in less than a month. You'll save ₹40,000-55,000 monthly while offering unlimited refills that customers actually appreciate. Plus, you eliminate plastic waste and storage headaches.