Archana Shudh Jal

Archana Shudh Jal is run out of house number 133 in Sector 17. It is a bit different because we are located in a residential area rather than a main market. You will see a lot of blue water cans stacked up near the entrance most days. We spend a lot of time moving these cans around and making sure they are ready to go out. The house is a familiar spot for many people in the sector who come by to pick up what they need. It can be heavy work, lifting and carrying, but we are used to it by now. The sound of water being processed is pretty much a constant background noise here. We start very early because people like to have their water before they head off to work or start their day. Sometimes the delivery van is parked out front, which makes the narrow street a bit tight for other cars. We try to be quick about it so we don't bother the neighbors too much. Sector 17 is a quiet place for the most part, except for when we are busy with a big load. There isn't a fancy office to sit in; it is more of a workspace where the focus is on the water. We keep track of everything in a ledger that sits on a small wooden table. It is a local operation through and through, just providing a basic necessity to the people living nearby.