About
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Headquarters
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Since
2013
Watsan Envirotech Private Limited, founded in 2009 by Chandrasekaran. J, initially operated under the name "Custom Parts Online." It focused on creati Read moreng innovative products to meet the needs of the general public. In 2010, the company obtained a license from IMMT (CSIR) in Bhubhaneshwar and began manufacturing the 'CPO Natural Terafil®™ Water filter,' a cost-effective water purifier. Later, in 2013, Mr. P. N. Subramanian, an experienced IT professional, joined as a co-founder. The organisation's name, WATSAN, is a fusion of 'Water' and 'Sanitation,' reflecting its core mission. WATSAN's primary goal is to provide affordable water and sanitation solutions to rural communities. It has gained recognition for its electricity-free water filters and modular toilet units, which address the crucial needs of urban slums and rural families. WATSAN is dedicated to delivering high-quality drinking water and sanitation services with eco-friendly solutions at affordable prices, earning numerous awards for its exceptional services. WATSAN's mission is to leverage technology to offer cost-effective and efficient drinking water and sanitation solutions. The organisation's vision is to enhance the living standards of at least 100 million families within the next three years by providing efficient, electricity-free water filters and ready-to-fit toilets, ensuring a dignified and healthy life.
Demographies Served
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Sub Sector
Programs
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Water Filter Offerings
WATSAN focuses on supplying affordable water filters to address the pressing issue of clean drinking water scarcity in rural India. Utilizing a patented method developed by IMMT - CSIR, it manufactures the CPO Natural Terafil®™ Water Filter, featuring clay and sand-sintered candles with nano clay particles. These candles effectively filter out pathogens, ensuring clean water percolates and collects in the bottom container. The technology has provided clean drinking water to approximately 16,000 households in just one year. BIS test results confirm that the filters meet the required standards for turbidity, iron levels, and micro-organisms, contributing to improved water quality for rural communities.
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Community Water Purifiers
WATSAN offers Community Water Purifiers for villages, institutions, and households, delivering safe drinking water without electricity, zero wastage, and compliance with IS 10500 standards. They provide WATER ATW vending machines for 24/7 clean water access, minimizing wastage. WATSAN's WATER ON WHEELS (WOW) solutions, both automatic and manual, enhance water mobility, with roller drums designed for easier transportation, made from recyclable food-grade material, ensuring access to clean water in rural areas.
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Modular Toilets
WATSAN addresses sanitation issues with its innovative approach of manufacturing modular toilets, aiming to combat open-air defecation prevalent among 70 crore Indian citizens. These ready-to-fit toilets offer a practical solution, bypassing the challenges of conventional construction methods, high costs, and labour-intensive processes. WATSAN's achievement of the National Award for using discarded landfills from the Fiber Glass Industry underscores their commitment to innovation. Beyond providing sanitation solutions, modular toilets create self-employment opportunities and foster a sense of corporate social responsibility within villages. These toilets offer several advantages, including faster construction, cost-effectiveness, non-corrosive materials, and an elegant monolithic design, making them a practical and efficient solution to address sanitation needs.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
92/98, Nithyanandam Street, Vasudevan Nagar, Ashok Nagar PO, Chennai, 600083
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
For-profit
Private Limited Company