Chapter I Water Refilling Station

CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING
Introduction
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 3.4 million
people die annually from water-related diseases. About a million Filipinos get sick
with water-borne diseases yearly. And these are diarrhea cases alone. They
don’t include other water-borne disease like amoebiasis, cryptosporidiosis and
cholera. These problems are accredited to the poor water system in the
Philippines. Even in the capital Manila, only about three fourths of the population
receives piped water from the municipal authority. Outside Manila far fewer
people have access to clean water distribution. In both locations, these families
must find alternate water sources if they are to avoid cholera epidemics and
other health problems spawned by the foul, contaminated water available in their
neighborhoods. In the provinces, the scenario is worse. Some people rely on
wells or even on rivers for their supply of water for their daily consumption.1
Amidst this uncertainty, a solution has appeared in the thousands of water
refilling stations that now dot the Philippine landscape. These shops began as
privately-run community sources, where consumers would bring containers and
fill them for a per-gallon fee that is a small fraction of commercially bottled
water’s cost. Demand is high that most stores now offer home delivery for regular
customers. Most shops produce between 3,000 and 12,000 liters of water per
day. Typically, the supply comes from the pipes of municipal concessionaires.
Entrepreneurs invest in treatment equipment and further purify their product
before sale.2
The water that is mechanically filtered or processed to be cleaned for
consumption is purified water. It minimizes the accidental exposure to toxins
because it undergoes several processes that would make the water safe to drink.
Purified water can also help eliminate mineral deposit and can build up cells and
joints and reduce the possibility of painful gallstones. It also decreases stress
load on kidneys and can greatly enhance nutrients efficiently. It also has a
cleaner taste that is good for every day intake.
Based on readings and the known benefits of purified water to the
majority, the researchers proposed the assessment of Purified Water Business in
Old Albay, Legazpi City to provide knowledge and information about the business
profile, operational performance; common problems encountered by the owners
in terms of marketing, management, technical, and financial aspect; and the
business operation initiatives that will enhance the operational performance of
the business. Since the researchers are business students, in the future they
may consider to venture in this kind of business. Hence, the findings can
supplement them necessary knowledge needed to start and operate a Purified
Water Business.
Statement of the Problem
This study aim to analyze and compare the operational performance of
five purified water refilling station located in Old Albay, Legazpi City. It will sought
answer to the following questions:
1.) What is the profile of selected water refilling stations in terms of:
a) Initial Investment
b) Type of Ownership
c) Years of Operation
d) Target Market
e) Estimated Monthly Income
2.) What are the assessments for Operational performance in terms of:
a) Marketing
b) Management
c) Technical and
d) Financial Aspects
3.) What are the common problems encountered by the owners of purified water
business in terms of:
a) Marketing
b) Management
c) Technical and
d) Financial aspects
4.) What are the business operation initiatives that will enhance the Operational
performance of Purified water business in Old Albay, Legazpi City?
5.) What recommendations may be proposed to enhance the performance of
selected water refilling stations?
Scope and Delimitation
This study is focused on the operational performance. The researchers
will conduct an interview to the 5 selected water refilling station in the vicinity of
Old Albay, Legazpi City. Which state the profile: initial investments, type of
ownership, years of operation, target market, and estimated monthly income.
Furthermore, the assessment of operation performance of each water refilling
stations in terms of: marketing, management, technical, and financial aspects.
Also, the common problems encountered by owners and the business
performance initiatives that helped them enhance the operational performance of
their business.
Significance of the study
This study is deemed beneficial to:
Consumers. Have knowledge and awareness as to what processes does
selected water refilling station make to produce safe drinking water.
Employees. They will be able to identify the various aspects that
promotes financial stability of their business and find bases on how they can
contribute to each identified aspect.
Owners/Managers of selected water refilling station. Employees.
They will be able to identify the various aspects that promotes financial stability
of their company and find bases on how they can contribute to each identified
aspect.
Present and Future Researchers. this research will serve as a related
study which will provide data that may be undertaken in future.

Notes
1
Slideshare, Feasibility Study (Water Refilling Station)
https://www.slideshare.net/skylarkXoXo21/feasibility-study-40064756 accessed
November 20,2018
2
Wordpress, A Study on Water Refilling station,
https://valdezoboy.wordpress.com/category/drinking-water-business/a-study-on-
water-refilling-station/ accessed November 20,2018

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CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 3.4 million

don’t include other water-borne disease like amoebiasis, cryptosporidiosis and

neighborhoods. In the provinces, the scenario is worse. Some people rely on

Amidst this uncertainty, a solution has appeared in the thousands of water

privately-run community sources, where consumers would bring containers and

Entrepreneurs invest in treatment equipment and further purify their product

The water that is mechanically filtered or processed to be cleaned for

consumption is purified water. It minimizes the accidental exposure to toxins

cleaner taste that is good for every day intake.

Based on readings and the known benefits of purified water to the

majority, the researchers proposed the assessment of Purified Water Business in

profile, operational performance; common problems encountered by the owners

in terms of marketing, management, technical, and financial aspect; and the

business operation initiatives that will enhance the operational performance of

supplement them necessary knowledge needed to start and operate a Purified

This study aim to analyze and compare the operational performance of

answer to the following questions:

e) Estimated Monthly Income

business in terms of:

performance of Purified water business in Old Albay, Legazpi City?

5.) What recommendations may be proposed to enhance the performance of

selected water refilling stations?

Scope and Delimitation

This study is focused on the operational performance. The researchers

ownership, years of operation, target market, and estimated monthly income.

Furthermore, the assessment of operation performance of each water refilling

stations in terms of: marketing, management, technical, and financial aspects.

Also, the common problems encountered by owners and the business

performance initiatives that helped them enhance the operational performance of

This study is deemed beneficial to:

Consumers. Have knowledge and awareness as to what processes does

selected water refilling station make to produce safe drinking water.

Employees. They will be able to identify the various aspects that

contribute to each identified aspect.

Owners/Managers of selected water refilling station. Employees.

Present and Future Researchers. this research will serve as a related

study which will provide data that may be undertaken in future.

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