Drinking water for hostels and PGs in Kottayam: how many jars and how to set it up
Plan on about 2–3 litres of drinking water per resident per day. A 20-resident hostel therefore uses roughly 2–3 jars a day, or around 60–90 jars a month. Place one dispenser per floor or common area, keep a day’s jars in reserve, and set fixed delivery days so the supply never depends on someone remembering to call.
Estimate your monthly jars
| Residents | Jars per day | Jars per month (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1–2 | 30–45 |
| 20 | 2–3 | 60–90 |
| 40 | 4–6 | 125–190 |
| 60 | 6–9 | 190–285 |
If the kitchen also uses jar water for cooking, add that separately. Use is higher in March–May.
Setting it up
- One dispenser per floor or common room, so nobody carries jars upstairs.
- A spare full jar beside each dispenser.
- A shaded store for spare jars, away from the kitchen stove and windows.
- One person responsible for counting empties before the delivery day.
Why fixed days work for hostels
Fixed delivery days mean the same number of jars arrive on the same days each week. Residents are not left waiting for someone to call a supplier, and the warden knows exactly what is coming.
Hostels near Medical College and Gandhinagar
Refillr serves the Gandhinagar and Medical College belt, which has many student hostels and PGs. Bulk pricing and GST invoices are available, and every delivery is logged.
Bulk pricing, GST invoices and a fixed delivery day.
Frequently asked questions
How many water jars does a hostel need?
Roughly 2–3 litres per resident per day for drinking. A 20-resident hostel uses about 60–90 jars a month.
Do you deliver to hostels near Kottayam Medical College?
Yes. Refillr delivers across the Gandhinagar and Medical College area on fixed delivery days, with bulk pricing for hostels and PGs.
Can a hostel get a GST invoice?
Yes. Every Refillr bill comes with a GST invoice.
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