Frequently Asked Questions

Today total dependence of Pune on groundwater is 60%. Each property in Pune has at least one borewell. Relentless water extraction is making borewells go dry.

Also you need RWH NOC to get a property completion certificate.So you should consider RWH for 2 reasons

1. Consistent groundwater availability
2. Property Completion Certificate

Physical impurities that get accumulated on the filter cartridge need to be periodically removed and cleaned. It is a simple 15 min activity and is required to be performed 5 times in a year - once every month during monsoons (June, July, Aug, Sept) and once just before monsoons in May. Cartridge replacement is recommended every 4 years.

Total maintenance cost is usually 2% of the total project cost on an annual basis.

Yes. You would get a 5% rebate in the Property Tax. You can apply for the rebate once rainwater harvesting is complete and you’ve received the RWH certificate.

The project cost can vary between Rs.20,000-50,000 for a bungalow depending upon the water quantum to be captured and the site conditions. This is just a general range, we can provide exact figure only after conducting a survey.

For domestic application one filter is recommended for every 1000 sq ft of rooftop area. For industrial applications Ira team needs to do the sizing exercise.

If RWH is undertaken during the construction phase, you can save up to 25% of the costs incurred for a construction-completed bungalow.

It is rather absolutely necessary to do RWH in a farmhouse. A farmhouse being usually located outside the city, the water dependency is almost entirely on the groundwater. RWH helps in securing and augmenting the groundwater reserves ensuring a sustainable future and enjoyable stay in the farmhouse.

Ira has a highly mobile team specifically undertaking farmhouse projects, hence even of the farmhouses are in outskirts there is no additional impact on cost. However farmhouses tend to have larger area and may have more water quantum requirement that may increase the relative cost of the project.

It depends on the flow variant component you choose. We recommend 1.9lpm for households and a family of four, it can save 100 litres per day.

Wash basins, kitchen sinks, dry balcony, overhead/hand showers, health faucets.

10 years for corporation water supply abd 5 years for hard water.

Yes. 1 year manufacturer warranty which is covered only in case of breakage.

The variants fit 95% of the taps, we have alternate components for older taps.

No you do not need a plumber. It is very easy to install, you can refer to our video.

It is a filter designed specifically for rooftop rainwater filtration. It consists of a filter element, which is capable of physical filtration up to 250 microns and in-built first-flush/bypass arrangement.

Rainwater filter is crucial if you intend to recharge rainwater in ground or reuse it for domestic purposes.

Easier to retrofit, minimum damage to existing structure, low maintenance, small footprint, first flush and bypass arrangement is easy to operate and handy. No water logging so no change of mosquito breeding.

Conventional filters are not rainwater specific and hence may not effectively filter rainwater for reuse or recharging purposes.

Physical impurities that get accumulated on the filter cartridge need to be periodically removed and cleaned. It is a simple 15 min activity and is required to be performed 5 times in a year - once every month during monsoons (June, July, Aug, Sept) and once just before monsoons in May. Cartridge replacement is recommended every 4 years.

For domestic application one filter is recommended for every 1000 sq ft of rooftop area. For industrial applications Ira team needs to do the sizing exercise.

Yes. For rooftop filters there is wall mounting brackets and inlet/outlet bypass connection, which a skilled plumber can do quickly and appropriately.

Yes.There is 1year warranty by the manufacturer.

The scientific study of the hydro-geological parameters in a particular area by geo-physical investigation is known as groundwater mapping

It is always advised to do it since the information is useful for predicting ideal location/s of the recharge/production well

Groundwater mapping helps us identify the optimal recharge locations and the ideal recharge structure (recharge/production wells, surface water bodies, wells etc.) Recharging at the optimal location in a property increases the efficiency drastically, resulting in more yield of water.

Projects which fall under Environmental Clearance Act or Environmental Protection Act need to have Hydro Geological Survey Report as a part of compliance. It is a mandate to conduct the survey. Reports have to submitted to regulatory authorities as a part of due diligence and need to be produced on request.

Not necessarily, as there may not be much variation in the underground strata.

It is a one time activity. The report should be preserved for future reference.

Water sampling is the process of taking a portion of water for analysis or testing, e.g. drinking water sampling to check that it complies with relevant water quality standards, or river water to check for pollutants, or bathing water to check that it is safe for bathing. Basically it is done for the purposes of identification, quality control, or regulatory assessment.

We send our representative to collect the water sample in Ira’s sterilized containers from the site. You just need to schedule the pick-up, we deliver the analysis report at your doorstep.

We recommend having the water tested annually four times, as water quality changes overnight.

Biological sample tests need 5 days of monitoring. Once that’s done, we deliver the report in 7-14 days based on # of parameters for testing.

Private well water should be tested a minimum of once every quarter. Drinking water supplies obtained from shallow wells and surface water sources should be tested more frequently, as they are more susceptible to contamination. It is important to test your drinking water at the tap and at the source.

Ira’s Water Lab portal is a single source that is digital and has all the water sampling history data available in one shot. No more going through old paperwork/files. You see how the water quality is changing over the period of time. Save paper, Save the Environment. We send you reminders for next pickup schedule and alerts that need attention.